Xavier Remy
Clifford ChanceClifford Chance has a ‘pragmatic, efficient and business-oriented team’ that handles M&A, construction, financing, and regulatory matters in addition to representing corporate energy clients in litigation proceedings. Corporate partners Xavier Remy, who primarily advises on solar and wind energy projects, and the newly promoted Patrice Viaene, ‘a true leader with outstanding legal and commercial knowledge’ with extensive experience advising clients on large infrastructure undertakings, act as key contacts in the team. Associate Pieter De Bock focuses on public and regulatory law.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strong team with solid experience in large (cross-border) infrastructure projects. Excellent responsiveness and good understanding of commercial context.'
- 'Pragmatic, efficient and business-oriented team. Special mention to Patrice Viaene, who has developed a perfect understanding of our company's needs and leverages this on a regular basis to provide a custom-made service to us.'
- 'Experienced team of experts with the ability to combine legal and commercial knowledge to provide pragmatic solutions to complex problems.'
- 'The team has been always been available and well prepared, providing their advice with confidence. The team has more than once gone beyond its duty to provide us with the necessary comfort and advise us in making the right decisions. Patrice Viaene, is a very charismatic person and a true leader with outstanding legal and commercial knowledge. His business mindset, his efficiency, his competency in negotiations, his confidence in discussions with EU bodies and his ability to provide pragmatic solutions to complex problems are unique.'
- 'Philippe Baert is an example of an individual who took the opportunity given to him. He is always available and very well prepared with the ability to provide the right advice to resolve any issue in the best possible way.'
‘With worldwide experience in key energy projects the firm has the unique ability to combine legal and commercial knowledge to advise on complex issues. The team’s in-depth understanding of the energy sector allows clients to feel confidence when it comes to the suggested innovative solution.’
‘All individuals within the relevant team have shown outstanding legal capabilities and business acumen, the combination of which has resulted in intelligent and pragmatic advice. Furthermore, the team has been responsive and always prepared to help. Patrice Viaene, beyond his exceptional legal and commercial competences, has shown great leadership, and teamwork, with the coordination of the team being excellent. Philippe Baert, by always being very well prepared with an in-depth understanding of the relevant material, has been able to offer outstanding support and confidence.’
'Very good knowledge of Belgian industry, legislation and regulations. Pragmatic business-oriented approach.'
Key clients
- 50Hertz
- DESFA
- Ekopak
- Elia Group
- Equinor
- Ethernetics
- EuroAsia
- Fluxys
- Fluvius
- Hydrogene de France
- Iberdrola
- Macquarie
- Publigas
- Publi-T
- PV Vlaanderen
- Resa
- Sibelgas
- Socofe
- Thyssenkrupp
- TotalEnergies
- Varo Energy
- Windgrid
Work highlights
- Advised Elia on the structuring and negotiation of the EPCI construction contract for the world's first artificial renewable energy island.
- Advised Publigas, the majority shareholder of the European gas TSO Fluxys SA/NV, in connection with the transfer of CDPQ's minority stake in Fluxys SA/NV to EIP and a group of Belgian investors.
- Advised EuroAsia on the development and construction of the EuroAsia Interconnector, a European Project of Common Interest.
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