Cedric Degreef
Counsel, Head of Energy & Projects, Belgium
Cedric Degreef is a project lawyer with a particular focus on the utilities, industry and infrastructure sector. He leads the Energy & Projects team in Brussels and is on the 3D decarbonisation team. Cedric advises his clients on a broad range of matters relating to energy and climate law, environmental law, and general administrative and construction law.
Cedric is the author of several publications in the field of energy and environmental law, and a regular guest speaker on these subject matters. He graduated in law from the University of Antwerp (UA) in 2011. He also obtained an LL.M. in European Union Law from University College London in 2012.
Cedric comments on his practice, "In an ever-changing regulatory environment, I use my expertise in energy and environmental law to help clients find strategic and compliant solutions for their projects. A profound knowledge of the law combined with a pragmatic approach help achieve my clients' sustainability and decarbonisation goals."
Insights
Energy and Utilities
Hydrogen Act unbundles Belgium's pipeline market to create regional hub
The world-leading legislation creates a clear framework for investment and helps energy-intensive industry to decarbonise
10/08/2023
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3m
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
ESG reporting in Europe: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive obligations
Many EU-based businesses will have to start to make disclosures which will help asset manager and investor compliance
07/03/2023
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5m
Decarbonisation
EU agrees reforms to its carbon market
European Parliament and the Council reach political agreements to reform the emissions trading system and to prevent carbon leakage
03/01/2023
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3m
The Built Environment
Overzicht van milieuverplichtingen bij vastgoedtransacties in Vlaanderen
Sinds 23 november 2022 is een asbestattest verplicht bij de verkoop van woningen en gebouwen gebouwd voor 2001. Tegen 2032...
20/12/2022
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1m
ESG, sustainability and responsible business
What the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive means for ESG reporting in Europe
The directive will require listed and large companies and groups operating in the EU to report on a broad range...
05/12/2022
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4m
Decarbonisation
Decarbonisation regulation: an international overview
The scope of regulation in the UK, EU, US, Australia and India varies, but all share an increasing focus on...
02/12/2022
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4m
Energy and Utilities
Energy saving requirements are emerging across Europe
The war in Ukraine and the energy crunch are precipitating policy responses across the continent
06/10/2022
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7m
Regulatory and compliance
EU nature restoration law set to boost biodiversity across Europe
New proposals to introduce legally binding targets for Member States on the restoration of habitats
05/07/2022
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4m
The Built Environment
ESG in real estate: Does it translate well across Europe? (episode one)
What does the "E" of ESG mean in practice across the European real estate markets?
20/04/2022
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1m
Decarbonisation
US proposals for TCFD-aligned disclosure rules mark a big step towards global adoption
Different jurisdictions around the world are increasingly using the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures framework
08/04/2022
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6m
Energy and Utilities
European Commission announces hydrogen and gas market decarbonisation plans
Recast package delivers a legal framework for a hydrogen strategy and market that can draw investment into dedicated infrastructure
12/01/2022
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4m
Regulatory and compliance
The EU steps nearer to tougher regime to fight environmental crime
New legislation to assist in the discovery and prosecution of serious environmental offences will deliver on ambitious European Green Deal...
11/01/2022
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3m
