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Van Bael & Bellis Offices
GLAVERBEL BUILDING, CHAUSSÉE DE LA HULPE
166 TERHULPSESTEENWEG
1170 BRUSSELS
Belgium
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Belgium > Customs, trade, WTO and anti-dumping Tier 1
Van Bael & Bellis‘ team is composed of a large roster of trade and customs experts who are very well-regarded for their ability to handle a wide range of contentious cross-border trade defence cases. The team is very active in WTO work, acting for national governments in a number of disputes surrounding anti-dumping, customs, and tariff measures. It also regularly represents multinational clients in the industrials sector in EU anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, and anti-absorption investigations alongside measure expiry reviews and trade remedy challenges before the EU courts. Practice head Philippe De Baere is instructed to advise on a growing number of ESG and supply chain compliance matters as well as on questions surrounding EU sanctions and export controls. Further key contacts in the team include trade defence experts Fabrizio Di Gianni and Richard Luff, customs expert Pablo Muñiz, as well as Yuriy Rudyuk and Isabelle Van Damme.Practice head(s):
Philippe De Baere
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘VBB offers a unique combination of flexibility and unmatched expertise on Trade, WTO and anti-dumping issues. Practice leaders as well as the team provides a top-notch service and advise catering for every need a client or working partners (as Government officials) may require.’
‘Business oriented and savvy. Understand every single aspect of a trade related matter. Leadership.Insightful. Collaborative and helpful.’
‘Their service is thorough and professional. They advice covers many area which are not well dealt with by the client side. By reflecting VBB’s advice, our positions have been strengthened with legal rationale. ’
‘Their professional expertise in the fields of international labor standards are more than expected. Especially Madam Isabelle Van Damme always provides with great advice under time pressure. ’
‘VBB has excellent contacts in Brussels to the relevant offices responsible for customs, trade and anti dumping . This is helping a lot to understand what is about to come and to get a good knowledge on the reasoning behind it. Last but not least their expert knowledge on the matter itself is a real asset to us.’
‘Our main contacts have been Fabrizio Di Gianni and Aldo Scalini. Both of them have in depth knowledge of the matter, are fast, responsive and on the point – easy and detailed at the same time. Good to work with.’
Key clients
AGP Glass
Canon Europa NV
Dingsheng Group
Duferco
Duracell
Europacable
European Parliament
Fincantieri S.p.A.
General Electric
Giant Electric Vehicle
Giant Hungary Manufacturing Co.
Government of China
Government of Indonesia
Government of Italy
Government of Japan
Kaptan Demir
Interpipe
Marcegaglia Specialities S.p.A.
Metinvest
POSCO
Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd
The Dow Chemical Company
UK Government
Valbruna SpA
VITOL SA
Work highlights
- Represented Vitol in court proceedings in Belgium and the Netherlands concerning a claim for the reimbursement of anti-dumping duties paid on imports of biodiesel from Argentina.
- Advised the Government of Indonesia in a WTO dispute settlement proceeding concerning certain measures imposed by the EU and its Member States in the framework of its renewable energy directives limiting the use of palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels.
- Acted for Government of Switzerland in a WTO dispute settlement proceeding brought by Switzerland against the measures imposed by the United States on steel and aluminium products pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.
