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Philippe & Partners Offices
BOULEVARD FRERE-ORBAN 34/32
4000 LIEGE
Belgium
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Philippe & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Belgium > Insurance Tier 2
Philippe & Partners specialises in insurance and liabilities litigation, advising clients on insurance products, distribution services and regulatory and governance work. The Brussels office of the firm works closely with the Luxembourg practice, widening its cross-border offering. Marc Gouden and Pierre Moreau lead the team, with expertise in Belgian and cross-border work. Gouden is adept at handling distribution and life insurance work, while Moreau focuses on life and non-life policies and group insurance.Practice head(s):
Marc Gouden; Pierre Moreau
Key clients
AG Insurance
AGCS (Allianz Global Corporate Solutions)
AIG Europe
Allianz Benelux
Allianz Corporate Global
AR-CO
Athora Belgium
Axa Belgium
BNP Paribas Cardif
BNP Paribas Fortis
Europ Assistance
Fonds des accidents médicaux
NN Insurance Belgium
NN Non-life, Belgian branch of NV NATIONALE-NEDERLANDEN SCHADEVERZEKERING MAATSCHAPPIJ (Netherlands)
P&V Assurances
Work highlights
Belgium > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Philippe & Partners is recognised for ‘its focus on building long-term relationships, driven by a genuine understanding of client values’ with experience in civil and commercial litigation, insurance litigation, and competition actions. Clients of the firm include leading insurance companies, energy suppliers, and financial sector professionals. Founding partner Denis Philippe leads the team with extensive experience as an arbitrator, along with Marc Gouden, who is particularly knowledgeable in the insurance and energy sectors.Practice head(s):
Denis Philippe; Marc Gouden
Other key lawyers:
Pierre Moreau; Dick Clarysse
Testimonials
‘The unique strength of Philippe & Partners lies not only in its profound knowledge of the subject matter but also in its deep understanding of clients’ values, norms, and style. This client-centred approach ensures a tailored service that goes beyond standard solutions.’
‘Potential clients will appreciate the team’s outstanding availability and excellent follow-up, which is a distinguishing feature of the practice’s high-quality service.’
‘The cohesive and well-balanced team contributes to this excellence, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration. Furthermore, the firm’s expansion into new areas of expertise allows them to address a wider range of issues, making them a versatile partner for their clients’ diverse needs.’
‘Compared to other firms, the practice stands out for its focus on building long-term relationships, driven by a genuine understanding of client values.’
‘Dirk Clarysse has been a trusted partner for many years, developing a deep understanding of our organization, both in terms of content and style.’
‘Dirk Clarysse has an excellent ability to anticipate our expectations and align with our goals, which has enabled us to build a strong sense of trust in him. His ability to understand our needs and his proactive approach truly distinguish him from competitors.’
Work highlights
- Assisted the European Union in anti-trust damages actions against the elevator cartel.
- Assisted major energy supplier Electrabel successfully in a claim against distribution system operator which failed to fulfil its legal obligations due to a problem that occurred during the migration of the IT system.
- Acted as legal counsels on behalf of a major player on the energy market, Electrabel, in a criminal investigation for the sabotage of a nuclear power plant.
Belgium > Industry focus: Energy Tier 3
Led by firm managing partner Denis Philippe, the energy group at Philippe & Partners is very experienced in acting for leading energy suppliers and regulatory authorities in contentious and non-contentious matters. The group continues to handle regulatory cases, commercial matters and project development work.Practice head(s):
Denis Philippe
Testimonials
‘All individuals have a no nonsense, hands on approach. Their advice is of very good quality.’
Key clients
Engie Electrabel
Tractebel
Work highlights
- Successfully assisted the Brussels Region with matters concerning clean energy.
Philippe & Partners > Firm Profile
Why does Philippe & Partners do what it does? Philippe & Partners is convinced that innovation needs to be prioritised as a driver of progress. What it does is inspired by the root value guiding any law firm’s social role: making the clients’ projects a success.
How does it work? Its foremost priority is to understand the client and what they want. In doing so, it does not see the role of a law firm as solely applying legal rules and regulations, but also as a source of practical solutions in compliance with the law and helping clients achieve their goals. Many of its staff have spent time working in companies, making it easier for them to understand how their customers ‘tick’.
Anticipating legal developments is a further stepping stone contributing to the long-term viability of any legal solution. This is why the firm is not only made up of specialist lawyers, but also maintains very close links with the academic world, with a number of lawyers teaching at major universities across Europe.
Philippe & Partners operates in several countries and all of its lawyers speak several languages. Over the years, it has developed privileged partnerships with international legal networks, who share its own humanist values. This set-up allows the firm to support client projects throughout the world. Philippe & Partners is a completely independent firm, not too large to lose human touch, and guided by top-notch professionalism. While taking care to maintain a healthy financial footing, the firm is able to offer an attractive level of fees.
What does it offer? Philippe & Partners provides an all-round high-quality service in the majority of legal fields. Its in-depth specialised knowledge of law, accompanied by attention to detail, both spiced with a creative approach and a touch of audacity, allow the firm to offer clients what it calls ‘fine art in legal practice’.
By developing specialised teams for each practice area, Philippe & Partners offers tailor-made solutions (eg outsourcing programmes) to national and international companies, public authorities, non-profit organisations and private persons in all main business areas.
Areas of practice: Philippe & Partners is convinced that the knowing the person who asks the question is as important as knowing the answer to the question. That’s the reason why the firm focuses on different industries: insurance; banking and finance; energy; inventors; gambling; tax and estate planning
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADR, litigation and arbitration | Victor-Vincent Dehin | ||
| Belgian, European and international inheritance | Victor-Vincent Dehin | ||
| Intellectual property, trade marks and patents | Victor-Vincent Dehin | ||
| Public law and procurement | Mathieu Clément de Cléty |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 31 at this office : 5Languages
Dutch English French German Italian Luxembourgish Portuguese Slovak SpanishMemberships
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