PwC Legal > BRUSSELS, Belgium > Firm Profile

‘Good and broad knowledge within the legal team linked with the international group of PwC in general. Although an international group, it is locally well-connected with the market.’

‘Tom Villé – Great availability and broad knowledge with the public and real estate market, knows his cases really well and looks for solutions to move a project forward.’

‘High expertise and knowledge of market practice.’

‘Client-focused – Thinking out of the box – Strategic.’

‘The PWC Legal team is very knowledgeable on any theme that is being thrown at them and hence there is no need to go elsewhere to find the right answer. It is a true one-stop-shop for legal advice!’

‘Els Empereur is leading the team and always finds the right answer we need!’

‘Good collaboration and team spirit.’

‘Tom Villé: proactive, pragmatic, very good knowledge, available, reflecting with the customer always searching for solutions.’

‘ A broad and experienced multi-disciplinary team.’

‘Pierre Queriet is a seasoned and pragmatic professional.’

‘Bart Vanstaen is an excellent lawyer: quick, pragmatic and flexible. Good lawyer and team for corporate transactions.’

‘Professional team, willing to devote all its attention to the issue at stake when you need it most. Close collaboration and involvement of top people make the difference.’

‘Karin Winters has a truly professional and hands-on style.’

‘The PwC legal team distinguishes itself through its highly pragmatic approach, displaying a deep understanding of operational and business challenges.’

‘Sara Vanderstraeten’s expertise is unparalleled, bringing a depth of knowledge that consistently surpasses expectations. Her exceptional communication skills ensure seamless collaboration, translating complex ideas with clarity.’

‘Very proactive team, benefiting from a great network of employment lawyers, able to leverage their employment law expertise across markets.’

‘Very accessible lawyers, applying employment law concepts in a practical way to business constraints. In particular, Pascale Moreau and Jessica De Bels provided structured legal advice on cross-border matters in a very comprehensive way, facilitating implementation internally.’

‘They are experts and they have a pragmatic vision of the business. They come with solutions and recommendations to make right decisions.’

‘They are close to the customers. They develop narrow links with us and are empathic.’

‘Great personal commitment from Sara Vanderstraeten on a file with potentially very high financial impact. She is a good and reliable sparring partner; she provides clarification on all unclear elements of the case and she helps us navigate between all possible pitfalls.’

‘International network, very specialised knowledge. Trustworthy in their advice.’

‘What for us truly distinghuishes PwC Legal, is their dedication to understanding and meeting the unique needs of the client. The team makes time to listen and comprehend the specifics of each case, tailoring their approach to ensure that we receive correct and effective legal support. ’

‘Professional team with high knowledge of the real estate market.’

‘Pleasant and accessible people.’

‘Diversity of the scope covered by PWC (real estate transaction, financing) is one of the key strengths of PWC Belgium.’

‘Exceptional avaialbility of the team, specifically François de Montpellier (Partner), Nicolas Chaval (senior associate).’

‘In-depth expertise, with a focus to obtain a practical solution.’

‘Veronique De Brabanter excels in assisting us from a practical perspective. She also highlights potential hurdles and provides practical solutions without creating an additional pile of paperwork and red tape. Always a pleasure to work with.’

‘Very knowledgeable team that used the right approach to make the case and win it.’

‘PwC Legal always showed me they understood the context of their answers/opinions within the realities of “my” business. I appreciate them being strategic in their thinking and options presented. I also appreciate the fact that they always find a way to communicate with me in a succinct and to-the-point manner and that they keep me informed, i.e. they do not let me be surprised.’

‘Gauthier Vael gives me practical advice tied to the realities of the telecom business. The team are advisers, not just lawyers. I value the fact that they value my input, that they are patient and answer my questions but that they do not talk down to me. I also value their honesty and truthfulness. If something “bad” occurs, I need to understand what happened, why it happened and what our plan is to fix it.’

‘Excellent mastery of the subject matter. Specific and appropriate responses. Excellent responsiveness. Prompt communication of important updates for the subjects analysed, such as new case law.’