Belgium > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1
Van Bael & Bellis houses a broad practice which advises a lucrative client base, which notably includes Amgen, Eli Lily, and Gilead. The group is proficient in handling product liability issues, parallel import disputes, and distribution strategies. Catherine Longeval co-heads the team alongside Peter L’Ecluse. Dispute resolution specialist Longeval has a great deal of knowledge spanning medicines, cosmetics, and biotech products, while L'Ecluse is noted for handling a broad range of issues, including pricing and reimbursement mandates, and advertising matters, regularly appearing before the Council of State to challenge reimbursement decisions. Michael Clancy is known for his competition law expertise, particularly in relation to promotional activities, R&D collaborations, and pricing strategies.Practice head(s):
Catherine Longeval; Peter L’Ecluse
Other key lawyers:
Michael Clancy; Thibaut D’hulst
Key clients
AbbVie
Amgen
AstraZeneca
Baxter
Bayer
Belgian Federal Government
CSL Behring
Eisai
Eli Lilly
ForHerCare
Gedeon Richter
Gilead
GlaxoSmithKline
Horus Pharma
Mylan
Novo Nordisk
Patient Centrics
pharma.be
PTC Therapeutics
Schwabe Pharma
Takeda
UCB
Vertex
Zoetis
Work highlights
- Advising Novo Nordisk on a range of regulatory matters, including sponsorship projects, advertising of medicines, and the use of clinical trial data.
Belgium > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
Van Bael & Bellis is instructed by a growing roster of clients primarily in highly regulated sectors such as IT, infrastructure, and life sciences to advise on the full gamut of domestic and cross-border transactions. The team handles strategic transactions as well as private equity and venture capital deals and frequently collaborates with global partner firms to provide domestic regulatory advice on multinational matters. Practice head Michel Bonne is a key name for restructuring and distressed M&A, while Caroline Daout is especially active on cross-border mergers and transactions. Hannelore Matthys is noted for her expertise in the energy and life sciences sectors.Practice head(s):
Michel Bonne
Other key lawyers:
Carloine Daout; Hannelore Matthys; Virginie Lescot
Testimonials
‘All technical aspects of the transactions have been executed perfectly. Going beyond these technical aspects is where VBB really shine.’
‘Michel Bonne is an excellent communicator, which is so essential in our sector. Especially breaking down complex legal aspects for non-legal professionals is a key element. Shaziea Habibi regularly outperforms any requirements from a legal/technical point of view and we are keen to work with her the next time.’
‘Hannelore Matthys is highly competent.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable and highly responsive.’
‘Hannelore Matthys delivers valuable and active involvement in every phase of a transaction process, including discussions with counterparties and preparation of complex draft documents.’
‘The team is a lot of fun to work with. They are pragmatic and hands-on, always available and cheerful, and able to quickly figure out what really matters to a client.’
‘Michel Bonne is one of our go-to lawyers in the jurisdiction. He’s always available and knows what’s what in any given transaction. Caroline Daout is always full of energy and a great pleasure to work with. Hannelore Matthys is one of the upcoming stars in the practice.’
‘Caroline Daout is very hands-on, nice to work with and has a high level of understanding of the subtleties of dealmaking.’
Key clients
Beiersdorf
Parcom
Sopra Steria
Betsson
Axway
Carmeuse
Group of Butchers
Altano Gruppe
InVivo Group
Elicio
Bidfood
Indigo Group
Unigrains
Alpha Blue Ocean
Adjuvant Global Health Technology Fund
Work highlights
- Assisted Sopra Steria Group with a €518m all-cash public offer for all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of Dutch-listed IT services provider Ordina.
- Assisted Betsson with the €120m acquisition of the betFIRST group within the context of a competitive auction procedure.
- Assisted Beiersdorf with the acquisition of a majority participation in S-Biomedic.
Belgium > Competition: Belgian law Tier 2
Regularly appearing before the Belgian Competition Authority and national courts, Van Bael & Bellis fields a specialised team which is well placed to handle merger control cases, abuse of dominance investigations, and distribution issues. The firm is particularly well regarded for its strength in the healthcare and life sciences industries, with practice head Peter L’Ecluse providing key expertise in these fields. Kris Van Hove is the group’s damages litigation specialist, and is instrumental both in handling such mandates locally, and co-ordinating the response across Europe.Practice head(s):
Peter L’Ecluse
Other key lawyers:
Kris Van Hove; Koen T’Syen; Valérie Lefever
Testimonials
‘This practice is very business oriented and understands the company’s needs when dealing with antitrust matters which are critical to move forward strategies.’
