‘Highly responsive and excellent knowledge of technical rules and regulations within the energy sector. Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick has been our law firm for a very long time. The lawyers are the most competent in the field of energy law and are very skilled regarding the specific technical matters which we handle.’

‘Damien Verhoeven is one of the best lawyers in Belgium specialising in energy law. An excellent lead lawyer, with a very hands-on mentality. He is always readily available and delivers outstanding work; he listens and takes feedback from us into account.’

‘The team can deal with complex offshore, onshore projects in all regions of Benelux (important as the subsidy mechanism is particular to each region) and solar projects. As a result, the team can deal with all types of renewable projects.’

‘The energy team’s know-how is generally very high. The standards are also very high.’

‘Thomas Chellingsworth and Marc Vermylen are among the most experienced energy regulatory lawyers in Belgium. The standards are very high. They work in a very solution-oriented fashion, also in case of litigation.’

‘Christine Delagaye is a very dedicated associate with a very thorough knowledge of the legislative framework who is just great to collaborate with because of her pragmatic and knowledgeable approach.’

‘Being a client financing transactions in the financial sector we especially appreciate their capability to incorporate public and energy law matters seamlessly into our financings. We feel that the finance and energy department is well attuned to each other and manages to give a one-stop shop advice adapted to the needs of a client focusing mainly on the banking and financing side.’

‘Thomas Chellingsworth is exceptional in his field. He knows all the ins and outs, without losing oversight of the bigger picture. He advises clearly to non-specialists and manages to give concrete and practical input that you can actually use when structuring up your financing transaction.’

‘Personally, I believe that Loyens and Loeff is a cut above the rest. They are responsive, flexible, intuitive, efficient and they apply the highest professional standards in all their efforts.’

‘The service from Loyens & Loeff was impeccable, from start to finish.’

‘High expertise in very complex issues, high level of services, excellent collaboration, high degree of commitment.’

‘Excellent technical knowledge and an extensive expertise in gas industry and in complex cross-border infrastructure projects.’

‘Practical and hard working team who delivered us a great outcome on the realisation of our project. The team was always available and flexible and had a very balanced approach in negotiations.’

‘Very responsive and professional team with many long-term client relationships.’

‘Xavier Remy is a very experienced lawyer, very amicable, has an excellent overview of files, and is able at all times to find solutions for potential issues.’

‘Very experienced team with the ability to think outside of the box and to provide solutions to for complex problems.’

‘The individuals I worked with quickly became part of the team and were sincerely interested about the project, going the extra mile for its success. I wish to particularly mention Patrice Viaene who supported us in so many ways, and to highlight his business mindset and his ability to conduct balanced negotiations.’

‘DLA Piper’s energy practice comprises a team of highly skilled practitioners that are experts in the energy sector. Having worked with them on renewable energy projects – comprising both regulatory and transactional work – I can definitely attest to the team’s capacity to tackle any complex legal issue that may arise. Moreover, the team’s capability to advise on multiple jurisdictions allows us to work with them on a continuous basis regardless of applicable law.’

‘Orestis Omran is an experienced energy lawyer with a business-oriented mindset. He does not only facilitate deals but he also creates deals by bring together different stakeholders thanks to his vast client network. Simply spectacular – one of the top energy lawyers on the continent.’

‘DLA’s Energy Team has an excellent grasp of all aspects of EU energy regulation that we feel is key for our business moves. Aside from being excellent lawyers, they are easy to work with, showing flexibility where needed and an ability to understand where we are coming for.’

‘I have mainly worked with Orestis Omran who is leading DLA Piper’s international energy practice in Brussels. Apart from a truly great lawyer that he is, Orestis has a unique knowledge of the latest investment opportunities in Greece, Cyprus and the broader South Eastern European region both on the seller and buyer side; he is a fully-fledged deal-maker providing comprehensive legal and strategic advice to us. His skills are simply impossible to find elsewhere in the market.’

‘Stella Mavrommati deserves special praise; she knows how to get the job done and is Orestis’ alter ego in many transactional assignments that we are giving them.’

‘We are regularly working with Orestis Omran and his team on energy matters and his dynamic presence and ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise way is a key strength of his. He understands the energy markets across Europe and has closed landmark transactions that initially were thought to be extremely difficult to complete. He is supported by a great team of associates with whom our team also regularly works, and we shouldn’t fail to mention Stella Mavrommati who also stands out as a lawyer with great skills on energy matters. I am sure she will soon be at the forefront of the industry as well.’

‘DLA Piper’s EU-Greek practice has developed a niche in the energy sector during the past few years since the team has managed to represent some of the biggest names in the industry both in and out of Greece. The team possesses all the skills that make a great practice great: pragmatic and simple yet sophisticated legal advice, deep understanding of the underlying market conditions behind each project, 24/7 availability, swift reaction to our queries, timely submissions and incredibly easy to work with.’

‘We have been working with Orestis Omran for a number of years now. Based on our experience, there is nothing that can go wrong when working with Orestis; he is always personally engaged with all cases that the team is handling, he identifies risks and opportunities remarkably well and advises the client accordingly in a transparent yet decisive way. Stella Mavrommati is also an expert in the industry, a true ‘problem-solver’; highly recommended.’

‘In-depth knowledge of the market.’

‘Open minded, outside-the-box thinking.’

‘Pragmatic advisory approach.’

‘Large team with a broad set of skills.’