Chambers Review
Clifford Chance has a strong focus on advising clients on development and construction projects in the energy sector, assisting with grid infrastructure and power plants. The firm is particularly popular with Belgian energy companies. It additionally assists clients with negotiating joint venture agreements. The team is able to advise clients on multi-jurisdictional matters, often involving Greece.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Elia on the development and construction of its new offshore grid infrastructure, 'MOG II', in the Belgian part of the North Sea near the border with France.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's a very reliable team that provides constructive and pragmatic solutions."
"They have a depth of experience in the sector that proved valuable across all stages of our matter."
"A very responsive team with a high degree of flexibility and that was very knowledgeable on all aspects of the deal."
"They were capable of understanding our ultimate commercial objectives and defending them well, often surprising us with new angles, risks and mitigations."
"The team are always available to us and can deliver under pressure."
"It's a very reliable team that provides constructive and pragmatic solutions."
"They have a depth of experience in the sector that proved valuable across all stages of our matter."
"A very responsive team with a high degree of flexibility and that was very knowledgeable on all aspects of the deal."
"They were capable of understanding our ultimate commercial objectives and defending them well, often surprising us with new angles, risks and mitigations."
"The team are always available to us and can deliver under pressure."
Notable Practitioners
Xavier Remy is head of the Belgian energy team at Clifford Chance. He advises clients on energy sector development projects, particularly in the renewables sector.
"Xavier Remy is a very capable lawyer. He is very good in what he does."
Patrice Viaene advises Belgian energy companies on construction mandates involving power plants and infrastructure projects. He also assists clients with negotiating joint venture agreements.
"He is an excellent lawyer who has the ability to explain contractual content in an intelligible way with real examples."
"Patrice has developed a perfect understanding of our company's needs and leverages this on a regular basis to provide a custom-made service to us."
"He is exceptionally responsive."
"Patrice provides a very good standard of care and is always available."