At Janson, our dedicated Energy, Mobility & Climate Change Law Department delivers cutting-edge legal guidance to help developers, governments, regulators and international financial institutions navigate today’s rapidly evolving energy and climate landscape.
Our team of specialised lawyers combines deep industry knowledge with more than three decades of hands-on experience across international, European and national markets. From Belgium, the European Union to Africa, the Middle East and Asia, we support clients worldwide in achieving compliant, future-proof and commercially sound results.
Why Clients choose us ?
Investment and commercial arbitration and dispute resolution (ICSID, ICC, CIETAC, SHIAC, SIAC, CCJA, …)
Proven expertise in the restructuration of electricity, gas, oil, nuclear markets
Strong track record advising governments, regulatory authorities and major private market players
Extensive knowledge in energy contracts (PPAs, PPP, Tolling Agreements, Energy Storage Services Agreements (EESAs), CfD, DBO, Capacity Remuneration Mechanism (CRM),…)
Risk assessment in bankability of energy project
Industry-leading experience in renewable energy, permitting, regulatory compliance, market entry and support schemes
Extensive expertise in climate legislation and risk management supporting energy and mining development projects.
Strategic assistance in drafting legislation and regulatory frameworks
Nearly 50% of our work supports international projects outside the EU
Practice contacts
Guy Block
g.block@janson.be
Michel Vandersmissen
m.vandermissen@janson.be
Team
Svitlana Khadzhynova
Thomas Mergny
Negru Corina
Services
Arbitration and Dispute resolution
Energy market regulation and compliance
Renewable energy and sustainability frameworks
International cooperation and cross-border projects
Gas and electricity supply contracts
International contracts in the energy and mining sectors
Permitting and licensing for renewable energy projects and BESS
Climate legislation (EU ETS, CBAM, Carbon Convention, EU Methane Regulation, …) and climate risk management
Commercial, corporate and litigation support across all energy sectors
Energy and climate-related projects often involve permitting, public contracts, concessions and regulatory interactions with public authorities In these matters, our team works closely with Janson’s Public & Administration practice.
Track record
Assisting the Belgian federal and regional governments in the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol and the transposition into federal and regional law of multiple European Directives
Assisting the Belgian energy regulator regarding tariff structures in the electricity and gas sectors
Drafting general terms and conditions regarding the transportation of goods and containers by train
Representing a major electricity producer and supplier with respect to electricity tariffs
Representing multiple clients in several disputes on renewable energy support in the Flemish region (green and cogeneration certificates)
Representing various clients in numerous disputes relating to air transport and the CMR Convention as well as the Warsaw Conventions (including parcel transport)
Representing a major Belgian industrial enterprise in a dispute regarding tariff schemes for transport related services
Assisting the energy administration of an African State with regards to third party access to its electricity grid (drafting of contracts, training negotiation skills)
Assisting the European Commission with regard to a study on regulatory matters concerning the development of the North and Irish Sea offshore grid
Assisting a major gas producer and supplier with regards to its helium sales and purchase agreements (take-or-pay clauses, liability, etc.)
Academic & scientific work
“Le nouveau droit des énergies renouvelables en Europe et en Belgique”, Corporate copyright, 2021
“Arbitration and Protection of Investments in Energy and Infrastructure Sectors”, Bruylant, 2020
“La sécurité d’approvisionnement en électricité et les mécanismes de capacité”, in Recyclage en droit – Nouvelles tendances en droit de l’énergie (sécurité et flexibilité), Anthemis, 2018
“Interlaw Book on Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Wastes”, Bruylant, Bruxelles, 2018
“Electricity and gas markets in Research Handbook on EU Energy Law and Policy”, EE Elgar Publishing; 2017 (co-author: Elvira Saitova)
“Belgium Energy Code – Belgische Energie Codex – Code belge de l'Énergie” – 2015, Bruylant, Bruxelles, 2015 (with Laurence Hage)
“Energy Law in Europe”, Oxford Press University, 520 p., 2012