‘Individuals are very up to date with legislation and easily accessible.’
Key clients
Ads & Data
Allianz
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
DAF
GlaxoSmithKline plc
Haleon (spin-off containing the former consumer health business of GlaxoSmithKline)
pharma.be
Safran Group
Work highlights
- Represented advertising management agency Ads & Data in its challenge of the acquisition of RTL Belgium by DPG Media and Rossel Group before the Belgian Competition Authority and the Markets Court.
- Representing the DAF group and Paccar group companies in all their damage claims which are being raised in Belgium following on from the Commission’s settlement decision in Trucks.
- Represented Sopra Steria before the Belgian Competition Authority on its acquisition of Assua.
Belgium > Competition: EU and global Tier 2
Multinationals, goverment bodies and trade associations comprise the enviable client base at Van Bael & Bellis. The firm is best known for its work on major cartel and abuse of dominance cases, as well as its appellate representation before various EU courts. Andrzej Kmiecik and Porter Elliott jointly head up the practice. Other key names in the group of 'eminent specialists' include name partner Jean-François Bellis, merger review expert Johan Van Acker, and Andreas Reindl.Practice head(s):
Andrzej Kmiecik; Porter Elliott
Other key lawyers:
Jean-Francois Bellis; Kris Van Hove; Markus Wellinger; Johan Van Acker; Andreas Reindl; Catherine Gordley
Testimonials
‘Excellent expertise, know the right people and know how to get things done.’
‘Van Bael & Bellis covers all areas of competition law and also all areas of international trade law linked to competition. They are active internationally and have an excellent reputation in various jurisdictions.’
‘The individuals are all eminent specialists in their respective fields and available 24/7.’
‘Van Bael & Bellis is a team of excellent specialists.’
‘A strong independent competitor to the major international practices which is capable of handling both major merger control matters at EU level and is also very experienced on cartels.’
Kris Van Hove and Andrzej Kmiecik are both extremely experienced on cartel matters and provide wise and reassuring counsel.’
‘Jean-Francois Bellis remains strongly involved in the practice and there is little he does not know in the field of competition law.’
Key clients
Association for Competitive Technology (ACT)
Bloomberg
Carlsberg
Eli Lilly
Gigaset
Gilead
Halliburton
Japan Airlines
Neste Group
Nike
PPG Group
Pentair
Quaker Houghton
Stora Enso
Toyoda Gosei
Umicore Group
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Stora Enso in the European Commission investigation of a suspected cartel among suppliers of wood pulp.
- Successfully represented Alcogroup and its subsidiary Alcodis in proceedings initiated by the European Commission relating to the alleged ethanol benchmarks cartel.
- Representing the ISU in its appeal against the European Commission decision which found that the client had infringed Article 101 TFEU by adopting and enforcing rules under which it determines whether ISU skaters may participate in speed skating competitions organised by third parties.
Belgium > Dispute resolution Tier 2
The ‘extremely knowledgeable and helpful‘ practice at Van Bael & Bellis has experience in domestic and international litigation, particularly across life sciences, competition, IP, and employment law. Public procurement issues, damages litigation, and regulatory disputes are key areas of focus for the team. ‘Quick thinker and amiable lawyer‘ Catherine Longeval leads the team with expertise across life sciences law, unfair market practices, product liability claims, and general commercial law. Koen T’Syen is recommended for his ‘considerable expertise in distribution agreements and related disputes‘ and for being a ‘very reliable partner‘.Practice head(s):
Catherine Longeval
Other key lawyers:
Koen T’Syen; Vincent Reijns
Testimonials
‘The team is relatively small but very stable and of excellent quality. Both Catherine Longeval and Vincent Reijns are smart, flexible and fun to work with. I’m impressed by their work ethics and dedication.’
‘They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Clear in quotes and prompt in updates.’
