Ms Catherine Longeval > Van Bael & Bellis > Brussels, Belgium > Lawyer Profile
Van Bael & Bellis Offices
GLAVERBEL BUILDING, CHAUSSÉE DE LA HULPE
166 TERHULPSESTEENWEG
1170 BRUSSELS
Belgium
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Ms Catherine Longeval
Work Department
Corporate and commercial, Regulatory
Position
Partner Catherine Longeval specialises in litigation before the Belgian courts and advises clients on a wide range of issues, including life sciences law. Her expertise in this area covers laws governing medicines, biotech products, medical devices, cosmetics and food supplements, among other aspects.
She also specialises in unfair market practices, distribution law, product liability, public procurement, employment law and general commercial law.
Career
Catherine began her professional career in October 1989. Prior to joining Van Bael & Bellis in 1994, she worked as an associate with a leading Brussels law firm.
She regularly lectures and writes on life sciences regulatory matters and procedural law matters. She often speaks at conferences.
Catherine is a member of: CEPINA (Belgian Centre for Mediation and Arbitration); the Brussels Pharma Law Group; and the European Employment Lawyers Association.
Languages
Catherine Longeval speaks Dutch, English and French.
Memberships
Member of the Brussels Bar
Education
University of Brussels (ULB), Master of Laws, 1989
University of Leuven, Master of Laws, 1987
Lawyer Rankings
Belgium > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
(Hall of Fame)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.
Belgium > Dispute resolution
(Leading individuals)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‘.
Belgium > Employment
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.
Lawyer Rankings
- Hall of Fame Belgium > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
- Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Belgium
- Leading individuals Belgium > Dispute resolution
- Dispute resolution Belgium
- Employment Belgium