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AKD boasts a highly respected energy department in Belgium. The law firm has a particular focus on solar and offshore wind projects, assisting with financings, acquisitions and public tender procedures, as well as the negotiation of power purchasing agreements. It is also regularly involved in electricity distribution and heating network matters, as well as carbon capture and storage projects. The AKD team delivers further strength in representing governmental bodies in regulatory challenges before Belgian courts.

Liedekerke 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. The team is well regarded for advising on renewable energy and gas power plant developments, energy storage projects and carbon transport and storage projects. Liedekerke also advises on power purchase agreements, energy sector framework agreements and represents clients in energy sector disputes.

A&O Shearman has a strong practice group assisting both domestic and multinational clients with a broad range of energy-related projects, with a particular focus on matters involving offshore wind farms. The law firm has notable skill in contentious matters, including disputes involving power purchase agreements, construction litigation, nuclear topics and supply contract breaches. The team additionally advises on regulatory and contractual issues regarding energy storage and has further experience in tax-related energy matters.

Baker McKenzie boasts a strong team of well-established energy practitioners with extensive experience advising clients on contractual matters, including grid access agreements, power purchase agreements and public procurement procedures. The law firm also advises on Belgian and EU energy legislation, market financial regulation and renewable energy project development.

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 law firm is particularly popular with Belgian energy companies. It additionally assists clients with negotiating joint venture agreements and various multi-jurisdictional matters.

Van Bael & Bellis fields a strong energy team advising on renewable energy plant projects throughout the development, financing and operational phases. The practice also covers regulatory and contractual energy matters such as licensing, installation works, contractual framework negotiations and market entry procedures, with additional strength in energy-related litigation and arbitration.

DLA Piper has a strong energy group in Belgium, with key strengths in both regulatory and projects work. The law firm represents a diverse array of clients in the sector, including developers, local governments, utilities companies and investors. Particular areas of focus for the team include power purchase agreements, electricity regulation and the capacity remuneration mechanism in relation to nuclear phase-out.

Eubelius operates a broad energy practice, acting on both contentious and non-contentious mandates for energy companies, governmental bodies and project developers. The team regularly appears before Belgian and EU courts to represent clients in annulment proceedings related to energy profits and pricing issues. It also assists with the development of energy and infrastructure projects, including power plant extensions, public procurement procedures and M&A transactions. The lawyers are equally well equipped to advise on regulatory issues, drawing upon their expertise in the field to draft new legislative frameworks and act on market entry issues.

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.

Stibbe's energy team often works closely with the law firm's real estate and public law departments on a range of matters that include power plant construction projects, Belgium's nuclear phase-out and procurement matters. The team has a particular focus on matters involving wind and geothermal energy. It represents clients in contentious proceedings, including market manipulation investigations. Team members offer further experience in energy levy matters, negotiating power purchase agreements, energy storage projects and capacity remuneration.