‘I worked with Koen T’Syen. He has demonstrated considerable expertise in distribution agreements and related disputes. Koen is extremely clear when it comes to looking at all possible scenarios and coming up with effective solutions. He is a very reliable partner. ’
‘The VBB team is my go-to team in Belgium for any contentious matters; in particular, they are extremely strong in any distribution related matters (disputes upon terminations of distribution agreements). Given the complexity of Belgium laws and practice, the VBB support is indispensable.’
‘Koen T’Syen is my primary contact person and an absolute expert in any distribution related matters, both contentious and non-contentious. They deliver swift and exceptional quality work in a very efficient manner.’
‘Swift follow-up on cases and outstanding in depth knowledge.’
‘Catherine Longeval is a quick thinker and amiable lawyer.’
Key clients
ABO Infinium Americas Opco
Allianz
Amphenol
AstraZeneca
Bidfood
Cavagna Group
Coca-Cola Euro-Pacific Partners
Elicio
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals
Malysse
Mars
Scholt Energy
Schwabe Pharma
Voo (formerly Nethys)
Work highlights
- Acting for a Dutch water management authority within the context of complex and high-stakes legal proceedings valued at approx. €70m.
- Acting for two private equity funds in several legal proceedings initiated against a Belgian life sciences company by minority shareholders in relation to a disputed reverse stock split, judicial restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings.
- Acting for a major insurance company in complex litigation initiated by a software developer against several insurance companies in relation to alleged exclusionary market practices.
Belgium > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Van Bael & Bellis has continued to expand its presence in the corporate finance space, hiring Cedric Hauben and Charles Heinen from Allen & Overy LLP as well as Caroline Daout from DLA Piper in late 2022, and advising a growing roster of institutional lenders and corporate borrowers on project financing matters. The team is well-equipped to assist with financings for PPP, energy, and infrastructure projects, and it also handles distressed financings as well as export credit facility arrangements. Johan Mouraux leads the practice and is noted for his expertise across project finance and restructuring matters.Practice head(s):
Johan Mouraux
Other key lawyers:
Carolien Daout; Cedric Hauben; Charles Heinen; Jorren Garrez
Testimonials
‘Johan Mouraux has proven to be able to successfully close the deal on time.’
Key clients
ING Belgium
Belgian Eco Energy
Luminus
DIF Capital Partners
Groupe Forrest International
International Capital Markets Association
Jan De Nul
Gentse Warmte Centrale
LuWa SA
TramArdent SA
Triplepoint Capital
Willemen Group
Cleanlease Group
Alpha Blue Ocean fund
Gamma Group
BSTOR
Locky
Work highlights
- Assisted TramArdent with its mediation proceedings, involving all sponsors and the tendering authority to reach a successful outcome and achieve renewed viability for the first Liège tram line PPP project.
- Assisted LuWa SA with a PPP project for the design, modernisation, operation and maintenance of public lighting equipment of the Walloon region’s highway network worth €400m.
- Assisted US venture capital investor TriplePoint Capital with various rounds of financing of Belgian electric bicycle manufacturer Cowboy.
Belgium > EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection Tier 3
The ‘extremely collaborative‘ data protection team at Van Bael & Bellis advises a roster of major multinationals on GDPR compliance programmes, ethical impact assessments, cybersecurity issues, e-privacy matters, cross-border data transfers, and data breaches. In terms of industry focus, the firm is noted particularly for its expertise in the life sciences space. Counsel Thibaut D’hulst is the key senior contact.Practice head(s):
Thibaut D’hulst
Other key lawyers:
Dariusz Kloza
Testimonials
‘I have found VBB to be extremely collaborative and responsive. They also take the time to listen and understand my particular situation and give practical advice that can realistically be implemented.’
‘Thibaut D’hulst is excellent – very knowledge, responds quickly, gives practical advice.’
Key clients
Encoded Pharmaceuticals
Gedeon Richter
Health Standards Organization
Patient Centrics
Pharma.be
Super League Triathlon
Work highlights
- Advising Super League Triathlon, an organiser of innovative triathlon events and formats which also provides related apps and services, on a range of data protection matters.
