‘The team is easy to work with. They quickly get an insight of your needs and come up with pragmatic solutions, even in complex international cases.’

‘Hakim Boularbah is impressively strong on international law issues. Olivier van der Haegen is solution-oriented and delivers quick and hands-on advice.’

‘Close to the business issues, pragmatic, efficient.’

‘Vast litigation experience, very professional, pragmatic, great responsiveness’

‘The team members are very responsive and always available on short notice to provide counsel. They are able to think strategically, and even the lawyers who do not have many years under their belts are able to think like a master chess player.’

‘Although a dispute was not at all anticipated, the NautaDutilh dispute resolution team has in an efficient manner taken over from its M&A colleagues the handling of our case.’

‘Sophie Jacmain and Stan Brijs are exceptional as they are talented dispute attorneys and manage the NautaDutilh dispute resolution team as a team.’

‘Stan Brijs is an outstanding litigator with an extraordinary capability to explain very complex matters in plain layman terms – he is also always very mindful of the culture within the company.’

‘Dedicated, knowledgeable staff with business acumen. Available after hours and at short notice. Very reasonable rates. They do not litigate for the sake of litigation and have a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution.’

‘Special mention to Bram Van Cauwenberge. Really client-focussed, pragmatic, available, and a great work ethic.’

‘Great team, excellent lawyers – bright, hard working and true team players.’

‘The Quinz team is very knowledgeable and approachable, and the quality of their work is truly excellent.’

‘Benoît Allemeersch is a top-notch litigator who is trusted by clients and peers alike. He leads and trains his team of bright litigators expertly, and handles large domestic cases and arbitration files. The combination of his practice with his academic career and ties ensure that he can deliver stellar advice and is on top of legal developments in his field.’

‘Géraldine Scraeyen is an extremely capable lawyer, detail-oriented, strong writing and persuasive skills, multilingual, and hard working.’

‘Benoit Allemeersch is extremely talented. I think he is one of the best litigators in Belgium.’

‘Benoit Allemeersch is an exceptional counsel in court and in international arbitration.’

‘I rely on Quinz’s litigation team for all procedural and common-law issues because they’re the most reliable law firm I’ve worked with. The whole team is very responsive.’

‘Quinz’s litigation department is involved in the most important law suits in Belgium, they have a pragmatic approach when solving cases and are always very responsive.’

‘In-depth theoretical knowledge, well experienced with dispute resolution. Committed to reach goals.’

‘Pieter Wouters is thorough and committed to win.’

‘Glenn Heirman is diligent and detail-oriented.’

‘Expert knowledge combined with a pragmatic approach, very accessible, always deliver on time.’

‘A practice that is theoretically strong whilst also hands-on and pragmatic. Not afraid to take a position.’

‘Dorothée Vermeiren will look at issues from all angles and will raise potential blind spots.’

‘We have built up a good cooperation with Clifford Chance in very short time to resolve a main problem in international tax fraud and evasion. For us the international network and experiences of a Law office such as Clifford Chance was (in association with the price level) a main factor in our decision to give them the assignment.’

‘Dorothée Vermeiren is very professional and involved, solution-oriented, good communicator.’

‘Dorothée Vermeiren is an excellent litigator, strategic thinker, and knows her files well.’

‘The litigation team combines a strategic, hands-on approach with an academic approach. This is the perfect combination.’

‘Ignace Claeys is an excellent lawyer, outstanding and down to earth.’

‘Very diversified and complementary competences. Very good documentation and preparation deck before each meeting. Very good follow up on the costs for our Group.’

‘Long term relationship with all. Very stable team knowing the file very well. Patrick Hofströssler is a very experimented counsellor and a strong add-value. Both Ann Sofie Maertens and Alexandre Rigolet also complete very well the team with their knowledge an dedication to the case.’

‘It’s a real team. A team that complements each other very well.’

‘The first thing that I appreciate is the professionalism and the mastery of their expertise. I also appreciate their frankness about the chances of a case being successful. When the partner who manages our file tells us that we have a chance to win, we have always won.’

