Stibbe boasts a standout practice in the energy projects space, acting for an array of domestic and global developers and operators on project development, finance, and commercialisation mandates. Lothar Van Driessche heads the practice, assisting across project development and finance, construction and commercial contracts, offtake and power purchase agreements, and energy transition regulation. A longstanding expert across the energy sphere, Frederik Vandendriessche remains highly sought-after on key contentious and non-contentious corporate and public law matters, including restructuring, contractual, and subsidy issues. Mitch Windsor brings additional construction contract knowhow.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great team, including the very bright and sharp Frederik Vandendriessche.'
- 'High availability, good and easy-going communication with clients, legally accurate yet accessible drafting and legal advice.'
- 'The Stibbe energy practice has a lot to offer regarding legal insights into the existing and upcoming mobility regulation.'
- ‘I appreciate the completeness and accuracy of their service, especially Lothar Vandendriessche.’
- 'Lothar Van Driessche understands quickly what is being asked from him and immediately identifies potential bottlenecks or tricky issues which require specific attention. He always delivers on time and is very reachable.'
- 'Frederik Vandendriessche: we highly appreciate his extensive and comprehensive expertise in the energy market, integrating practical industry experience with strong academic foundations.'
Key clients
- Infranity S.A.S.
- Flemish Energy and Climate Agency (VEKA)
- LRM
- Arval Belgium
- Luminus
- BSTOR
- Storm
- TotalEnergies
- Kellanova
Work highlights
Advised infrastructure investor Infranity on a transformative €125m investment in Energy Solutions Group.
Advised LRM as project counsel on all legal aspects of the expansion of Kristal Solar Park (KSP3) at the Nyrstar site in Balen Belgium’s largest solar park.
Represented TotalEnergies Renewables on the preparation of its offer for PEZ I, the first of three planned offshore wind farm concessions in the strategically critical Princess Elizabeth Zone of the Belgian North Sea.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lothar Van Driessche
Other key lawyers
Frederik Vandendriessche; Mitch Windsor