- Assisting Belgian industry association and national EFPIA member pharma.be and its members with the use of Real World Evidence in the context of drug development and approval.
- Advising Encoded Therapeutics, a US-based pharmaceutical research company, on GDPR compliance issues.
Belgium > Intellectual property Tier 3
The ‘excellently balanced team’ at Van Bael & Bellis covers contentious and non-contentious work concerning patents, trade marks and copyrights, and is a key destination for clients from the life sciences and music industries. Mandates connected to digital market platforms and software protection are additional areas of strength. Peter L’Ecluse leads the practice alongside Thibaut D’hulst; the former is regularly tasked with patent litigation in the life sciences sector, while the latter handles the IP compliance dimension of projects involving new technologies. Gert-Jan Fraeyman is highlighted for his expertise in IP transfer agreements.Practice head(s):
Peter L’Ecluse; Thibaut D’hulst
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent balanced team. Good sharing of tasks between the team according to seniority, availability and knowledge.’
‘Team was excellent.’
Key clients
Beiersdorf
Canon Europe
ECMWF
FCR Media
Gedeon Richter
Hang in Out
IFPI
Nike
Sopra Steria
Super League Triathlon
Canon Europe
Work highlights
- Representing record labels in their bid to have the Constitutional Court annul specific provisions of the Belgian Law of 19 June 2022.
- Advised Beiersdorf on various IP work, in particular patent and trade mark-related issues and queries, and assisted in the drafting and negotiation of adequate representations and warranties.
- Advised Sopra Steria on various IP-related issues in the context of the acquisition of Belgian holding company Assua NV and its subsidiaries, including drafting and negotiating an IP transfer agreement.
Belgium > Employment Tier 4
Life sciences expert and employment litigation specialist Catherine Longeval leads the team at Van Bael & Bellis, which focuses particularly on handling individual and collective dismissals in the context of restructuring projects and on representing its clients in sensitive harassment-related termination cases as well as in union negotiations around redundancies. Sara Beutels is a further key contact in the team and advises clients on a growing volume of pensions-related matters.Practice head(s):
Catherine Longeval
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Van Bael & Bellis employment team is agile and very responsive. You can feel their culture is to help you to get what you need in the most efficient way.’
‘Sara Beutels is very responsive and easily understands client needs and problems. She works efficiently and pragmatically towards solving them. With Sara, it very much feels like a no-nonsense approach, you get exactly what you need.’
‘The team worked well and dynamically together and was always coordinated and informed.’
‘Our case went smoothly because of the good cooperation with the lawyers. Due to the good cooperation, I would always work with them again and recommend them.’
‘Proactive, clear and commercially oriented. Exceptionally precise and informed advice.’
‘Consistent professionalism, availability, technical knowledge and understanding of client priorities. If I could have Sara Beutels’ support on all the jurisdictions we operate in, that would be a huge comfort.’
‘Accessible, professional, fast response, technical knowledge, to the point.’
‘The VBB team has profound knowledge of Belgian labour law. Case management is conducted at a high level, which is a comfort to us.’
Key clients
Bidvest
Bidfood
Bridgestock Care
MSG Care
DiaSorin
EPAM
Embassy of Namibia
Gedeon Richter
Goodix
Hyundai Motor Company Brussels
Hoya
KIA Belgium
Kekst CNC
Nissha Metallizing Solutions
Pentax Medical
Quaker Houghton
Rockwool Group
Sponge
Survitec
Work highlights
- Assisted Nisha Metallizing Solutions, a manufacturer of metallised packaging and labelling solutions, with a broad range of employment issues, including collective labour agreements, disciplinary sanction proceedings, and several day-to-day HR matters.
