‘Very knowledgeable, responsive, professional.’

‘Very accessible and reply quickly.’

‘Quinz is our go-to firm for life sciences matters. The team is able to handle complex cases in a pragmatic way. Their advice is always spot-on, and they always put great effort in understanding the context in which we operate. Every member of the team exudes that ambition to always offer added value in every service. ’

‘Pieter Wyckmans and Olivier Van Obberghen bring a breath of fresh air to the legal profession. Their down-to-earth mentality, the passion they put into their work and firm and their mutual respect are simply exceptional. It is always a pleasure to work with them. Amber Cockx and Pauline Meskens are definitely associates to watch.’

‘Quinz’s life sciences department clearly has the finest life sciences and healthcare practice in Belgium. Their support has always been flawless, on point and tailored to my needs. The breadth, depth and cohesion of the Quinz life sciences team is impressive, as well as the dedication for the life sciences sector that each individual team member clearly radiates.’

‘Olivier Van Obberghen and Pieter Wyckmans – Their symbiotic and complementary passion for the life sciences sector has become a brand on its own. Pieter has an unequalled knowledge of the Belgian pricing and reimbursement landscape and is a brilliant and creative negotiator. Olivier is definitely the go-to person for healthcare compliance in Belgium and is a gifted and inspirational speaker on this subject.’

‘It is striking to see how genuine companionship and dedication for the life sciences sector of Olivier Van Obberghen and Pieter Wyckmans has elevated their team to an unsurpassed level of excellence in Belgium. Pieter exudes a visionary passion for biotech and digital health and is a gifted negotiator. Olivier truly excels in understanding the pharma regulatory and compliance landscape, and his recommendations are always spot-on and pragmatic. Senior associates Marion Lapage and Michiel d’Herde are definitely individuals to watch. ’

‘Excellent life sciences transactional practice, including complex supply chain agreements. Quinz provides very focused and efficient support and works well with in-house clients.’

‘Quinz is undoubtedly the go-to firm in Belgium for life sciences and healthcare. They have the best and the largest team in the market. I was flabbergasted by the level of excellence and pragmatism of the team. What I like most is that you immediately feel that the life sciences department comes as a team – you can just feel their passion for the sector and how much they enjoy working together on complex matters.’

‘Olivier Van Obberghen is truly the star in the sector. His knowledge of the regulatory landscape is simply stunning, and he understands the needs of biotech players like no other. He is one of the most gifted negotiators I know: charming but tough, charismatic but humble, and unyielding when it comes to getting the best possible outcome in very difficult situations.’

‘Kirian Claeyé is a hands-on lawyer who combines practical knowledge with a deep understanding of the Belgian life sciences regulations.’

‘Extensive knowledge of the Belgian HC environment, high levels of collaboration and availability.’

‘The Nauta team has great experience in the field of IP litigation, especially for healthcare and life sciences. Their approach is very creative, but based on thorough research about the laws, precedents and recent tendency of the relevant courts. Also, the team has an excellent network with many specialists. With these assets, the Nauta team provides wonderful service to clients.’

‘Florence Verhoestraete is an experienced, top-class IP litigator, forming a team and collaborating. Her view is based on vast and deep experience in IP litigation and she can bridge legal analysis and commercial interests for clients in a creative manner.’

‘Florence Verhoestraete and Tanguy de Haan make a brilliant team and complement each other’s skillsets very well. Great knowledge of the life sciences industry and some of its most complex IP matters.’

‘The team is unique, with expert knowledge. The Belgium team often proposes innovative approaches.’

‘Very committed, very smart, extensive knowledge.’

‘Olivier Mignolet and Annabelle Bruyndonckx form a very balanced and effective duo. They have a perfect knowledge of their field of expertise; they are proactive and extremely reliable.’

‘Annabelle Bruyndonckx is directly involved with the public health authorities and has a superb network. ’

‘The life sciences team is service minded, responsive and willing to help.’

‘Annabelle Bruyndonckx has an extensive knowledge of the legislation and the sector. Her understanding of the reality of the business is impressive and she has an excellent capacity to identify the essence of the issue and how to resolve it in a pragmatic way.’

‘Simmons and Simmons offer a unique understanding of the needs of healthcare companies. Their knowledge of the regulatory system is outstanding, as are their connections to deliver the correct document to the right hands. They are service-oriented; you can count on their expertise, ethics, and commitment.’

‘Know-how, availability, creativity, knowledge of the issues, and reliability. Annabelle Bruyndonckx is the lawyer you want onboard in any complex legal regulatory situation; Nele Jonckers is the perfect complement to support her work.’

‘Very responsive, quickly able to grasp complex matters.’

‘Ignace Vernimme is great in keeping the overview of things while still paying attention at all the details. Can quickly cover the essentials. Very knowledgeable.’

‘The team is very diverse, so we have easy access to a lot of different profiles when addressing different challenges.’

‘Jean-Christophe Top is our principal contact, he reacts rapidly and very efficiently to our different requests. Matthias Vierstraete is experienced and provides valuable advice.’

‘Up-to-date knowledge of applicable legislation, fluid communication, and timely service.’

‘Clear, in-depth individual expertise in each field.’

‘I am satisfied with the services of the firm. Their professionalism and expertise are good and they deliver their services with thoroughness and sufficient quality. What really sets them apart is their expertise in the complex world of CE marking for medical applications; they have a thorough understanding of the regulations and their guidance was helpful when navigating the complicated requirements.’

‘The team goes to great lengths, digging into regulations as well as recent and longer-standing caselaw to prepare a case to perfection.’

‘The staff assumes their own knowledge, but tests it against our knowledge and experience to arrive at a match. There is true cooperation with mutual respect.’

‘They consistently work as an integrated team, involving the right people at the right time. The practice got a solid boost with the arrival of Vladimir Murovec and are now a fully-fledged medtech and pharma practice with top-notch regulatory capabilities. It is good to see their practice flourish from a local Belgian provider to a truly international service offering with standout EU regulatory competence.’

‘Hadrien Chef stands out as an excellent lawyer.’

‘Vladimir Murovec is able to admirably handle both domestic mandates with a purely local element and global EU projects. Vladimir is quite sharp, but keeps it casual with the team and is always happy to brainstorm about potential projects, which is nice and refreshing; he’s become a reference in Regulatory and Compliance in the EU Life sciences space.’

‘Vladimir Murovec is very committed, provides to-the-point information and high quality output. ’

‘Hadrien Chef has a global overview and understanding, providing preventative advice. He is highly flexible and available.’

‘What sets OC Brussels apart is their knack for seamless teamwork. In recent years, they’ve become a go-to provider for multiple global pharmaceutical businesses with top regulatory capabilities.’

‘I truly appreciate Vladimir Murovec’s versatility, he navigates local and global assignments with ease, whether it’s handling national investigations or diving into global-scale projects connected to EMA procedures or European Commission approvals.’

‘Vladimir Murovec has that sharp edge when it comes to regulatory and compliance in the EU Life Sciences arena. He keeps things laid-back and is easy to approach which sets him apart as a go-to lawyer in the field.’