DLA Piper stands out for its ‘proactive advice’ and ’commercially driven mindset’ across the European energy sector. Orestis Omran combines ‘deep industry knowledge’ with ’a pragmatic, solutions-driven style’, standing out for his M&A, commercial, project development and finance, and regulatory knowhow, notably regarding the Greek hydrocarbon, renewables, and storage landscape. Regularly sought-after among leading domestic and international energy and industrial companies, Alec Van Vaerenbergh specialises in high-value energy contracts and pressing regulatory matters, with a particular focus on energy transition and sustainability strategies. Caroline Hoste assists on major project and corporate finance.
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Testimonials
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- 'A truly outstanding team who combine deep sector knowledge with unwavering commitment. Their results-oriented approach ensures that every matter is handled with both commercial insight and legal precision, giving us full confidence in the outcomes they deliver.'
- 'A one-stop shop international service making use of DLA Piper's global network while maintaining a dedicated Greek country desk. The practice group offers top-tier advice on all aspects of energy projects.'
- ‘Good understanding of VPPA considerations. Very responsive team. Professional contract drafting.’
- ‘The individuals in this team stand out for their expertise, responsiveness, commercial approach and client-first mentality.'
- ‘Orestis Omran stands out thanks to his rare combination of deep industry knowledge, forward-looking vision, and a pragmatic, solutions-driven style. He has built a reputation as one of Europe’s leading energy lawyers.'
- ‘Expertise for the respective deal and bringing up arguments in a logical way during the negotiations. We worked together with Alec Van Vaerenbergh and Livia Van Severen. The co-operation was very smooth.’
- 'Orestis Omran has gained the trust of every major stakeholder in the Greek energy market and in Southeastern Europe as a whole, due to his out-of-the-box, innovative thinking, coupled with his in-depth knowledge of all legal and commercial energy developments.'
- 'A one-stop-shop for all energy matters. The team goes the extra mile, offers proactive advice, preventing issues that had never even crossed our minds and has a commercially driven mindset.'
Key clients
- Hellenic Ministry of Environment and Energy
- Cegeka
- Belgian federal Ministry of Economy, DG Energy
- Fluvius System Operator CV
- skeyes
- Mytilineos S.A.
- EuroAsia Interconnector Limited
- TERNA
- RCP
- ProEuropean Energy
- Claritas Investments (Claritas Hellas Energy BV)
- Eunice Energy Group
- DEME Group (including DEME Offshore)
- BASF Antwerpen
- Indaver
- Hydrogene de France (HDF)
- Vlaamse Energiebedrijf
- ArcelorMittal Belgium
- General Electric (Renewable Energy business unit)
- City of Antwerp
Work highlights
Advising the Hellenic Ministry of Environment and Energy and PPC on the resolution of the long-running case AT.38700, concerning Greek lignite and electricity markets and remedy commitments.
Advising BASF Antwerpen on its role as participant and developer of the Antwerp@C Carbon Capture Utilisation & Storage project in the port of Antwerp.
Advised Motor Oil Renewable Energy S.A. on drafting tolling and dispatching agreement templates and associated heads of terms.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Alec Van Vaerenbergh; Orestis Omran
Other key lawyers
Caroline Hoste; Livia Van Severen