- Assisted EPAM with a wide variety of employment law work, including the harmonisation of several employment conditions/benefits for different Belgian entities following the acquisition of the Emakina group, the harmonisation and amendment of several sets of work rules and employee policies, and the implementation of digital payroll documents.
- Advised new client Survitec, a global survival technology leader, on several sensitive dismissal cases, including dismissals for serious cause.
Van Bael & Bellis > Firm Profile
Van Bael & Bellis is a leading independent law firm headquartered in Brussels with offices in London and Geneva. Established in 1986, we house a multinational team of lawyers who provide specialised advice to clients ranging from FTSE 100 companies and government bodies to international trade associations and global law firms. Since our inception, we have developed a reputation as one of the most skilful teams of lawyers in our areas of expertise.
Global: Van Bael & Bellis has a global client base. Our team consists of over 80 lawyers from more than 20 different countries who understand the subtleties of working within multiple jurisdictions and different cultural environments.
Focused: At Van Bael & Bellis, we are well known for our client-centred approach and our focused expertise in EU and national competition law, international trade and customs law, regulatory law, public international law, international dispute resolution as well as corporate and commercial law.
Independent: Our independent structure has enabled us to develop our firm in the way we believe best serves our clients’ needs. Moreover, our independence allows us to select the ‘best-of-the-best’ law firms anywhere in the world when working on projects involving jurisdictions beyond our in-house expertise.
Multilingual:Â Our working language is English, but we also work in many other languages, including Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Danish, Dari, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Macedonian, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and Ukrainian.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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EU and national competition (abuses of dominance, cartel investigations, the establishment and operation of distribution systems, joint ventures, the licensing and use of intellectual property rights, merger control and state aid) | |||
EU and international trade (anti-dumping and other trade defence instruments, customs and export controls, investigations initiated by third countries, and WTO dispute settlement proceedings) | |||
Public international law (territorial scope of application of treaties, treaty obligations, human rights and sanctions) | |||
International arbitration (international arbitration proceedings under the rules of the major arbitral institutions, with particular expertise in disputes relating to foreign investment under bilateral investment treaties) | |||
EU regulatory (agriculture, chemicals (REACH), consumer protection, data protection, environment, life sciences, product safety and energy) | |||
Corporate, commercial and transactional (banking & finance, corporate, dispute resolution, employment, information technology, intellectual property, M&A, projects and unfair market practices) |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Saud Aldawsari | Associate Saud Aldawsari focuses on international trade law and international investment law… | View Profile | |
Ms Sarah Arens | Associate Sarah’s practice focuses on Belgian business law, with a particular emphasis… | View Profile | |
Mr Gábor Báthory | Counsel Gábor Báthory practises EU and international trade law, EU competition law… | View Profile | |
Mr Sergiy Beketov | Associate Sergiy Beketov specialises in international trade law and WTO matters. His… | View Profile | |
Mr Jean-François Bellis | Jean-François Bellis is a founding partner of Van Bael & Bellis. Before… | View Profile | |
Ms Sara Beutels | Counsel Sara Beutels focuses on all aspects of employment and social security… | View Profile | |
Ms Katharina Bongs | Counsel Katharina Bongs focuses on EU and German competition law and EU… | View Profile | |