‘Michèle Grégoire is one of the top legal brains in town.’

‘Vanessa Foncke is business-oriented, fully available and provides a great combined legal and commercial view.’

‘Very strong partner involvement.’

‘Vanessa Foncke has a deep knowledge of the dossiers, and wants to understand even the technicalities of our operations. In all the sessions at the Arbitration Tribunal she gave an excellent performance which resulted in winning all of the claims or being able to come to a settlement, even in those that were very unlikely to be won.’

‘Very good in international arbitration.’

‘A strong team with extended competencies in various areas. Very good internal and external communication when additional expertise is required by the customer.’

‘Lead contacts Olivier Vanden Berghe and Roel Francis are experts in their respective fields, and supporting contact Thijs Vermeulen is a high level right-hand man.’

‘The arbitration team is exceptional, particularly for complex international arbitration. Arnaud Nuyts and his team combine strong advocacy with a deep understanding of complex legal issues and business practices, as well as excellent strategy. Above all, Prof Nuyts is respected by arbitrators who listen to him and trust his interpretation of the law.

‘I have been working closely with Liederkerke for a few years now. The areas covered are broad: civil procedure, cross border procedure, arbitration related court proceedings, criminal law and the law of cassation. For each area the services offered were of outstanding quality.’

‘My main point of contact is Arnaud Nuys who brought in his partners Simone Nudelholc, Roules Francis, Beatrice van Tournout. They interact seamlessly and they provide consistently highest quality in all areas. The case we handled is extremely complex and the team around Arnaud has proven to be on top of the issues at any given time.’

‘The team is very communicative, interactive and very responsive. They reply, explain the legal jargon, implications and make reasonable expectations. They established a shared platform, a whatsapp group for quick feedback.’

‘Great team, well streamlined and available, good follow-up’

‘Roel Fransis: very knowledgeable, excellent follow-up and excels in expertise (up to date of case law, in-depth knowledge of the law) – warm personality and great to work with.’

‘It is a professional and experienced team with the necessary knowledge.’

‘Appreciate their kindness, professionalism, and approach.’

‘Strong dispute resolution skills which ensures an agreement between parties.’

‘Hugo Keulers and his team are always available, they have strong communication skills and ensure swift follow-up.’

‘They are very experienced in handling the files, litigation and finding suitable solutions in various situations. Can think out of the box.’

‘Hugo Keulers is a very experienced lawyer who takes matters into his hands and bring cases to a good end.’

‘Jo Willems is an experienced lawyer who thinks out of the box and gets the job done in a professional way.’

‘Very responsive team with a high experience in all the areas of the commercial litigation.’

‘Personal involvement of partners, outstanding quality of work, and the people are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Steven Callens stands out for his sharp legal analysis and dedicated approach.’

‘Great, personal and friendly approach. Clear lines of communication (in different languages) and always keeping us abreast of the process, the situation and key/critical steps. Client care, and collaboration is a core strength – they really helped, supported and in fact added some analysis and insight to the overall process. They demonstrated a clear understanding of UK law and the comparison to EU/Belgium law – pointing out differences and where we could align things.’

‘Alexander Hansebout was exceptional – calm, confident, knowledgeable and considered. Clear understanding of the issues and the gaps and how best to approach to resolve them.’

‘Alexander Hansebout and his team really has the capacity to quickly get to the core of a matter and come up with innovative approaches on the resolution.’

‘Alexander is a patient person, who will make time for you always.’

‘Alexander Hansebout: smart, practical, strategic sensibility, responsive.’

‘Great team, excellent collaboration.’

‘The litigation team of Altius has a solid expertise in complex arbitration and litigation matters. Responsive and efficient.’

‘Alexander Hansebout is very well qualified, always to the point, makes the issues understandable and provides solutions according to the needs of each matter.’

‘Thorough knowledge of relevant subject matter – pragmatic approach’

‘Bart Volders clarifies complex matters in a pragmatic way’

‘A good team of lawyers who are experienced in dispute resolution.’

