Lothar Van Driessche
StibbeStibbe‘s energy, industry and utilities practice stands out for its expertise in handling project development, regulatory, transactional, and contentious matters. Public and energy law expert Frederik Vandendriessche is very experienced in advising on contentious tax matters, and is equally strong in assisting with energy generation and storage matters. The practice is led by Lothar Van Driessche, who joined the team in July 2024 and advises on regulatory, contractual, and financing matters relating to energy generation and distribution facilities.
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‘Very hands-on approach, knowledge of the cases, great knowledge of the industry, strong network meaning there is a lot of knowledge available.’
‘Lothar Van Driessche is strongly involved and highly experienced.’
Key clients
- Flemish Energy and Climate Agency (VEKA)
- Limburgse Reconversiemaatschappij (LRM)
- Luminus
- Nextensa
- Storm
Work highlights
- Acting for the Flemish Energy and Climate Agency (VEKA) in various proceedings before the administrative courts of Belgium concerning a range of matters.
- Assisting Flemish investment company LRM with various energy projects.
- Assisting Nextensa with regard to the development of the Lake Side project at the Tour & Taxis site in Brussels.
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lothar Van Driessche