About
Provided by Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick
Liedekerke has eminent specialists in the energy sector. Our long experience in advising various players and our extensive knowledge of the sector's regulations, combined with our ease of assembling and coordinating pluridisciplinary teams within the firm, are the foundation of our reputation for excellence in this field.
Our clients are key players in the electricity, gas, oil, and renewable energies markets in the three regions of the country. We help them not only with energy law, but also with issues as diverse as tax, environment and planning, information technologies, privacy protection, real estate and corporate law. We act within the context of mergers and acquisitions, and in litigation, and we counsel our clients on an on-going basis.
In each case, legal excellence and knowledge of the sector allows us to supply pertinent and pragmatic solutions that maximise the added value for our clients.
Chambers Review
Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick has a top-tier team offering expert advice on regulatory issues related to capacity remuneration, scarcity pricing, hydrogen, EU law and consumer protection. The law firm is a popular choice for advice on energy sector projects, including those involving development in Africa. The team is well regarded for advising on renewable energy and gas power plant developments, energy storage projects and carbon transport and storage projects. It plays an important role in helping clients to meet carbon neutrality targets and assists with the phase-out of nuclear power. Liedekerke also advises on power purchase agreements and represents clients in energy sector disputes.
Work Highlights
- Liedekerke advised Air Liquide on the design and implementation of a project to build a carbon capture and storage facility in the Port of Antwerp.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is striking how quickly they keep up with the matter, without asking many questions, and impressive how quickly they are autonomously able to get to the essence."
"The team has exceptional experience and provides bespoke advice in complex, fast-evolving matters."
"They provide excellent service levels and availability."
"It is striking how quickly they keep up with the matter, without asking many questions, and impressive how quickly they are autonomously able to get to the essence."
"The team has exceptional experience and provides bespoke advice in complex, fast-evolving matters."
"They provide excellent service levels and availability."
Notable Practitioners
One of the leading figures in the energy sector, Damien Verhoeven is playing an active role in Belgium's transition from fossil fuels and nuclear energy to renewable power sources. He advises clients on the development of renewable energy plants and on energy storage projects. He also assists clients with regulatory matters, such as consumer protection and capacity remuneration issues, as well as representing them in contentious matters.
"Damien is the best in his field. He analyses a problem with astonishing speed and always with the right angles - he goes straight to the essence of the subject at hand."
"In his field of expertise, Damien is best in class in Belgium."