‘Karel Schulpen is an experienced lawyer who knows how to handle his files.’

‘We have worked with Joost Verlinden and his team for several years and we are still very satisfied with the services delivered: excellent litigation skills, very easy to reach out to and a very good knowledge of our business.’

‘CMS Brussels shows an outstanding track record of providing stellar legal advice to tech firms in a wide range of areas, from commercial matters to tricky litigation cases over privacy analysis. Their encyclopaedic knowledge of EU law is truly unique.’

‘The team is very proactive and solutions oriented. Also, what is remarkable, is the fact that the team is pragmatic.’

‘This team has all the know how concentrated in one firm due to a combination of the specialised skills in the domain of litigation & public law (public sector) and the experience with the postal sector. It’s not easy to find this combination of skills/experience altogether and makes it unique and valuable from a client perspective.’

‘Bob Martens is a highly qualified lawyer known for his expertise in public law and public procurement in particular. He is not only very specialised and experienced but also thinks out of the box in complex matters and is solution focussed.’

‘Good level of reactivity and diversity of the team. Good relationship with the customers and within the team.’

‘Most of the time we work with Partners, they are really keen to understand our needs. They make “law” accessible and understandable for everyone. They try to find the easiest way to close a deal, meaning they will go right to the point. If needed, they can also find some challenging way to close a deal/agreement/claim.’

‘We have a very well established relationship with Fieldfisher which has been ongoing for a number of years. They have always acted in a professional manner, working closely with us to provide advice and guidance when required. They are timely in their responses and always update us on case matters in a timely manner.’

‘We have worked with Maxime Berlingin for a number of years and have always experienced fantastic client service. Maxime is incredibly knowledgeable in the area and is always quick to respond to queries we may have, providing thorough explanations and guidance when required.’

‘Direct communications & commercial solutions.’

‘Maxime Berlingin is a direct communicator who offers practical and commercial solutions. Understands people and the challenges that people as individuals can pose to a settlement.’

‘Good contacts and good way to explain what is important and what strategy could be efficient.’

‘Excellent team in dispute resolution. They are able to address the concerns of a variety of industries.’

‘All lawyers I have been working with at Schoups are very dedicated, clever and hard working people.’

‘They do what they say they will do and will tell you if it’s better to negotiate. So far I have never been disappointed by them and never ‘lost’ a case. Very good advice.’

‘Very skilled litigation counsels. Business acumen and attention to the details. Delivers outstanding outcomes by mixing the right ingredients.’

‘Benjamin Marchandise is truly dedicated to his clients, taking immediate actions and initiatives to address all concerns. Always willing to go the extra mile. That gives a sense of true partnership with his client.’

‘Schoups lawyers are easy accessible, flexible and always think in a solution-oriented way with their clients. The team of Schoups law firm have a dynamic, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach and offer a professional and high-quality service. It is practically a one-stop- shop for who is involved in construction and real estate. During the pandemic Schoups lawyers have maintained their level of service, accessibility. They were one of the first to have organised seminars and solutions how to legally deal with the problems of the first lockdown in Belgium for the construction and real estate sector.’

‘The partners Marco Schoups, Kris Lemmens and Maarten Somers stand out with their professional and high-quality knowledge and service. They think in solutions not in problems and help you to find a settlement agreement rather than a lawsuit.’

‘The dispute resolution team of Schoups knows our business through and through and have specialists covering all aspects of our needs. In addition, the team consists of a large number of very good lawyers at a partner level, but also at associate level, which means that there is always somebody available to brainstorm on pressing matters.’

‘Even though the team members are leading lawyers in their field, they are down-to-earth and very pleasant to work with. In particular Geert De Buyzer and Maarten Somers combine the quality of being excellent lawyers and also being a pleasure to work with.’

‘Joanna Kolber is excellent.’

‘Excellent communication and knowledge of the case. Very complementary collaborators.’

