Van Bael & Bellis is well-equipped to handle complex transactional work, with particular expertise in handling high-value project finance mandates in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The practice is headed by Johan Mouraux, who is relied upon by infrastructure sector clients for his project finance, leveraged finance and restructuring expertise. Cedric Hauben is also sought-after for his experience in project and leveraged finance mandates, particularly within the renewable energy sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Johan Mouraux has great business sense and therefore can quickly grasp a client's needs or ask additional questions to understand the client's needs.’
Key clients
- Altano Group
- Baxter World Trade
- Belgian Eco Energy
- Boortmalt
- Council of Europe Development Bank
- ING Belgium
- International Capital Market Association
- I4B – The Belgian Infrastructure Fund
- Jan de Nul
- Luminus
- SPI.R0
- TriplePoint Capital
Work highlights
Advised SPI.R0 on all aspects related to the investment in and €360m syndicated senior financing of the DBFM-based reconstruction project relating to the Brussels Ring Road intersection near Zaventem national airport (R0 x A 201).
Advised I4B – The Belgian Infrastructure Fund and Luminus on senior development financing of a battery energy storage system installation to be constructed in the Walloon region.
Assisted Baxter as local counsel with the amendment and restatement of its ca. $2.2bn credit agreement concluded with an international banking consortium led by JP Morgan Chase.
Practice head
Johan Mouraux
Other key lawyers
Cedric Hauben