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DLA Piper's energy team is 'a powerhouse of knowledge and expertise'. The group stands out for its 'robust experience in regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters' in the energy sector, and is sought after by power producers and system operators to advise on a range of complex matters. Orestis Omran is highly regarded for his expertise in handling work focused on the Greek market, and acts as counsel to major energy sponsors, investors and state authorities on energy-related regulatory, corporate, and contentious issues. Omran co-heads the practice with Alec van Vaerenbergh, who is well versed in assisting major domestic and international entities with contractual work and complex disputes.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The regulatory team has deep expertise in in the field and provides us with excellent tailored advice: a diverse team and an excellent client relationship.’

  • ‘The team excels in cross-border collaboration between different disciplines to deliver tailored advice. The team is flexible and responds quickly to questions and developments.’

  • ‘One of the best teams for energy matters. Vast experience cutting across different energy industries and national legal orders. Within the energy legal market, the team has robust experience in regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters.'

  • 'The members of the team always have in mind the broad economic, technical, political and geopolitical context which is not common among legal teams and they are thus able to offer the best tailored solution and advice for each client. ’

  • ‘The team has great experience in the energy sector. That team is a powerhouse of knowledge and expertise. They have the ability to get the job done in the most effective and efficient way possible.’

  • ‘Orestis Omran's vast expertise in the sector, coupled with his experience in different jurisdictions makes him the obvious choice for any matter relating to energy. He knows the market extremely well and really understands the energy fields, current developments, future trends, and the complex regulatory framework at national and EU levels.’

  • ‘Alec Van Vaerenbergh combines expertise in energy regulation and public law.'

Key clients

  • Hellenic Ministry of Environment and Energy
  • Cegeka
  • Belgian federal Ministry of Economy, DG Energy
  • Fluvius System Operator CV
  • skeyes
  • Mytilineos S.A.
  • EuroAsia Interconnector Limited
  • TERNA
  • RCP
  • ProEuropean Energy
  • Claritas Investments (Claritas Hellas Energy BV)
  • Eunice Energy Group
  • DEME Group (including DEME Offshore)
  • BASF Antwerpen
  • Indaver
  • Hydrogene de France (HDF)
  • Vlaamse Energiebedrijf
  • ArcelorMittal Belgium
  • General Electric
  • City of Antwerp
  • Katoen Natie
  • VLEEMO group
  • Kuwait Petroleum (Q8)
  • FINEG
  • UGI International - Antargaz
  • ENGIE Electrabel
  • Prime Capital
  • STX Commodities
  • Uniper Global Commodities SE
  • The Farm Energy Company
  • Fastned (large EV company)
  • Renewi

Work highlights

  • Acting for BASF Antwerpen as participant and developer of the Antwerp@C Carbon Capture Utilisation & Storage (CCUS) project in the port of Antwerp.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Orestis Omran
DLA Piper

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Orestis Omran, Alec Van Vaerenbergh