About

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The Regulatory, Environment & Real Estate (RER) department of Lydian is one of the prominent practices on the Belgian market. Advising both companies and governments on administrative, environmental and real estate law, the RER department is involved in projects, transactions, investments and litigation. The focus lies on cross-over niche clients and files, such as PPP/PFI, government organization and investments, etc. Recent work includes the construction of the new Brussels HQ for BNP Paribas Fortis, advising the Brussels transport authority MIVB-STIB on several important tender procedures (rolling stock, infra, services), advising several not for profit organisations on the construction of a new revalidation center, assisting Elia, the Belgian transport system operator, in procurement litigation, etc.

Chambers Review

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Public Law - Belgium

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Lydian is a solid public law team acting for bidders and procuring bodies on public procurement matters, including tendering and contractual performance matters, as well as PPP and DBFM projects. It additionally represents clients in litigation, such as contract termination disputes. The team often assists with projects involving the education, healthcare and transport sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Lydian advised the European Projects Investment Company as part of a consortium on its bid for a DBFM schools project in the Flemish and Brussels Capital regions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kyoto Van Herreweghe
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Kyoto Van Herreweghe
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Up and Coming

Kyoto Van Herreweghe demonstrates strong experience advising on environmental liability, permitting, urban planning, soil contamination and waste management matters.

Kyoto Van Herreweghe consistently delivers excellent work. She is knowledgeable, meticulous and always well prepared, contributing significantly to the successful handling of our matters.

She has a very fresh approach to making complex matters easy to understand.

She is very good at translating laws into practical advice.

Lore Derdeyn
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Lore Derdeyn
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Up and Coming

Lore Derdeyn is well placed to advise on procurement procedures and public contracts, often involving projects in the transport, education and healthcare sectors. She further assists clients with contentious matters before the Council of State.

Lore Derdeyn is very well composed and direct. She points out exactly what she requires from us and makes sure the product is of a high quality.

She demonstrates strong dedication and possesses keen insight into complex legal issues. Her advice is clear, practical and highly valuable.

Lore Derdeyn is very experienced in her field and searches for pragmatic solutions with the client's interests in mind.

Her customer service and responsiveness are excellent. She is clearly a skilled and knowledgeable lawyer.

Lore Derdeyn has a lot of experience and provides a service that is always to the required level.

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Belgium

Planning & Environment

Kyoto Van Herreweghe
U
Kyoto Van Herreweghe
U
Up and Coming
Public Law

Lore Derdeyn
U
Lore Derdeyn
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Lore Derdeyn

Head of Department