Energy
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
Email address
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+32 2 742 7000Chambers Review
Fieldfisher has a particular focus on advising clients on contractual matters in the energy sector, including cooperation agreements, power purchase agreements, grid access agreements and energy performance contracts. The firm also advises clients on Belgian and EU energy legislation, including hydrogen regulations, tariffs and subsidies matters. Team members additionally represent clients in energy sector disputes and investigations. The team further advises on construction projects, including energy storage, and emissions trading mandates.
Work Highlights
- Fieldfisher acted for Amundi on its joint venture arrangements in relation to a Belgian wind park, including the renegotiation of a power purchase agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fieldfisher always delivers on time and within a reasonable time frame."
"They have a robust team that is equipped to handle complex matters without overstaffing a file."
"Fieldfisher handled the matter in a pragmatic way."
"Fieldfisher always delivers on time and within a reasonable time frame."
"They have a robust team that is equipped to handle complex matters without overstaffing a file."
"Fieldfisher handled the matter in a pragmatic way."
Notable Practitioners
David Haverbeke has an outstanding breadth of expertise in the energy sector. He advises clients on domestic and EU regulatory matters, energy storage development projects and emissions trading matters, as well as representing them in market investigations. Haverbeke offers further experience in negotiating power purchase agreements, cooperation agreements and grid access agreements.
"David always ensures that the appropriate team members deal with questions and stay involved to ensure consistency."
"David offers spot-on service and is really good to work with."
Wouter Vandorpe offers expertise in the negotiation of commercial contracts in the field of energy. He also advises on construction projects, energy sector regulations and subsidies issues. Additionally, he frequently acts for clients before both domestic and EU courts in connection with energy litigation matters.
"Wouter is highly skilled. He is good at relationship management and following up on his own promises."
"Wouter is very available and responsive."