Quemi Herreno Villa

Quemi is an associate in the Energy, Climate Change and Mobility department, with a particular focus on the department’s international matters.

 
 

Since his admission to the Brussels Bar in 2023, Quemi has advised on a wide range of cross-border energy and infrastructure projects. His practice focuses on regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, project structuring, renewable energy development, and electricity market regulation, all in support of energy transition and decarbonisation objectives.

He also has experience in Climate law, notably related to the EU Methane Regulation and carbon markets, including the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS 1 and 2) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

In addition, Quemi has developed expertise in nuclear and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects, notably in matters of regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.

The main sectors in which he has acquired specific experience include Energy, Climate, and Environmental Law.

Clients value his thoroughness, international perspective, and in-depth understanding of complex legal and regulatory frameworks.

He works in French, English, and Spanish.

    • Advising on the drafting and negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

      and hydrogen transport contracts

    • Assisting in the development and structuring of solar, wind turbine, and biomass

      projects

    • Supporting clients with EU renewable energy certification schemes and guarantees

      of origin

    • Advising on compliance with the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS 1 & 2) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

    • Providing legal input on electricity market design, including grid and market code drafting

    • Advising on cross-border energy market integration and interconnector

      development

    • Assisting in regulatory compliance for nuclear and SMR projects, including liability and waste frameworks

    • Supporting clients with ESG compliance and alignment with EU taxonomy and sustainability reporting requirements

    • Advising on climate-related financial disclosures for multinational companies

    • Drafting infrastructure agreements and contracts within the framework of cross-border decarbonisation projects

  • Energy, Climate Change & Mobility

  • Education :

    Bachelor of Laws (University of Louvain)

    Master in European Law (University of Louvain)

    LL.M. in Public International Law (Université Libre de Bruxelles)

    LL.M. in Energy and Climate Law (University of Groningen)

    Bar : Brussels

 

 Contact details.

E-mail: q.herreno@janson.be