Hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier that can help address several critical energy challenges. Our Benelux Hydrogen team is dedicated to supporting and unlocking the opportunities that arise in this constantly evolving landscape. From the 'design, build and operate phase' of new infrastructure, to the development of new trading and certification models, to the evaluation of hydrogen supply chains and strategies.
Our Hydrogen team has decades of experience in both the traditional and renewable energy and chemical sectors. Our experts are deeply involved in EU and domestic administrative and environmental regulation and enforcement. They are specialists in their fields who closely co-monitor developments in the overarching hydrogen debate. This approach enables them to deliver the pragmatic and up-to-date legal advice relevant for our clients' business operations and partnerships. In doing so, our team not only assesses the risks but also uncovers the vast opportunities that lie ahead of us on our journey towards sustainable change.
Our experts work with clients and the wider sector from the conviction that a low-carbon future requires the full support and an active stance from governments, financiers and entire industries. From the belief that as Europe is moving to highest gear in its ambition to get to 'net zero' greenhouse gas emissions by electrifying its economy, there will be a leading role for hydrogen. They see the opportunities that lie in the existing infrastructure and available technical expertise in Belgium and the Netherlands. At the same time, they understand that a growing and developing sector – in many jurisdictions without rules and regulations specifically tailored to hydrogen – comes with complex challenges, new policies and constant change. In this emerging ecosystem, the team delivers value by enabling new solutions and fostering innovative cooperation to propel the sector and its pioneers forward.
With our comprehensive service model and expertise in the energy transition, we support our clients at every step of their hydrogen journey. Our team brings extensive experience in all relevant areas of law, and provides comprehensive advisory and litigation services, particularly in regulatory matters such as the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), health and safety, and environmental regulation.
Our expertise extends to specific hydrogen-related regulations, including but not limited to the new gas and decarbonisation package, hydrogen financing and subsidy opportunities and mechanisms, as well as concomitant issues such as carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS). Our advisory services cover a wide range of areas including subsidies, real estate transactions, tax implications, ESG contracting, and permitting. Whether it is contract negotiation, due diligence, regulatory compliance, or strategic advice, we provide expert assistance to ensure a smooth path to achieving your business objectives.
Please find more information about the Hydrogen team in our factsheet.