Baker McKenzie BV/SRL

Energy & Infrastructure

David mainly focuses on the regulatory aspects of energy law, acting on behalf of private (international corporations, domestic companies) and public entities (governmental and regulatory entities). David has an in-depth understanding of the legal framework of the sector and provides counsel to major players regarding every aspect of energy regulatory and contractual issues.

He is the go-to person for EU and domestic advocacy and public affairs matters and has significant experience in providing strategic advice and assistance in the regulatory and contractual frameworks in these markets, including permitting issues, greenhouse gas emissions related mechanisms, financing and public procurement. Finally, he has extensive experience in proceedings before the European Court of Justice, administrative and commercial courts, as well as various arbitration courts.

David Haverbeke is a partner in the Energy & Infrastructure Practice Group in the Brussels office. He joined Baker McKenzie on 1 November 2025. He has been particularly active in the energy sector since 1999 and has advised clients in the energy and utilities sectors, including power and natural gas markets, as well as carbon, hydrogen, water and waste markets. David has been consistently recognized as a leading Energy and Utilities lawyer since over a decade in publications such as Chambers Europe and The European Legal 500.

French, Dutch, English, Spanish, German

Aberdeen University Centre for Energy Law (AUCEL) - Fellow and visiting lecturer

London School of Economics (Finance Certificate) (1999) Université Libre de Bruxelles (Master in European Law, LL.M) (1998) Catholic University of Leuven (Law degree) (1997)