Offering specialised litigation and arbitration teams, Liedekerke is highly sought-after on complex cases. Arnaud Nuyts pairs ‘great analytical and strategic skills’, leading on ICC, ICSID, and LCIA arbitration in the energy, construction, and financial sectors. Focusing on the energy and distribution segments, Olivier Vanden Berghe represents major multinationals in cross-border commercial contract litigation. Roel Fransis brings ’pragmatism, experience and leadership’ to banking, insolvency, and tort proceedings, while Aimery de Schoutheete stands out for his ‘impressive advocacy skills’ in cross-border ICC and ICSID arbitration.

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Testimonials

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'Liedekerke stands out for its exceptional combination of strategic thinking, legal precision and calm execution.'
‘They had excellent legal knowledge and moreover, they were able to anticipate any risks or setbacks and prepared business-oriented solutions. Their support system was great.’
'Olivier Vanden Berghe focuses on the bigger picture, but is also hands-on when needed. His advice is measured, and he communicates with clarity and calm, even in more contentious moments.'
‘Extremely helpful, accurate, smart and very understanding. They get to the bottom of the case, lay out clearly the roadmap and key target points.'
‘Roel Fransis is a modern legal partner, combining pragmatism, experience and leadership. Very charismatic with the clients and skilled in settlement negotiations also.’
‘Arnaud Nuyts is a star. Exceptional lawyer and advocate with great analytical and strategic skills.’

Key clients

Republic of Kazakhstan Republic of Poland DP World Proximus Pfizer Inc., BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH Intermarché Alimentaire Belgium TotalEnergies Lidl Brussels Airlines Electrabel (Engie) Cosucra Group Warcoing Air Liquide Circle K Fluxys

Work highlights

Lead counsel in Belgium for the Republic of Kazakhstan in the prominent multi-jurisdictional dispute relating to the enforcement by the Stati Parties $530M ECT Arbitral Award obtained in 2013 against the client.

Represents Pfizer, BioNTech, and their local affiliates in these three countries in high-stakes non-performance proceedings.

Acting as co-counsel representing DP WORLD in an ICSID Arbitration against the Kingdom of Belgium for the expropriation of DP World’s investment in the Port of Antwerp.

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