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‘The Stibbe litigation team provided us with great strategic and very practical advice, allowing us to focus on the strategy without getting lost in irrelevant details.’

‘Oliver Stevens clearly has a lot of litigation experience and is able to navigate disputes in a very strategic and practical manner, advising very effective strategies so that the client does not get lost in irrelevant details. He was assisted by a very good junior associate, Thomas Verheyen, who mastered all factual details of the case and prepared the stepping stones for our litigation strategy.’

‘Experienced and stable team that perfectly understand and knows our operations.’

‘Stibbe is one of the best disputes firms in the Belgian market. They are not a satellite office of a large international firm but, instead, provide dedicated and excellent service within the Belgian (and Benelux) markets. I recommend the firm to anyone that needs local advice.’

‘Nicolas Resimont, Oliver Stevens, and Sophie Bourgois are all excellent. Nicolas is a fierce and passionate advocate who you want on your side in any arbitration. Sophie has an amazing intellect. She has an excellent knowledge of the law and is able to quickly assimilate large amounts of information in short order. Oliver is a go-to lawyer in the Belgian market for all insurance-related disputes. I highly recommend all three.’

‘The quality of the advice received is always excellent – well documented from a legal point of view, but with a pragmatic approach that fits the client’s needs.’

‘Nicolas Résimont is an outstanding lawyer, very smart, with excellent knowledge of the law, and who really quickly understands the client’s needs and provides excellent advice, with a pragmatic approach.’

‘A renowned legal firm in the area of public law, including environment and urban planning law.’ 

‘Stibbe are unique in their capability to think strategically with the end result in mind.’

‘Dedicated team. Long-term collaboration with the same experts. Extended knowledge of the sector and the relevant legislation. Availability 24/7.’ 

‘They go the extra mile, and are well-informed about all the recent developments in case law. Their pragmatic approach is also very much appreciated.’

‘A strong team, with a wide range of knowledge and expertise. They are usually available for urgent questions, and provide thorough and reliable advice.’

‘Special mention for Jan Bouckaert and Guan Schaiko.’

‘Olivier Di Giacomo at Stibbe exceeds expectations. He has the unique capacity to integrate his legal approach fully with the client’s core values. He is fully result-driven and goal-oriented in his legal advice.’

‘Bastiaan Schelstraete has great expertise and availability.’

‘Experienced and professional team. Multi-disciplinary and expert legal services. Internal follow-up is well organised.’

‘Hans Van Bavel is top-notch. Clear analytical thinking, in depth technical knowledge and an utmost pleasure to work with. In Belgium one of the rare lawyers in this market that has a full overview and can deliver on all aspects.’

‘To the point approach, managing expectations and giving clear and concise advice.’

‘Hans Van Bavel is one of the best in the field, combining a calm attitude with sharp knowledge.’

‘Deep knowledge of the Belgium market. Recognition and availability.’

‘Erik Valgaeren and his team have the capability to analyse and strategically guide complex IT projects with excellent contract negotiation skills and a hands-on approach.’

‘Erik Valgaeren is an outstanding lawyer with a profound understanding of relevant IT developments in the market. He has the capacity to identify the critical needs of his clients in connection with IT projects.’

‘Highly experienced and easy to work with.’

‘Excellent cooperation, and great in-depth knowledge.’

‘They are very flexible and available.’

‘The practice has great expertise in patent litigation, in particular in the pharmaceutical industry. They also cover all aspects of IP law. They are really client-oriented and down-to-earth. They know how to work out a global strategy and are good team players in cross-border matters.’

‘Philippe Campolini and Ignace Vernimme are always available to provide the best advice possible to clients in a friendly atmosphere. It is always nice to work with both of them.’

‘Philippe Campolini is highly approachable, has superb expertise, and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘The quality, client service and responsiveness are simply unparalleled. The team know what matters to an institutional investor. They are also very pleasant to work with.’

‘Matthias Maselis is an outstanding lawyer who is able to find the right balance between complex legal risks and commercial considerations. He is a real problem-solver and brings clever solutions to the negotiation table. We always work with him when investing in Benelux.’

‘The Stibbe real estate team stands out for its excellence. They have a strong, large and specialised practice that is able to handle complex transactions in challenging time frames.’

‘Matthias Masselis is an outstanding lawyer with an exceptional ability to contribute to his clients’ business.’

‘What makes Stibbe unique is the commercial flair the real estate team has to come to a balanced deal that will result in a long-term partnership between the lessor and the tenant or the vendor and the buyer long after the signing of the transaction documents.’

‘Matthias Maselis is a great practitioner, exceptionally commercially minded, with a very good understanding of commercial implications and very hands-on.’

‘Matthias always goes above and beyond to help. He is available, quick, commercial and above all very pleasant to work with.’

‘Matthias Maselis has in-depth real estate investment and deal structuring knowledge.’

‘Great team- very efficient responsive and creative.’

‘Jan Peeters is outstanding and covering all grounds. Giving opportunities for the rest of the team to shine while having an eye on all parts of the transactions.’

‘Senior involvement of Stibbe people, pragmatic approach, not fighting for principles but seeking pragmatic solutions.’

‘Expertise in the financial markets.’

‘Marie De Roeck: able to manage a lot of work in a short timeframe.’

‘Stibbe has the unique capability to have the utmost professional and legally savvy team combined with strong commercial and client-focused thinking.’

‘Jan Peeters- Making complex client ideas seamless in execution and finding a way to merge client expectations with long term legal robustness is what makes Jan an incredibly strong partner, both at the negotiation table and when drawing up the legal documents to back up the discussions.’

‘They make things simple! Fast and efficient.’

‘Jan Bogaert is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. He is time efficient, goes directly to the point and is able to empathize with the client.’

