Energy & Public Utilities
The CMS DeBacker Energy & Public Utilities Group is built on the expertise of specialized lawyers who exclusively focus their practice on energy, utilities and infrastructure issues.
We have advised on many deals involving some of the largest companies and authorities within the energy sector.
As the energy sector sees greater integration, both vertical and horizontal, our team finds itself working closely with other colleagues across the firm, especially those in the European and environmental groups.
Our cross-border and domestic services for the energy industry include:
- Regulatory and environmental issues
- Regulatory and competition matters at the Belgian and European level
- Renewable energy
- Public procurement and PPP (Public-Private Partnership) issues
- Dispute resolution and arbitration
- Climate change and carbon emissions
- EU issues (State aids and competition)
- Tax issues
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Energy efficiency
We focus on developing strong long-term relationships with our clients, which enables us to understand their businesses and the requirements of each transaction. Our role often exceeds that of a traditional legal adviser and we add value by project managing transactions and taking a broader consultative role.