Eubelius > Brussels, Belgium > Firm Profile

‘Proactive, diligent and creative team.’

‘Very knowledgeable and experienced team. Great combination of in-depth knowledge and hands-on advice. They show a genuine interest in the business, and provide concrete and ready to use advice. They are able to quickly set up an intra-disciplinary team designed to your needs and manage to keep that team in place throughout the file at reasonable cost. Their expert teams work together very smoothly and all seems to be on top of the file. Great availability at all levels. Great teams to work with; as in-house counsel, you are really part of the external team and vice-versa.’

‘Matthias Wauters: a real deal maker. Always open for dialogue and looks for win-win solutions. He really listens to his client and puts his client at the center of the file. Clear and to the point advice that helps you navigate through complex matters and avoid pitfalls. Great commitment and availability: always there when you need him.’

‘We had the opportunity to collaborate with Erwin Destuyver and his team in the context of an acquisition project: efficient team, organized, meticulous and professional work, availability at all times, meticulous and personal follow-up of the file, reactive. Very efficient collaboration and we highly recommend Erwin Destuyver.’

‘They stand out from their competitors (and yet we are used to working with many different firms) by their reactivity, efficiency, organization, knowledge of the subject matter, proactivity, client support, contactability at any time.’

‘The team is a team of top players that somehow do easily transfer projects or files to colleagues who have the exact skill / knowledge required, within the firm.’

‘Great team: excellent knowledge of the matters at stake. Great value for money.’

‘Filip Jenné: top notch lawyer; his engagement in the matters is exemplary. Hard to beat in terms of value for money.’

‘Very responsive and available team.’

‘Alexandre Rigolet has an excellent knowledge of public contracts. He puts theory into practice.’

‘Eubelius teams work on projects with an open mind in favour of the client’s interests. During their approach, they always take impacts on the company-group into consideration, and analyse items in a global context.’

‘Notwithstanding the fact that they are the best experts in their legal field, they treat the legal counsels of their clients, with respect and without arrogance.’

‘Eubelius has a dedicated (and stable) team of highly qualified staff members at its disposal. Their advice is always of top quality and in a language that can be understood by non-specialists.’

‘A very good team – alert and creative.’

‘Through years of cooperation, they know our company very well. In their advice, they are therefore able to clearly point out pain points and propose solutions.’

‘The indiviuals are experts who have extensive expertise and are aware of the most recent developments. They are extremely accessible and available, very concrete and practical. They really do everything to help, to support and advise their clients as correctly as possible. Véronique Pertry really stands out.’

‘Very strong legal knowledge, and open to discussing practical implementation (which can be different from the legal framework).’ 

‘Liesbet Vandenplas is a high-quality lawyer: she offers high availability to customers, and pragmatic and usable advice.’

‘Their advice is pragmatic and good value for money.’

‘Liesbet Vandenplas and Maaike Cornelli are both very professional and to the point.’

‘A strong team with intelligent, hands-on people.’

‘Bart Martel and Laura Janssens offer a very practical view of things.’

‘We value mostly the Eubelius teams’ expertise and proactive way in dealing with a file. All relevant stakeholders are almost automatically consulted and informed making them an excellent strategic partner.’

‘Excellent professional service.’

‘Very good knowledge, practical approach, quick response time.’

‘Eubelius has a strong team, which sets the bar very high in all areas. The level of knowledge of each employee is top-notch, the communication is clear and proactive.’

‘The partner, Tom Bauwens, has a lot of experience, is there at the right time for the client, has a no-nonsense style of communication and has a clear vision. A true reference in the sector, and a true leader for his highly skilled team. Monica Rodriguez is his senior associate, she masters criminal law at a level that is unseen for someone of her age. She has the skill to handle a case at top level both procedurally and substantively. Very promising person in the area of criminal law, a top experience to work with.’

‘Great team, very easy to work with. Thorough understanding of Belgian corporate criminal crime. Hands on and very responsive. First choice in Belgium for white-collar crime.’

‘Tom Bauwens stands out, excellent lawyer.’

‘The team was always on top of things and helped us efficiently and effectively. Their problem-solving attitude made a big difference bringing our project to a good end.’

‘The team I worked with is not only very professional but fast, kind and to the point.’

‘Their knowledge about financial markets combined with the complexity of the legal aspect of hour holding with 2 different countries. The lawyers were able to talk, write in 3 languages fluently. There was no delay when questions were asked and could find solutions to difficult challenges.’

‘Very talented lawyers, real experts in their respective domains. Also a great corporate culture – nice people to work with.’

‘We have worked with Matthias Wauters for over 20 years. He is outstanding both on a technical level and on a strategical level. He has helped us navigate in sometimes very complex situations. He is held in high regard within our group, a position that is well deserved given his track record.’

‘The capital markets team at Eubelius is very knowledgeable, without being too theoretical. I would always go to them for a major capital markets transaction.’

‘Joris De Wolf is one of the smartest and most thorough people I have ever worked with. I would never have an issue with relying on his work.’

