Eubelius combines ‘strong legal knowledge’ with ’practical experience’ across a breadth of public law, regulatory, projects, and commercial mandates. Wim Goossens co-leads the practice, offering deep knowhow regarding the real estate, construction, and contractual aspects of large-scale and critical energy projects. Barteld Schutyser also co-heads the team, bringing a wealth of public law expertise to energy sector disputes and public procurement issues. The ‘knowledgeable’ and ’responsive’ Thomas Vandenberghe is highly sought-after on regulatory and commercial matters concerning gas, electricity, district heating, and electric vehicle charging networks.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Strong legal knowledge combined with practical experience.’
- ‘Deep technical skills and strong connection/network with regulatory bodies.’
- 'Their dedication allows us as a company to respond promptly and effectively. They're quick, to the point, legally strong against the opposing party, a real support for the client.’
- 'Broad expertise and knowledge: they tackle even the most complex cases with both hands, developing them into a legally efficient solution.'
- 'A focused team that has actual experience with and insights in the energy market.'
- 'They make a good analysis of the specific case and take all jurisdictional risks into account.'
Key clients
- 3D Real Estate A&S Energie A&U Energie Belgian State Boostcharge Cabinet of Belgian Federal Minister for Energy Cabinet of Belgian Federal Prime Minister Comtis Energy Ecofix Gas & Power Immogra Ministry of Solar NMBS SEDS ESCO Smart Power Hub Vestio Vlaams Energiebedrijf
Work highlights
Acting as lead counsel to the Belgian Federal Government in the landmark negotiation with Engie-Electrabel on the lifetime extension of two nuclear reactors.
Acted as lead counsel to Ecofix Gas & Power in its successful market entry as a licensed gas and electricity supplier in both the Flemish and Walloon Regions.
Acting as lead counsel to a joint venture in the development and financing of a +20 MW renewable energy power plant and industrial heating network in Wallonia.
Practice head
Barteld Schutyser; Wim Goossens
Other key lawyers
Thomas Vandenberghe