‘Great team, very efficient, responsive and creative. Business friendly approach and deal making mindset. Ability to find solutions and provide alternatives. Very unique skillset for a law firm.’

‘Jan Peeters is outstanding and covering all grounds. Giving opportunities for the rest of the team to shine while having an eye on all parts of the transactions One of the best partners I have worked with in years across all European markets.’

‘Stefan Odeurs is an exceptional lawyer: Excellent competence, very experienced, emotional intelligence, quick reaction times.’

‘The team was cost-effective, we received great service at a reasonable price.’

‘Jan Bogaert’s availability was great, even on short notice and during busy periods, and we received pragmatic, to-the-point advice on our legal issues.’

‘Stibbe is a renowned Belgian law firm with a strong employment practice. Whenever my clients are in need of a Belgian lawyer, I will always choose Stibbe for their knowledge and professionalism.’

‘Innovative and responsive team.’

‘They work closely together and complement each other. They are always available and there is always someone who can help you with your case.’

‘A lot of expertise in different areas and detailed advice.’ 

‘Stibbe’s team has a deep knowledge and understanding of our business and our constraints. They are good business partners. They are available and prompt to answer and advise.’

‘Elisabeth Matthys is very hands-on and always prepared to think in terms of how your business works. I like her openness. Jan Proesmans is the master of details and very assured. He is very calm and radiates tranquility.’

‘Jérôme Aubertin is very responsive and straight to the point. He provides tailored and business-oriented advice.’

‘I had the pleasure of collaborating with Jérôme Aubertin. Jerome is a highly responsive individual. His professional approach and deep knowledge of his area of expertise along with his personality are a great asset.’

‘Excellent cooperation, in-depth knowledge.’

‘They are very flexible, always available.’

‘Availability, multidisciplinarity and effective teamwork’

‘Philippe Campolini and Louis Bidaine are able to synthesise complex facts in such a way as to make them understandable for a judge who would have to deal with a case and to identify and highlight the essential and striking elements that will serve their argument. They also take care to explore all possible strategies without rushing headlong in order to select the actions that will have the best chance of yielding positive results.’

‘Stibbe is a well known top law firm. Good work on cross-border cases.’

‘Pieter Wouters is a very professional and experienced lawyer. Good commercial understanding. Solution orientated.’

‘The team is strong in determining legal strategies (long and short term). Good focus on all aspects of the case, not just procedural.’

‘Pieter Wouters has very strong knowledge of jurisprudence.’

‘Straightforward advice. Always evaluating multiple options to come to the best advice. Swift response time.’

‘Very accessible. Transparent communication.’

‘The team has a strong knowledge of the insurance sector.’

‘What stands out is the quality of the people and their richness of knowledge.’

‘The team communicates in a clear and transparent way, is able to answer questions, and gives useful advice, taking into account the needs of our business. The team also responds quickly.’

‘Oliver Stevens is always available when needed. Transparent in his communication. Punctual in his deliverables. Gets to the core of the issues, gives well-considered advice and is well aware of context. He takes our own insights into account and is a great sparring partner.’

‘Sophie Bourgois and Oliver Stevens form a very strong team.’

‘The Belgian tax team at Stibbe provides high-quality work and straight-to-the-point advice. They have excellent knowledge not only of the legislative environment but also of the practices of the local tax authorities.’

‘They have excellent knowledge in the various areas of taxation. You can count on their advice on whatever tax topic!’

‘Stibbe’s tax team consists of skilled individuals that combine great technical tax knowledge with a pragmatic approach.’

‘The members of the team are available, even at short notice, and constantly meet the client’s expectations in terms of scope of work and timing.’

‘They differentiate themselves from others through the broad experience the individuals have, and as a relatively small team they can interact easily to get updated on all aspects of a case.’

‘Years of experience and outside-the-box thinking.’

‘Wim Panis is an excellent practitioner. He has deep technical knowledge and is able to use it to provide to-the-point and useful solutions for the client. He has great listening skills, and is able to quickly understand the client’s issue and needs. He combines this with the ability to explain complex technical issues in an understandable and effortless way. He always seems calm and patient, which makes him a key asset to have at your side as a client during stressful negotiations. He is also a great team player. He is very committed to his work and his clients.’

‘Henk Verstraete is a very knowledgeable tax lawyer and always available to help.’

‘Responsiveness.’

‘Jan Peeters has accompanied us all those years. I appreciate his and his team’s responsiveness. A partner we can definitely rely upon.’

‘Availability, multidisciplinarity and effective teamwork.’

‘Philippe Campolini and Louis Bidaine are able to synthesize complex facts in such a way as to make them understandable for a judge who would have to deal with a case and to identify and highlight the essential and striking elements that will serve their argument. They also take care to explore all possible strategies without rushing headlong in order to select the actions that will have the best chance of yielding positive results.’

‘Theoretical and practical knowledge.’

‘Erik Valgaeren: precision, knowledge, reactivity.’

‘Stibbe is very responsive and professional, the team understands our needs and issues, provide comprehensive analysis and pragmatic solutions. As a firm with a strong presence within Europe, Stibbe understands the local privacy and data compliance practice well, which provides us insight to implement our compliance framework.’

‘Erik Valgaeren and Sarah De Wulf are very professional. Both of them have very good knowledge and experience pertaining to GDPR and data compliance. Our concern about data compliance are addressed accordingly and timely and they also understand our business model well.’

‘The team are very willing to work on cross-border issues and under time pressure. We appreciate their in-depth knowledge on regulatory matters and data protection.’

‘Eric Valgaeren and Jan Joos are pragmatic and very responsive. Eric’s deep knowledge is greatly appreciated.’