Van Bael & Bellis > Brussels, Belgium > Firm Profile

‘High level connections, strong push to deliver, very professional.’

‘Richard Luff is simply outstanding.’

‘Steve Ross is very smart and committed.’

‘Van Bael & Bellis continues to provide outstanding services to our company in a wide range of competition and regulatory matters. The partners in charge are very accessible and the response time and quality of the advice are second to none.’

‘Catherine Longeval is very knowledgeable and responsive. Her no-nonsense style works very well with my business clients. David Hull and Mike Clancy are clear experts in the life sciences sector which make them an obvious choice for all types of anti-trust support.’

‘The collaboration with the team always goes well. They are ready and available to help with any issue. The team delivers great work and within time. In meetings, documents, reports, you understand what the team means and what they put on paper is readable and understandable. This is not always the case with other law firms.’

‘Koen T’Syen and Thibaut D’hulst are great lawyers to work with. They are available, ready to help and they know what they are talking about. Both lawyers try to understand how the company works and what strategy or solution could work best in the particular situation. No meeting or call is too much for them and they are always well on time in delivering advice.’

‘Approachable and diverse team.’

‘Highly experienced, and available, with detailed knowledge of the policy context.’

‘Catherine Longeval and her team are extremely knowledgeable on the pharma sector and provide outstanding service in all legal domains (from litigation to regulatory advice). The team works very efficiently and the legal advice is crystal clear.’

‘Catherine Longeval is an exceptional legal advisor and manager. She immediately grabs the case, sets up a team of lawyers and succeeds in providing clear and pragmatic legal advice.’

‘The team assisting us is composed of 2 lawyers, a senior partner and an associate level lawyer. Both make a perfect tandem and provide the right answers to our requests.’

‘Team members are very knowledgeable and adapt to our needs and practicalities.’

‘A collaborative and responsive team, who grasp facts quickly and have excellent attention to detail. The team benefits from strong technical skills.’

‘Kris van Hove is a pleasure to deal with and brings a broad, experienced perspective to complex antitrust questions.’

‘Key expertise in Competition law issues. Well coordinated team. Very quick and thorough responses to questions.’

‘Kris van Hove: extremely well prepared. Knows authors’ rights and collective management sector very well. Very good negotiator. Special mention also to Andreas Thiele and Catharine Gordley.’

‘Top expertise on competition law and excellent understanding of client’s business needs makes a perfect match here. Pragmatic, solution oriented advice. Agreed timetables are always met.’

‘We are collaborating with VBB for a long time. We appreciate this long lasting relationship which enforces the very efficient and pragmatic approach of cooperation. it’s a pleasure to collaborate with Hannelore Matthys because she is so efficient, smart and pragmatic.’

‘In-depth knowledge & expertise. Speed of service in demanding settings. Willingness to go the extra mile. Extra consulting & guidance’

‘Down to earth, friendly & open approach Was very pleased with the services of Hannelore Matthys & Michel Bonne.’

‘In my experience, the Van Bael & Bellis team is very knowledgeable and well equipped to assist in the whole suite of M&A transactions. The team is extremely hands on, and actively thinks with you on the best strategy and solutions.’

‘Michel Bonne – very business oriented lawyer that is able to provide the necessary strategic advice to get a deal done.’

‘Hannelore Matthys – hands-on and very skilled lawyer that actively manages her matters in a solution-oriented way.’

‘The technical legal ability of the team has been exceptional. They have a very strong understanding of Belgian law, are able to explain it clearly and succinctly to U.S. lawyers and businesspeople and ensure that we didn’t overlook anything. Their drafting always is excellent. They also have very strong project management skills, which is vital for complex cross-border transactions.‘

‘Michel Bonne led the team and he is extremely capable and impressive. He has a strong grasp of the technical aspects, but also has a calm and reassuring demeanour.’

‘The team is smart, the work products are well-drafted, and the firm has proved to be flexible in terms of agreeing invoices.’

‘Thibaut D’Hulst: capable, smart and responsive, and very keen to ensure we are fully covered and protected.‘

‘The speed at which they reply or advise is outstanding.’

‘At all times they collaborate within the association and then advise, particularly true of Sara Beutels. Her outstanding competence and profound knowledge in the labour law allow her to lead the dossier in accordance with our requests and position her swift understanding and interpretation of our request and its feasibility into labour law.’

‘The firm is very responsive to inquiries and keeping us well-informed of legal changes during Covid.’

‘The clarity and prompt communication makes them stand out.’