He specializes in the financing and development of energy and infrastructure projects, including PPP and DBFM, with a strong focus on both finance documents and project contracts.
Matthias also advises on matters relating to complex cross-border transactions, contract drafting, negotiation and conflict resolution. His experience in financing documentation as well as in project and development contracts allows him to advise clients on the interests of all stakeholders in the development of projects.
In addition to his legal expertise, Matthias is also a certified mediator, which drives him to seek optimal solutions and resolve issues in a manner favorable to all parties.
Prior to joining VBB, Matthias worked in the Energy and Infrastructure practice of an international law firm in Brussels.
Representative matters
- Advising the sponsors on its successful closing of a PPP project relating to the restructuring of the Brussels R0 ring road.
- Advising a multi-national consortium of lenders in their financing of a Belgian PPP Project in the road infrastructure sector.
- Advising a leading European infrastructure fund on its majority participations in Belgian PPP projects in the energy and road infrastructure sectors.
- Advising a public-private investment fund on its majority participation in a BESS project.
Professional
- FIDIC Introductory Contracts Course, 2025
- Admitted as recognized mediator in civil and commercial matters, 2025
- Admitted to Brussels Bar, 2022
Academic
- Certificate of Mediation in Civil and Commercial Matters, New Deal Academy, 2024
- Diploma of Mediation, University of Leuven, 2022
- Master of Laws, University of Leuven, 2022
