EnergyVan Bael & Bellis has an integrated and international team of lawyers who are active in a wide range of areas in relation to the Belgian and European energy markets and who understand both the complex legal and the commercial issues that arise and affect business. This enables us to respond to our client's needs in a comprehensive fashion in a range of legal disciplines relevant to the Energy sector: Competition law aspects of liberalisation The liberalisation of the energy markets has led to numerous unresolved and novel issues regarding competition law. Through dealings on behalf of our clients with both European and Belgian competition authorities, we have developed a firm understanding of and considerable expertise in legal issues relating to merger control, contractual restrictions of competition, and abuses of dominant positions in the energy sector. Corporate issues Current legislation is likely to require (some) market participants to review their corporate structure and regulatory compliance in general. Our firm is able to advise on any modifications made to by-laws, company codes, division of assets or competences etc. Contractual relations We assist clients in the drafting of contracts regarding the production, transport and distribution of electricity and gas. In addition, we advise clients on a wide range of topics concerning contract law, commercial practices and competition. Monitoring Our lawyers constantly monitor the relevant rules and regulations in order to keep our clients abreast of the latest developments in the European and Belgian energy regimes, including regulatory changes at the regional Belgian level . | 
