Led by Tom Schoors, the highly regarded energy team at A&O Shearman regularly advises major domestic and multinational power producers, gas and electricity suppliers, and lenders on large-scale projects, as well as contentious matters and public law issues. Schoors has an excellent reputation for handling electricity supply agreements, contracts, energy-related litigation and public law work, while Filip Tanghe acts for lenders and sponsors in project finance mandates concerning the power, electricity, and petrochemical industries. Gauthier van Thuyne, who heads the firm's environment and public law department, advises on sustainability matters and climate and energy issues.

DLA Piper's energy team is 'a powerhouse of knowledge and expertise'. The group stands out for its 'robust experience in regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters' in the energy sector, and is sought after by power producers and system operators to advise on a range of complex matters. Orestis Omran is highly regarded for his expertise in handling work focused on the Greek market, and acts as counsel to major energy sponsors, investors and state authorities on energy-related regulatory, corporate, and contentious issues. Omran co-heads the practice with Alec van Vaerenbergh, who is well versed in assisting major domestic and international entities with contractual work and complex disputes.

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-head David Haverbeke is ‘one of the most knowledgeable people in the energy sector‘, and regularly assists major domestic and multinational energy producers and suppliers with project developments, regulatory issues and tax disputes. Practice co-head Wouter Vandorpe has extensive experience in assisting with a wide spectrum of energy-related corporate, regulatory and contractual issues, as well as advising on subsidies relating to green projects in the electricity sector. Guillaume van Doorslaer has left the firm.

Liedekerke’s energy team particularly stands out for its expertise in regulatory work, however the group is equally strong in assisting with project developments and contentious matters. Practice head Damien Verhoeven specialises in energy regulatory matters, and is well versed in advising conventional and renewable energy producers on tax issues in the sector. François Tulkens stands out for his public law expertise, as well as his ability to advise on matters relating to energy and electricity infrastructure projects. Olivier Vanden Berghe is a key contact for corporate work, and handles agreements concerning power and energy transition projects and electricity market operations.

The energy practice at Clifford Chance is well versed in assisting prominent domestic and multinational energy companies with construction, transactional, and project development work. Corporate expert Xavier Remy co-heads the team, and has an excellent track record in handling commercial and regulatory matters, as well as transactional cases and agreements in the energy and electricity arenas. Practice co-head Patrice Viaene is very experienced in advising on green energy transition projects, often assisting with construction, development and M&A-related matters pertaining to renewable energy assets and clean electricity matters.

Eubelius' 'very knowledgeable' team has 'a lot of experience in the field of energy'. Public procurement specialist Barteld Schutyser and Wim Goossens, who handles project developments and regulatory issues in the energy sector, co-head the practice. The group is well known for assisting a client base of domestic entities, federal and state authorities and energy companies with a range of matters. Bart Martel has extensive expertise in public law, as well as advising on energy sector disputes, including related tax litigation. Thomas Vandenberghe is a key contact for project developments and regulatory work. Bram Devolder left the firm in July 2024.

The energy and infrastructure practice at Loyens & Loeff houses a team with 'very deep insights in the energy sector'. The group is well known for assisting a client base of electricity and heat power developers with a range of matters. Renewable energy expert Koen Panis heads the department, and regularly acts for leading renewable energy developers and operators in power generation and storage development cases. Bram Devlies is 'an exceptional negotiator and lawyer with extensive knowledge of energy contracts, energy regulation, and energy project work'.

The energy and utilities sector team at NautaDutilh has established expertise in advising on regulatory, finance, and corporate matters relating to conventional and low-carbon energy and electricity infrastructure projects. Public and regulatory department leader Jens Mosselmans heads the practice, and has a strong track record in handling public law, permitting, and regulatory issues impacting the functioning of the energy market and the development and operation of energy projects. Thibaut Willems, who specialises in project finance work, is a name to note. Nicolas de Crombrugghe left the firm in April 2024.

Stibbe‘s energy, industry and utilities practice stands out for its expertise in handling project development, regulatory, transactional, and contentious matters. Public and energy law expert Frederik Vandendriessche is very experienced in advising on contentious tax matters, and is equally strong in assisting with energy generation and storage matters. The practice is led by Lothar Van Driessche, who joined the team in July 2024 and advises on regulatory, contractual, and financing matters relating to energy generation and distribution facilities.

AKD‘s team ‘balances technical legal knowledge with pragmatic advice‘, and garners praise for its ‘long-term experience in the field of energy‘. The group regularly assists with contentious matters, regulatory issues and project development work. Thomas Chellingsworth, who spearheads the practice, stands out for his ‘very thorough expertise‘ and ‘very clear and professional advice‘. Christine Delagaye is well versed in handling regulatory and contractual matters concerning offshore wind projects. Laura Pellens is a name to note.

At Deloitte Legal, the team is well-versed in advising across a broad range of energy matters. Practice head Dominique Vanherck has extensive experience in assisting with public law issues and regulatory work, with a core focus on electricity markets. Firm managing partner Kathleen De Hornois is a key practitioner in the group, with solid expertise in assisting with contractual issues concerning energy development and operations.

At Linklaters, practice head Arnaud Coibion is sought after for his expertise in advising on energy-related M&A transactions, often involving renewable energy generation and energy storage matters. The group is well versed in assisting with energy-related corporate, tax and finance work. Other key practitioners include David Ballegeer, who regularly acts for energy distribution companies in matters involving project and acquisition finance. Lothar Van Driessche left the firm in June 2024.

Lydian‘s energy practice stands out for its ‘very good industry expertise in electricity and gas‘, and is equally strong in representing clients in the heat and water sectors in mandates. Practice head Kyoto Van Herreweghe is the key practitioner to note, and is well-versed in assisting with energy regulatory issues, as well as energy project development work.

Osborne Clarke’s energy and projects group is well placed to assist domestic clients with energy infrastructure matters, as well as advising on contractual matters, project developments and related commercial matters. The client base includes energy producers and public authorities. Practice head Cedric Degreef has expertise in handling regulatory work, power purchase agreements and public law.

Led by firm managing partner Denis Philippe, the energy group at Philippe & Partners is very experienced in acting for leading energy suppliers and regulatory authorities in contentious and non-contentious matters. The group continues to handle regulatory cases, commercial matters and project development work.