Bram Devlies
Loyens & LoeffLoyens & Loeff‘s energy and infrastructure group is ’reliable and highly experienced‘ and provides integrated advice on real estate and renewable energy matters across the Benelux region. Practice head Koen Panis is ’extremely knowledgeable in the renewable energy sector in Europe in its entirety‘ and is a key contact for advice on solar energy projects PPPs, turbine supply agreements, and the tendering of corporate PPAs, as is Bram Devlies. Finance partner Marc Vermylen handles high-profile M&A in the energy sector and recently advised Virya Energy on the €1.55bn sale of its interest in offshore wind farm holding company Parkwind. Thomas Chellingsworth and Christine Delagaye left the firm in late 2023.
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‘In-depth knowledge on complicated and difficult matters. In a fast-moving energy environment, the team is well-informed and up-to-date on the most recent legislation. Feedback is clear, to the point and hands-on.’
‘Professional staff with good knowledge of industry-related matters. ’
‘The Energy team from Loyens & Loeff consists of a highly competent members who all have a thorough and broad knowledge of the energy sector and have a very good understanding of the particularities of our company.’
'The team is very experienced on different contract forms (e.g. Fidic), has a broad set of skills, is flexible, and responds very accurately.’
‘Strong local teams leveraging leading real estate knowledge with renewable energy assets from all legal perspectives, truly a one-stop-shop in the Netherlands and Belgium. Recognized partner Koen Panis offers a practical and strategic approach next to legal expertise. ’
‘Koen Panis is extremely knowledgeable in the renewable energy sector in Europe in its entirety due to his long standing focus and is always available to share this with clients. Maarten van Kalmthout is sharp and the kind of advisor you want on your side. ’
‘Reliable and highly experienced.’
‘Quick reaction times, highly insightful people who are well connected within the energy sector.’
Key clients
- Fluvius System Operator
- Virya Energy
- Parkwind
- WDP
- Elicio
- Alliander
- Plug Power Inc.
- Norther
- Cameco
- Pure Energie
- Veolia
- KBC Bank NV
- Nippon Koei Energy
- Yuso
- KBC Bank
Work highlights
- Advised Virya Energy on the sale of 100% of the shares in offshore wind developer Parkwind NV to the leading Japanese power producer JERA Co., Inc.
- Advised ten renewable energy developers on legislation introducing a windfall tax on certain electricity generators and represented one developer, Eoly Energy, in a legal challenge before the Constitutional Court against parts of this legislation.
- Assisted WDP on its roll-out of roof-mounted solar projects, including on the drafting of WDP’s power purchase agreements and on regulatory matters surrounding licenses, subsidies, grid connection, and a new type of “renewable energy” obligation.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Koen Panis