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Impact lawyers Offices
MC-Square Leuven Philipssite 5, bus 1
3000 Leuven
3000
Belgium
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Benoit Spitaels
Work Department
not-for-profit, social impact and impact economy
Position
- founding partner
- company and associations law (M&A, establishment, restructuring, transformation of companies, associations and foundations)
- hybrid structures
- governance projects
- contract drafting
Career
- founding partner at impact advocaten, since 2019
- lawyer at Curia, 2014 – 2019
- lawyer at VWEW, 2009 – 2014
- lawyer at Stibbe, 2007 – 2009
Languages
- Dutch (mothertongue)
- English (fluent)
- French (fluent)
Memberships
- ETION
- The Shift
- GAIL (Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers) – member of the board since 2023
- BE-impact
Education
- Specialized degree in economic law (ULB, 2006 – 2007)
- Master of law (KU Leuven, 2003 – 2006)
- Bachelor of law (KU Leuven, 2001 – 2003)
Leisure
- long distance running
- enjoying the simple pleasures of life
Lawyer Rankings
Belgium > Not-for-profit
(Leading partners)Impact lawyers is a niche law firm for not-for-profits and social enterprises. The specialised team stands out for representing clients in mediation and litigation, providing practical advice across the sector, often acting for clients in the healthcare space. Notably, Marleen Denef
co-founded the firm and has almost 30 years of experience in the sector, focusing on advising clients on organisational questions, as well as representing clients in precedent-setting litigation. Fellow co-founder Coralie Mattelaer specialises in all types of technical transactional and advisory work relating to non-profit matters, and stands out for her conflict management skills. Benoit Spitaels, the firm’s third co-founder, is widely recognised for his expertise in transactional work, organisational issues and tax matters relating to the charity sector.