The Legal 500

The firm

DLA Piper is one of the largest global legal services practices in the world, with over 4,200 lawyers in 76 offices in 30 countries. From its offices in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the US, legal and business advisers provide a broad range of services to local, regional and international clients.

To extend its already substantial geographic presence, DLA Piper has an exclusive agreement with independent law firms in Africa, Australasia, Europe and the Middle East, collectively known as DLA Piper Group. Through the alliance, DLA Piper provides integrated international legal solutions for clients, wherever they chose to do business.

DLA Piper in Belgium was named ‘Belgian Law Firm of the Year 2008’ (Belgian Legal Awards).

Areas of practice

Banking and finance: the banking and finance team has a real understanding of the Belgian financial environment and practices and is skilled in the areas of local, regional and international finance, as well as in the implementation of projects in various sectors.

Business support and restructuring: the Brussels team is one of the top teams in insolvency and recovery procedures, acting in several high-profile insolvencies.

Corporate, M&A and private equity: the team is highly trained in all aspects of M&A work, takeover bids and joint ventures and represents institutional investors, banks or management teams in private equity transactions. DLA Piper in Belgium was named ‘Corporate Law Firm of the Year 2009’ (Belgian Legal Awards).

Environmental and administrative law: the team assists clients in their relationship with local and federal governments in the areas of administrative law, public procurement and Belgian and European environmental law.

EU and competition: the team offers support over the increasing number of alleged cartels and the complex framework of rules affecting companies wanting to develop their markets.

IP and technology: the team is recognised as a leading Belgian practice, advising Belgian and international clients on: IT, outsourcing, intellectual property, e-commerce and life sciences. The commercial lawyers advise on the contractual arrangements to help minimise risk and have a particular focus on both China and French-speaking Africa.

Labour law: the firm’s clients are both national and international companies seeking advice on the acquisition of businesses and the restructuring of existing workforces, as well as on recruitment and termination.

Litigation and arbitration: in addition to mainstream litigation and arbitration work, the team is one of the few authorised to act before Belgium’s highest administrative court, the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court.

Public private partnerships: the Brussels team has extensive expertise in securing finance for the development of public assets and shaping relationships that achieve the right balance between social and economic values.

Real estate: the firm’s lawyers provide expert legal advice on all aspects of real estate, such as planning, construction, due diligence, litigation or leasing.

Tax: the practice focuses on the structuring, financing and implementation of both domestic and cross-border transactions, real estate tax, incentives, indirect taxes and tax litigation.

Contact Bob Martens (country managing partner)

Languages
Italian
Dutch
English
French
German
Greek
Japanese
Spanish
Swedish

Other offices
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Bosnia-Herzegovina*
China
Croatia*
Czech Republic
Egypt*
France
Georgia
Germany
Ghana*
Hong Kong
Hungary
Italy
Japan
Kenya*
Kuwait
Netherlands
New Zealand*
Norway
Oman
Poland
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Slovak Republic
South Africa*
Spain
Sweden*
Tanzania*
Thailand
Turkey
UAE
UK
US
Ukraine
Venezuela
Zambia*

Number of lawyers 4,200

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