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Liedekerke

Liedekerke

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Belgium

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Dispute resolution

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

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Extremely helpful, accurate, smart and very understanding. They get to the bottom of the case, lay out clearly the roadmap and key target points.'
  • ‘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.’
  • ‘They are very experienced with international clients, very smooth communication and very pragmatic approach. They have strong litigation experience that allows them to anticipate the views of the court and recommend pragmatic solution. Business oriented, but also legally savvy.’
  • ‘Arnaud Nuyts is a star. Exceptional lawyer and advocate with great analytical and strategic skills.’
  • '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.'
  • ‘Roel Fransis is a modern legal partner, combining pragmatism, experience and leadership. Very charismatic with the clients and skilled in settlement negotiations also.’

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

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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Practice head

Arnaud Nuyts; Olivier Vanden Berghe; Roel Fransis

Other key lawyers

Aimery de Schoutheete

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