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Loyens & Loeff

Energy

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Loyens & Loeff

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Loyens & Loeff has a market-leading energy practice in both Belgium and the Netherlands. Our key strengths in Belgium are the following:

1. We are involved in nearly all major and systemic developments in the energy sector.

Transactions: We have been involved in nearly all major greenfield renewable energy projects (and in particular all offshore wind farms in the Belgian sector of the North Sea) and in several major acquisitions of (operators of) large-scale generating plant. 

Regulatory developments: Loyens & Loeff is involved in most major changes in the field of energy law, whether advising clients which are lobbying the authorities in respect of new laws, drafting legislative or regulatory texts as input for such lobbying, or assisting clients in disputes with regulators or in litigation over newly adopted and untested laws.

2. We combine the offering of a boutique energy practice, concentrating on sector-specific and often highly technical areas of the law with the broad coverage of a full-service one-stop-shop law firm and its international network.

Our day-to-day practice reflects the latest market and regulatory developments

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Energy - Belgium

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Loyens & Loeff possesses a solid team with strong expertise in the development and financing of renewable energy sector projects, often acting alongside the law firm's banking team. The energy team also has a strong focus on contentious matters, including representing clients in challenges against the regulator, as well as disputes over energy pricing. The law firm additionally advises clients on negotiating power purchase agreements and on regulatory matters, such as renewable energy subsidies.

Work Highlights

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  • Loyens & Loeff advised Energy Solutions Group on the development of battery energy storage system projects in Belgium.

Strengths

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  • Loyens & Loeff has extensive knowledge of the market and is helpful on the commercial aspects of negotiations.

    Energy respondentEurope
  • I like Loyens & Loeff's personal approach and flexibility.

    Energy respondentEurope
  • Loyens & Loeff is a highly pragmatic and hands-on law firm. It quickly grasps the core issues and is adept at guiding and supporting others to adopt a rational, solution-oriented approach.

    Energy respondentEurope
  • Loyens & Loeff's lawyers are very pragmatic, have good market knowledge and offer a strong network within the sector.

    Energy respondentEurope
  • They are highly capable of distilling complex matters to their essence and consistently propose practical solutions.

    Energy respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Koen Panis
    Band 3Koen Panis

    Koen Panis

    Koen Panis chairs the law firm's energy and infrastructure department and advises project developers and operators on offshore mandates and renewable energy topics. He also handles transactions and contractual matters in the energy sector.

    • Koen Panis exhibits good business sense and an eye for the client relationship.

      Energy respondentEurope
    • Koen Panis has good market knowledge and a strong network. He has strong commercial awareness and is good at advising on the best legal strategy in all circumstances.

      Energy respondentEurope
    • Koen Panis provides excellent advice on complex situations.

      Energy respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingBram Devlies
    Up and ComingBram Devlies

    Bram Devlies

    Bram Devlies is praised for his expertise in handling renewable energy projects, including offshore wind. He is also adept at offering advice on regulatory topics such as energy tariffs, supply agreements and grid connection schemes.

    • Bram Devlies is an excellent sparring partner on strategy and negotiations and has a remarkable ability to adapt to different parties at the table, tailoring his approach to make proposals more acceptable.

      Energy respondentEurope
    • Bram Devlies is our go-to lawyer and we fully trust him with all of our legal matters.

      Energy respondentEurope
    • Bram Devlies is a high-quality lawyer in the energy field. He has a lot of knowledge and understands our business. It is a pleasure to work with him.

      Energy respondentEurope
    • Bram Devlies is a very knowledgeable lawyer.

      Energy respondentEurope
    • Bram Devlies understands the renewable energy business and gives clear feedback.

      Energy respondentEurope

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