‘Small but experienced and agile team with hands-on approach. They provide clear explanations of complex matters. They show a genuine interest in the business and help you navigate around the pitfalls with concrete advice.’

‘Jan Bocken stands out. He places a lot of trust in his team, but remains into the file too and understands where he needs to step in. He can easily translate the legal complexity to the business environment.’

‘High availability and open communication with all team members of the competition law practice, especially the senior associate and the partner itself. Good knowledge of the company and the market on which we are operating. For new markets/products, the team makes a great effort to quickly understand the specifics thereof. Equal focus on the budget/fees and clear communication with the client.’

‘Kim Gillade (senior associate): she is customer-focused and obtained an in-depth knowledge of the company and the markets on which we are operating on a short term. High availability and ensures an open and transparent communication about the topic as well as the fees/budget. She (pro-)actively follows up on the topics that are outstanding.’

‘Jan Bocken is customer-focused and offers a high availability to the customer if needed. His pragmatic approach is highly appreciated in this domain.’

‘Ms. Anneleen van de Meulebroucke is highly specialized in data protection. She combines this with litigation and a deep understanding of administrative law.’

‘We appreciate the knowledge and flexibility of the Privacy and Data Protection team of Eubelius. Highly qualified professionals, practical advice and very pleasant to work with.’

‘The Privacy and Data Protection team members are very responsive, flexible, and very professional. Dedicated to their area of law. The advice is understandable and practical to implement in the business.’

‘Eubelius has a small dedicated data protection team. This team is competent, efficient and pleasant to work with.’

‘We have been working with Anneleen Van de Meulebroucke. She is a competent and pleasant person to work with.’

‘The team is very hands-on, pragmatic and works together with the client to think of a solution that also works in practice. While often seen in the sector as a law firm which is very theoretical, the contrary is true. The team provides legal advice which is based on a solid legal reasoning, while taking into account the specifics of the sector and the deal. The team is also very friendly and always reachable for further explanations and feedback.’

‘Very good knowledge of the sector. Practical approach. Quick response time.’

‘Multi-disciplinary team, combining top-notch legal advice with fiscal advice.’

‘Always ready to help. High level of partner involvement too. No-nonsense approach.’

‘Their strength is without any doubt the quality of their advice and work. They can handle very sophisticated, complex matters and they are also inventive in finding new deal structures. They are very responsive, with respect for deadlines.’

‘Lars Van Bever acts for real estate companies with a high level of sophistication, and is very responsive. Wouter Claes is strong on tax issues – an inventive lawyer in relation to deal structures, without taking any unnecessary risks.’

‘Lars Van Bever and Eva Milants have in-depth knowledge with respect to the structuring of real estate funds. The team is also very efficient in real estate transactions and negotiations. Wouter Claes and Korneel Decroix are experts in the domain of real estate taxation.’

‘Korneel Decroix and Wouter Claes are your go-to persons when it comes to tax-related questions in relation to real estate. They have a thorough knowledge of all tax-related matters in relation to real estate and really understand the sector. We would highly recommend them when you need solid, yet hands-on legal advice.’

‘The team is very hands-on, pragmatic and works with the client to think of a solution that also works in practice. The team provides advice which is based on solid legal reasoning, while taking into account the specifics of the sector and the deal. The team is also very friendly and always reachable for further explanations and feedback.’

‘Working with the tax division of Eubelius is unique in the sense that there is a very professional but also personal collaboration, in which there is always attention paid to the specific situation of the client.’

‘Wouter Claes and Kelly Moens have thorough knowledge of the subject, clear communication skills, and the dedication and determination to make the project successful. They are always available for further discussions and questions, and very reliable.’

‘Korneel Decroix is really someone you can count on, not only for his excellent knowledge of tax law and tax procedures in Belgium, but also for his profound knowledge of the matters on which he works.’

‘The tax team at Eubelius is a very solid, high-performing team that works very effectively and proactively in order to serve the client’s specific needs. They certainly live up to their reputation.’

‘Korneel Decroix has a thorough knowledge of all tax-related questions in relation to real estate, is pragmatic, and really understands the specific needs of the real estate sector. Furthermore, Korneel is always friendly, down to earth and has a good sense of humour. A real go-to person for anyone in the real estate sector with tax-related questions.’

‘Eubelius has a tax team of very competent people. They respect the client and the wishes the client has, and they try to come up with solutions that work both for the client and the regulatory environment. They are always happy to assist or to discuss various topics.’

‘Korneel Decroix and Kelly Moens work to the highest standards and are highly recommended in terms of their knowledge of tax legislation and client orientation.’

‘The team acts quickly and accurately and does everything possible and necessary to optimally defend the interests of its clients.’

‘Pieter Callens can rely on his in-depth legal knowledge and long experience to analyse problems and remedy them in the most appropriate way.’

‘Strong subject knowledge, good mix of young and experienced people, very motivated.’

‘Excellent knowledge of IP-related matters and ability to translate that knowledge into sound advice for the client.’