A&O Shearman has a diverse practice that handles energy sector M&A, major renewable energy project developments, litigation, tax and finance matters. Managing partner Tom Schoors is a key adviser on offshore wind projects, which are crucial to Belgium’s renewable energy matrix. Filip Tanghe is a key contact for PPP and project finance matters and recently advised a consortium of export credit agencies on the €5.5bn financing in connection with Europe’s largest ever investment in electrolysis projects to make green hydrogen. Project finance specialist Yves Van Pul frequently handles offshore wind projects, and Gauthier van Thuyne advises on PPPs and concessions. Litigation expert Astrid Lecomte is also recommended.
Key clients
- EIB
Work highlights
- Advised the financiers on a project financing for the greenfield construction of an olefin complex by INEOS in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges as part of Europe’s largest ever investment in electrolysis projects to make green hydrogen.
- Advised various offshore wind farm operators in connection with operation and exploitation of their wind farms, including on regulatory issues, force majeure issues and liability disputes as well as on the new regulatory framework for future tenders for offshore wind energy production installations in the Belgian North Sea.