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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- ‘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.'
- 'A multi-disciplinary team, with lots of expertise. The team is easily accessible for legal advice.'
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
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