Clifford 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.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- '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.'
Key clients
- 50Hertz
- DESFA
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.