The energy and utilities practice at Fieldfisher has an excellent reputation for its strength in advising on energy-related regulatory, contractual and public law matters. Practice co-heads David Haverbeke and Wouter Vandorpe left the firm post-publication in November 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Specific knowledge and real specialisation and know-how of the business and market.’
‘Very detailed legal work.'
- ‘They pay great attention to understanding the request and make sure that their answer and input is in-line with the client's expectations.’
‘Very knowledgeable and responsive team.’
‘The firm has excellent sector expertise in energy, and a very high quality of legal service.’
‘David Haverbeke is one of the most knowledgeable people in the energy sector, as well as being a top-class lawyer with excellent interpersonal skills.'
- 'Wouter Vandorpe is a first-rate legal expert.'
Key clients
- 2Valorise
- AYA Consulting
- BayWa
- BStor
- Centrica
- Coreso
- Eneco
- FOD Economie
- FuelCell Energy
- Greenpulse
- Groenleven
- Helexia
Work highlights
Advising Aspiravi NV on a range of matters, including battery projects and onshore and offshore wind projects.
Assisting Belgian-based joint venture company Rely SA with a range of legal and regulatory matters concerning green hydrogen work.