Industry focus: Energy

AKD

AKD‘s team ’balances technical legal knowledge with pragmatic advice‘, and garners praise for its ’long-term experience in the field of energy‘. The group regularly assists with contentious matters, regulatory issues and project development work. Thomas Chellingsworth, who spearheads the practice, stands out for his ’very thorough expertise‘ and ’very clear and professional advice‘. Christine Delagaye is well versed in handling regulatory and contractual matters concerning offshore wind projects. Laura Pellens is a name to note.

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Testimonials

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‘Hands-on, pragmatic approach. Not endless legal theoretic discussions but practical and to the point.’
‘Deep expertise, timely availability to resolve issue on daily bases, open mindset and very strong communication skills which enabled great collaboration, strong forward thinking, clear scenarios planning and building the plan accordingly. Great experts in their field and very pleasant people to work with! ’
‘Expertise in the energy industry is the key element to choose for AKD - they understand the client's business, their objectives and how the requests are related to their strategy.’
‘AKD's practice stands out due to its deep expertise across a wide range of legal areas, combined with a commercial understanding that is critical to solving complex business challenges. The team balances technical legal knowledge with pragmatic advice that supports long-term strategic goals.’
‘The most important aspect of the team is its long-term experience in the field of energy.'
‘Detailed knowledge of the offshore wind industry, broad and yet deep expertise in FIDIC contracts and local legislation, clear scenario planning, and a real forward-thinking negotiation strategy. ’
‘Both Thomas Chellingsworth and Christine Delagaye bring a rare combination of deep legal expertise and a personable, solution-oriented approach to their work. What sets them apart is their ability to simplify complex issues and provide clear, actionable advice that aligns with our broader business goals.’
‘Thomas Chellingsworth has very thorough expertise, is easily accessible, gives very clear and professional advice, and is extremely approachable and friendly. He is very diplomatic and to-the-point when guiding us in discussions and always exudes a calmness that inspires confidence.’

Key clients

Fluvius System Operator
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Flemish regional government
Eoly Energy
Northwind
Cableco
Norther
Northwester 2
Vitec Software Group AB
Belwind
Parkwind
Belgian Offshore Platform
International Car Operators

Work highlights

Advising Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on the development of the 2 GW IJmuiden Ver (Beta) offshore wind farm project in the Dutch sector of the North Sea.
Representing all electricity and gas distribution system operators in the Flemish Region of Belgium in a contentious matter involving tariffs.