Mr Michel Bonne | Partner Michel Bonne focuses on corporate M&A. He has advised a wide… | View Profile | |
Mr Richard Burton | Senior Counsel Richard Burton specialises in EU and UK competition law. He… | View Profile | |
Mr Ugur Can Hekim | Associate Ugur Can Hekim focuses on all aspects of EU and international… | View Profile | |
Ms Alicia Cauwenbergh | Associate Alicia Cauwenbergh focuses on Belgian business law with a particular emphasis… | View Profile | |
Ms Victoria Ciudin | Associate Victoria Ciudin focuses on all aspects of EU law, with a… | View Profile | |
Mr Michael Clancy | Partner Michael Clancy focuses on EU competition law, including advising clients on… | View Profile | |
Mr Gabriele Coppo | Trade & Customs Partner Gabriele Coppo regularly represents clients (including governments, industry… | View Profile | |
Mr Victor Crochet | Associate Victor Crochet focuses on trade remedy and WTO law. Victor assists… | View Profile | |
Mr Mats Cuvelier | Associate Mats Cuvelier focuses on international trade law, including WTO dispute settlement. | View Profile | |
Mr Thibaut D'hulst | Counsel Thibaut D’hulst focuses on data protection, intellectual property law, pharmaceutical law… | View Profile | |
Mr Philippe De Baere | Philippe De Baere is the firm’s managing partner. His practice focuses on… | View Profile | |
Mr Quentin Declève | Associate Quentin Declève focuses on international litigation and arbitration, as well as… | View Profile | |
Ms Manon Denis | Associate Manon Denis focuses on all aspects of employment and social security… | View Profile | |
Mr Fabrizio Di Gianni | Partner Fabrizio Di Gianni practises competition and trade law. He also assists… | View Profile | |
Mr Floris-Willem Dierickx | Associate Floris-Willem Dierickx focuses on competition law and international trade law. | View Profile | |
Mr Porter Elliott | Partner Porter Elliott specialises in all aspects of competition law, with particular… | View Profile | |
Mr Reshad Forbes | Senior Counsel Reshad Forbes specialises in the EU’s regulatory laws, in particular… | View Profile | |
Mr Marc Freedman | Associate Marc Freedman focuses on UK and EU competition law. Marc’s practice… | View Profile | |
Ms Catherine Gordley | Counsel Catherine Gordley focuses on EU competition law. She specialises in representing… | View Profile | |
Ms Shaziea Habibi | Associate Shaziea Habibi focuses on Belgian business law, with a particular emphasis… | View Profile | |
Mr Samuel Hall | Associate Samuel Hall focuses on EU competition law as well as EU… | View Profile | |
Ms Diljá Helgadóttir | Associate Diljá Helgadóttir focuses on all aspects of EU competition law, as… | View Profile | |
Mr Jason Houston-McMillan | Associate Jason Houston-McMillan focuses on international trade law, including WTO dispute settlement. | View Profile | |
Mr David Hull | David Hull practises EU competition law. David has a wide range of experience… | View Profile | |
Ms Anna Jorna | Associate Anna Jorna focuses on all aspects of EU competition law. | View Profile | |
Ms Etsuko Kameoka | Counsel Etsuko Kameoka specialises in EU competition law, with a particular emphasis… | View Profile | |
Mr Tim Kasten | Partner Tim specialises in EU competition law, with a particular emphasis on… | View Profile | |
Mr Andrzej Kmiecik | Partner Andrzej Kmiecik focuses on competition law, with particular expertise in merger… | View Profile | |
Mr Peter L'Ecluse | Partner Peter L’Ecluse focuses on life sciences, competition law and intellectual property… | View Profile | |
Mrs Valérie Lefever | Associate Valérie Lefever focuses on EU competition law, as well as EU… | View Profile | |
Ms Pei Fang Lo | Senior Counsel Pei Fang Lo focuses on international trade law and corporate… | View Profile | |
Ms Catherine Longeval | Partner Catherine Longeval specialises in litigation before the Belgian courts and advises… | View Profile | |
Mr Richard Luff | Partner Richard Luff specialises in international trade law, with a particular focus… | View Profile | |
Ms Hannelore Matthys | Counsel Hannelore Matthys focuses on corporate law with an emphasis on cross-border… | View Profile | |
Mr Johan Mouraux | Johan Mouraux has over 20 years of experience advising clients in financing… | View Profile | |
