The energy and infrastructure practice at Loyens & Loeff houses a team with 'very deep insights in the energy sector'. The group is well known for assisting a client base of electricity and heat power developers with a range of matters. Renewable energy expert Koen Panis heads the department, and regularly acts for leading renewable energy developers and operators in power generation and storage development cases. Bram Devlies is 'an exceptional negotiator and lawyer with extensive knowledge of energy contracts, energy regulation, and energy project work'.
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‘The team has very deep insights in the energy sector. Furthermore, they have an excellent network to fall back on.’
‘Deep insight into energy matters, especially energy storage and flexibility.’
‘Pragmatic and pro-active. ’
‘Loyens & Loeff is a highly professional firm with educated and experienced lawyers.’
‘Bram Devlies is an exceptional negotiator and lawyer with extensive knowledge of energy contracts, energy regulation, and energy project work. His pragmatic, pro-active and hands-on approach is exactly what is needed to tackle complex files. A true gem in the Belgian market!'
Key clients
- Warmtenet Rinkkaai
- Correggio
- Anesco
- Perpetum
- Fonds Kirchberg
- Storm
- Nouryon
- Energy Solutions Group
- Cameco
- Aluminium Duffel
Work highlights
- Advised Storm67, a joint venture between developer Storm and battery storage developer Yuso, on the development of a 100 MW battery project.
- Advised WDP on the development of its energy portfolio in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- Advised Fonds Kirchberg on the structuring, procurement and contracting of energy networks (heat and electricity) and related production facilities for the development of th Kuebebierg neighbourhood.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Koen Panis
Other key lawyers
Bram Devlies