‘Excellent lawyers. Trilingual people. excellent communication skills.’

‘Olivier Clevenbergh and Sébastien Ryelandt are excellent lawyers.’

‘Excellent personal contact, reacting quickly for urgent demands. They give you a great confidence.’

‘Strong in collaboration and knowledge. Hands on. Problem solvers.’

‘High quality, no effort is too big. Co-operation with Joanna Kolber is excellent.’

‘Dynamic team that thinks together with the in-house counsel and the business. The team has both expertise and innovation.’

‘Thierry Bosly and Olivier Vanhulst are seasoned litigators. They combine a very good knowledge of the law with commercial savviness.’

‘Thierry Bosly brings perspective and strategic advice to a file, which are both very valuable. Olivier Vanhulst is a very strong lawyer. Together, they form a very good team.’

‘Excellent Team for tax dispute resolution!’

‘Samuel Vanthienen is our direct contact regarding Tax dispute resolution. He is an excellent lawyer and negotiator!’

‘Bert Luyten is our primary contact at Laurius. He is responsive and commercial in his approach. I was impressed by his focus on ensuring that clients receive not just the legal, but also the practical and strategic advice they need to achieve their business objectives.’

‘Excellent and honest advice to resolve the situation, fantastic partnering goes the extra mile for the client.’

‘A very service aimed and dedicated team; with a lot of partner attention and very talented partners.’

‘Bert Luyten knows the Belgian litigation practice by heart and has a great drive in litigations. He combines a sound strategic analysis with pragmatic solutions.’

‘Karen Vermaere is very analytical and pleasant to work with.’

‘Laurius is unique in the way they look at the issue and the way they put together a team to handle the case. More specifically they analyse every single subject where the case is involved and develop a plan for every single criteria followed in the strategy to defend their client including the potential fall back scenario’s per criteria.’

‘Bert Luyten is outstanding with his in-depth knowledge but also his experience in judges from different courts.’

‘Very hands on and to the point. Very high strategic insights – they are able to identify important milestones in a file before the opponents realise the existence of these milestones.’

‘They are simply no-nonsense, rock-solid lawyers who offer good service at the right price.’

‘Always on-point and on time.’

‘Jeroen Raskin is professional, flexible and result-oriented.’

‘Perfectly sized  for SME companies. Efficient communications. Acceptable billing levels.’

‘The quality of the legal research and advice is exceptional as well as follow up and communication with the client. Most importantly they try to provide actual pragmatic solution to the problem rather than overcomplicating it.’

‘Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills.’

‘Alain de Jonge is a perfect business partner who shows interest in the specific needs of the business he is delivering legal services to. Not only the theoretical legal aspects matter, also the feasibility of solutions and legal setups in a day-to-day business environment.’

‘The Dispute Resolution practice of Seeds of Law places a particularly high value on resolving disputes out of court and has a particular strength in strategic legal advice at the early stages of a problem. A point of differentiation and a real benefit for clients. The focus is always on avoiding risks. When litigation can no longer be avoided, the Seeds of Law team has impressive courtroom skills. The law firm represents both corporate and private clients before all Belgian courts and is highly regarded in the market. They have an outstandingly strong sense of precedent and are extremely organised and efficient.’

‘The firm’s service orientation is really outstanding – I always feel that my wishes are immediately met. Compared to many other law firms operating in Belgium, I think Seeds of Law offers an impressive overall package, with exceptional legal expertise and a key attitude that the best solution to a dispute is not necessarily reached in court. This saves clients unnecessary risks and costs. Not surprisingly, the firm’s cost rates are always fair and comprehensible in every respect.’

‘Leo Peeters is a very constructive interlocutor, always calm, reflective and absolutely results-oriented. He is a quick thinker and transmits reassurance with his arguments, which are always very good. Moreover, Leo has a charismatic demeanour and is inspiring in negotiation positions with an eloquent manner. I am very enthusiastic about our cooperation and I am happy to recommend Leo Peeters as a lawyer in the field of Dispute Resolution.’