Liedekerke's broad-ranging energy practice, which sits in its regulatory group, continues to take a lead role in a diverse portfolio of projects, including large solar farm developments, battery electrical storage systems, and carbon capture storage and usage infrastructure, as well as being a key advisor on carbon emissions regulations, hydrogen projects, and capacity remuneration mechanisms. Practice head Damien Verhoeven, who has ‘a very sharp mind in providing advice and is outstanding in providing the right message in court pleadings’, and regulatory specialist Lola Malluquin regularly represent major power and gas companies and federations in proceedings before Belgian and EU courts. Thibaut Hollanders has extensive experience in hydro and solar power projects, while regulatory partner François Tulkens stands out for advice on matters in the nuclear sector and Olivier Vanden Berghe focuses on commercial contracts. As a climate change specialist, Jonas Van Orshoven is a key adviser on carbon regulation.
Testimonials
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- 'Damien Verhoeven is a very sharp mind in providing advice and is outstanding in providing the right message in court pleadings. Lola Malluquin is an excellent and promising lawyer, with a real understanding of the client's business and an ability to provide strong and efficient advice in very technical matters.'
Key clients
- Elia
- Air Liquide
- TotalEnergies
- Engie Electrabel
- Luminus
- Eneco
- Veolia
- FEBEG
- PerPetum Energy
Work highlights
- Assisted the federation of energy stakeholders FEBEG with the opposition to the Belgian implementation of EU Regulation 2022/1854, an emergency intervention to address high energy prices.
- Assisted Imerys with the development of a power plant in Willebroek.
- Acted for Luminus in a litigation regarding the reimbursement of the federal levy on gas used to generate power.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Damien Verhoeven