Linklaters has ‘excellent experience in the Belgian energy market, including regulatory elements and PPA drafting’, and advises on a growing portfolio of domestic and international matters in the energy sector. Global co-head of energy and utilities Arnaud Coibion is a key adviser on energy sector M&A, a recent example being his advice to Virya Energy on its €1.55bn sale to Parkwind. Lothar Van Driessche is sought after for advice on public law and regulatory matters. The firm also handles large project finance mandates.
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‘Excellent experience in the Belgian energy market, including regulatory elements and PPA drafting.'
Key clients
- Fluxys
- Virya Energy
- ENGIE Electrabel
- Helexia
- Elia Group
- Fluvius
- INEOS
- Essent
- John Cockerill
- E.ON
Work highlights
- Advised Virya Energy NV, a subsidiary of the Colruyt Group, on the sale of 100% of the shares in Parkwind NV to JERA Green Ltd.
- Advised Helexia on all aspects of the structuring, tax structuring and financing of a geographically and technologically diverse portfolio of ca. 600 solar PV and energy efficiency projects located in France, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Romania.
- Acted for Dutch company Essent Sales Portfolio Management B.V. on the onward sale of 100% of the power, guarantees of origin and other tradable rights under its existing power purchase agreement with C-Power to Electrabel.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Arnaud Coibion