Lydian possesses ‘solid expertise and provides clear, practical advice’ across the energy law landscape. The team brings particular experience on commercial and projects mandates within the real estate sector. Kyoto Van Herreweghe focuses her practice on the local law aspects of renewable energy project development, regulatory, and permitting matters and additionally represents clients in contentious and advisory mandates concerning power purchase agreements. Laura Reynders brings deep knowhow regarding the energy and environmental law aspects of behind-the-meter projects.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Competent and accessible people who strive to respond promptly. They are knowledgeable and all-around excellent!’
  • ‘Lydian’s energy law team has solid expertise and provides clear, practical advice. They’re reliable, responsive, and understand the regulatory landscape well — especially in renewable energy and infrastructure projects.’
  • ‘The team at Lydian is knowledgeable, straightforward, and a pleasure to work with — they bring both legal expertise and practical insight to every energy project.’
  • ‘The Lydian team can call upon a large number of specialists with extensive experience in this field.'
  • 'Highly professional.'
  • ‘Very skilled and pleasant to work with’

Key clients

  • Anglo Belgian Corporation NV
  • Antwerp Gateway NV
  • AquaFlanders VZW
  • Baloise Belgium NV
  • BNP Paribas Fortis NV
  • Cores Development NV
  • DC Industrial NV
  • EDF Luminus
  • EEW Energy from Waste GmbH
  • Elecnor SA
  • Elia Assets
  • Energizer Holdings Inc.

Work highlights

Advised on a landmark joint venture between BP and JERA Co., Inc., forming JERA Nex bp, which plans to invest up to $5.8bn in offshore wind projects by 2030.
Acted for Luminus in developing a 150 MW battery park in Visé, aimed at enhancing grid stability and energy security by storing and redistributing renewable energy.
Advised P.B.I. Fruit Juice Company and IPL Plastics Lommel NV on rooftop solar panel projects structured through rights of superficies and Power Purchase Agreements, enabling long-term access to renewable energy.
Practice head

Kyoto Van Herreweghe

Other key lawyers

Laura Reynders