Lydian‘s energy practice stands out for its ’very good industry expertise in electricity and gas‘, and is equally strong in representing clients in the heat and water sectors in mandates. Practice head Kyoto Van Herreweghe is the key practitioner to note, and is well-versed in assisting with energy regulatory issues, as well as energy project development work.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Very good industry expertise in electricity and gas sectors, responsive and transparent.'

  • 'Kyoto Van Herreweghe provides excellent and pragmatic legal advice on Belgian energy regulatory matters. She is super responsive and quick in bringing in helpful support for other legal issues.'

Key clients

  • Anglo Belgian Corporation NV
  • Antwerp Gateway NV (part of DP World Antwerp)
  • AquaFlanders VZW
  • Baloise Belgium NV
  • BNP Paribas Fortis NV
  • Corden Pharma International GmbH
  • Cores Development NV
  • DC Industrial NV
  • EDF Luminus
  • EEW Energy from Waste GmbH

Work highlights

  • Assisting Luminus NV with a tender procedure concerning the financing of the construction and operation of a large-scale Battery Energy System (BESS) project of 150 MW.
  • Acting as counsel to several energy service companies and project developers on energy project development matters, with a key focus on “energy as a service” projects.
  • Assisting TINC with its acquisition of a stake in Azulatis, relating to the implementation of water projects under the “water-as-a-service” model.

Lawyers

Practice head

Kyoto Van Herreweghe