Clifford Chance
Xavier Remy is a corporate partner who handles company, commercial and regulatory matters, often in an M&A or joint venture context.
Xavier has specific regulatory expertise in the areas of energy and healthcare, and also advises on employment law.
Xavier does not receive CVs, applications, or recruitment enquiries directly. CVs, applications, or recruitment enquiries that are sent to Xavier will not be processed or acknowledged. All enquiries should be directed to the Brussels' recruitment team.
- Advised a consortium on the acquisition of Euroports, a major port terminal operator.
- Advised the successful bidder on the acquisition of Macquarie's stake in Brussels Airport
- Advised Eneco on its acquisition of Eni Gas & Power, which made Eneco the third-largest energy supplier in Belgium after Engie and EDF Luminus.
- Advised Elia on the Modular Offshore Grid (MOG) project, specifically the regulatory and procurement aspects, structuring and negotiation of all project contracts.
News and client work
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, Brussels
- +3225335902
- Email me
- Speaks Dutch, French, English and Italian
- Practice area Employment - advisory, litigation & transactional, Employment, incentives & pensions, Commercial & corporate litigation, M&A corporate
- Sector Consumer goods & retail, Healthcare, life sciences & chemicals, Industrials, Energy & resources, Private equity
Career and qualifications
- University of Leuven (licentiaat rechten) 1985
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Economic Law) 1986
- Joined Clifford Chance 1988
- Admitted as an avocat in Brussels 1989
- Partner since 1997
Awards and citations
- "An excellent lawyer who is very deal/solution oriented. He has excellent industry knowledge, outstanding soft skills, gives clear and specific advice and is also down to earth."
IFLR 1000 2018, M&A
- Clients state that he is "always looking for creative solutions with the client," while another interviewee values his "influence in contact with important stakeholders."
Chambers Europe 2016, Energy
- "Xavier is an excellent lawyer who has a very good understanding of our business and our operating environment. He has an excellent knowledge of the industry and the various key players and stakeholders involved. He also offers a very good sense of commercial advice and sound strategic advice. Xavier goes beyond the normal work of a lawyer as he truly understands your business and the issues you are facing. He always tries to provide extra value and a true service to the client, going the extra mile."
IFLR 1000 2016, M&A