Benoît Allemeersch > Quinz > Vilvoorde, Belgium > Lawyer Profile

Sitting within the dispute resolution team at boutique firm Quinz, the restructuring and insolvency team stands out for its experience in the enforcement of and defence against creditors’ claims in Belgian courts. The group regularly works with leading banks, as well as alternative lenders and nonbank creditors. At the helm of the team, Benoît Allemeersch often acts as a court-appointed litigator in large-scale bankruptcies, and has experience of arbitration proceedings. Co-head Stijn De Dier acts for both debtors and creditors in restructuring mandates, and insolvency related liability claims.

‘Very solid litigation boutique’ Quinz represents companies from a variety of sectors; its client roster includes leading financial institutions, investment funds, and energy companies in complex, cross-border disputes. Benoît Allemeersch leads the team, specialising in commercial and financial disputes, and with expertise in arbitration matters. ‘Highly skilled litigator’ Stijn De Dier also acts as head of the practice, with a focus on corporate litigation and insolvency matters. Also of note is Valérie Beckers, with a focus on contractual and tort liability.

The dispute resolution team at Quinz is regularly engaged in high-profile criminal proceedings in the fields of tax fraud, money laundering, cybercrime and abuse of corporate assets. The group is equipped to provide ongoing services for corporate clients such as de-risking operations, anti-money laundering, compliance policy development and internal investigations, as well as cross-border matters surrounding international sanctioning. Seasoned disputes specialist Benoît Allemeersch leads the multidisciplinary team alongside corporate litigator Stijn De Dier. Also in the team is the highly recommended associate Thomas Incalza, who is active across much of the team’s most noteworthy work.