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The AKD energy team is involved in a broad range of energy projects. Our expertise covers all the different stages of energy projects, from the choice of location right up to operations.

AKD’s Energy Sector team capabilities include:


Regulated markets and environment

  • Electricity Act, Gas Act, Heating Supply Act, Mining Act, Nuclear Energy Act, and Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
  • Environmental, zoning and other permits
  • Subsidies (SDE++), state aid and competition


Corporate law

  • Notarial services / Incorporating a legal entity
  • Joint ventures and partnerships
  • Governance issues
  • M&A / Deal structuring


Financing

  • Bank financing (projects and enterprises)
  • Equity investment and loans (convertible/subordinated loans)
  • Other financing solutions and hybrid structures
  • Coordination with insolvency law
  • Contracting


Public procurement law

  • Building and maintenance contracts, supply contracts
  • PPS/PPP
  • Notarial services / ownership structures (including superficies and lease structures)


Tax aspects

  • Review tax aspects of financing solutions and investment structures


Chambers Review

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Energy - Belgium

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

AKD boasts a highly respected energy department in Belgium. The law firm has a particular focus on solar and offshore wind projects, assisting with financings, acquisitions and public tender procedures, as well as the negotiation of power purchasing agreements. It is also regularly involved in electricity distribution and heating network matters, as well as carbon capture and storage projects. The AKD team delivers further strength in representing governmental bodies in regulatory challenges before Belgian courts.

Strengths

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The AKD team has strong skill and expertise in energy matters. It provides comfort and trust.

Energy respondent
Europe

AKD not only provides creativity and excellent insights but, in addition, the whole team has a talent for drafting well thought-out and solid legal opinions in very clear and precise wording. 

Energy respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Chellingsworth
1
Thomas Chellingsworth
1
Band 1

Thomas Chellingsworth is a market-leading energy specialist who often represents clients in contentious matters, such as challenges against the regulator's decisions. He additionally assists clients with energy development projects, particularly wind farms, power purchase agreements and matters concerning renewable energy subsidies.

Thomas Chellingsworth has been a very reliable and outstanding lawyer in the cases.

Thomas Chellingsworth has particularly extensive experience and knowledge in energy law. He is very customer friendly and able to explain complex advice in an understandable way.

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Christine Delagaye
U
Christine Delagaye
U
Up and Coming

Christine Delagaye often assists clients with the development and financing of energy sector projects, particularly the development of new renewable energy power plants. She offers additional expertise in regulatory matters relating to energy price caps and windfall tax.

Christine Delagaye knows our business very well and has proven herself to be a trusted high performer and a go-to lawyer.

Christine Delagaye is a very good lawyer with good knowledge of energy law.

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Ranked Lawyers at
AKD

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Thomas Chellingsworth
1
Thomas Chellingsworth
1
Band 1
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Christine Delagaye
U
Christine Delagaye
U
Up and Coming
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