Ms Emmanuelle Mouzon | Associate Emmanuelle is an associate who specialises in corporate law focusing on… | View Profile | |
Mr Pablo Muñiz | Partner Pablo Muñiz is head of the customs practice of Van Bael… | View Profile | |
Ms Charlotte Nassogne | Senior Counsel Charlotte Nassogne focuses on EU, as well as national Belgian… | View Profile | |
Ms Isabella Omrod-Bufill | Associate Isabella Omrod-Bufill practises all aspects of EU law, with a particular… | View Profile | |
Ms Maria-Olga Papadopoulou | Associate Maria-Olga is an associate who specialises in competition law and European… | View Profile | |
Mr Todor Papanov | Associate Todor Papanov is a UK qualified solicitor based in our London… | View Profile | |
Ms Adriana Pérez-Gil | With over ten years of experience in the Mexican private and public… | View Profile | |
Mr Francesco Pili | Associate Francesco Pilli focuses on EU and Italian competition law as well… | View Profile | |
Mr Giovanni Pregno | Associate Giovanni Pregno focuses on Italian and EU competition law as well… | View Profile | |
Ms Joanna Redelbach | Associate Joanna Redelbach practices international trade law, with a particular emphasis on… | View Profile | |
Ms Agnieszka Paulina Regiec | Associate Agnieszka Paulina Regiec focuses on international trade law, WTO matters and… | View Profile | |
Mr Vincent Reijns | Associate Vincent Reijns focuses on all aspects of Belgian business law, with… | View Profile | |
Ms Stephanie Reinart | Senior Counsel Stephanie Reinart focuses on EU and German competition law as… | View Profile | |
Mr Andreas Reindl | Partner Andreas Reindl focuses on European competition law. In particular, he has… | View Profile | |
Ms Charlotte Reyns | Associate Charlotte Reyns focuses on commercial and regulatory law. | View Profile | |
Mr Steve Ross | Associate Steve Ross focuses on EU competition law, as well as EU… | View Profile | |
Mr Yuriy Rudyuk | Yuriy Rudyuk specialises in international trade law with a particular focus on… | View Profile | |
Mr Aldo Scalini | Counsel Aldo Scalini specialises in EU law, with a particular focus on… | View Profile | |
Mr Benoît Servais | Partner Benoît Servais specialises in EU and WTO trade law, with a… | View Profile | |
Mr Alex Stratakis | Based in London, and with almost 15 years of experience in all… | View Profile | |
Mr Michel Struys | Partner Michel Struys practises EU and competition law. Michel Struys has a… | View Profile | |
Mr Koen T'Syen | Counsel Koen T’Syen specialises in commercial litigation and competition law. Koen has… | View Profile | |
Mr Johan Van Acker | Partner Johan Van Acker specialises in EU and national competition law. His… | View Profile | |
Ms Isabelle Van Damme | Partner Isabelle Van Damme specialises in international trade law (WTO and preferential… | View Profile | |
Mr Kris Van Hove | Partner Kris Van Hove focuses on EU and national competition law, as… | View Profile | |
Ms Justine Van den Bon | Associate Justine Van den Bon focuses on Belgian business law, as well… | View Profile | |
Mr Lucas Verborgh | Associate Lucas Verborgh practices trade law with a particular focus on customs… | View Profile | |
Ms Margot Vogels | Associate Margot Vogels focuses on Belgian business law, as well as all… | View Profile | |
Mr Markus Wellinger | Partner Markus Wellinger focuses on competition and regulatory issues. Markus represents… | View Profile | |
Mr Andreas Wuylens | Associate Andreas Wuylens focuses on Belgian business law, with a particular emphasis… | View Profile | |
Ms Charlotte de Meeûs | Associate Charlotte de Meeûs focuses on Belgian business law, as well as… | View Profile | |
Mr Thomas de Visser | Associate Thomas de Visser practises trade law, EU competition law and EU… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 84Languages
Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Danish Dari Dutch English French German Greek Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Icelandic Italian Japanese Macedonian Pashto Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Turkish UkrainianOther
Other offices : London : Geneva- Customs, trade, WTO and anti-dumping
- Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Competition: Belgian law
- Competition: EU and global
- Dispute resolution