Stibbe provides a ‘practical, academic and extremely diligent’ team across critical and complex regulated sector disputes. Nicolas Résimont demonstrates a notable specialism regarding insurance sector litigation and arbitration, complementing his broader corporate and commercial disputes practice. Oliver Stevens is highly sought-after on contract, corporate, and insurance disputes within the energy, infrastructure, and chemicals sectors. Focusing his practice on corporate crime cases spanning anti-money laundering, corruption, and fraud allegations and investigations, Hans Van Bavel is a key contact. Further key team members include corporate and commercial experts Tobe Inghelbrecht and Malik Baba, and criminal specialist Charlotte Conings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very reactive, very effective’
- ‘Friendly, very human.’
- ‘The team is able to focus on the key issues of a case while keeping a broad view on the matter. They are able to navigate through complex technical files and provide accurate analyses.’
- ‘The people were the standout factor for myself, working tirelessly and also clearly explaining every step of the process, excellent.'
- ‘Excellent team, led by senior partner Hans Van Bavel; always available and responsive; a good mix of skills; practical, academic and extremely diligent in getting the job done.’
- ‘The very thorough knowledge of Belgian law, with the ability to think ahead and anticipate the counterpart's reactions and reasoning.’
Key clients
- Uber international
- Martyn König (President Board of Directors Nyrstar)
- Fluvius
- P&V Insurances and Private Insurer
Work highlights
Representing Uber before the Brussels Enterprise Court in a €30m damages claim filed by Taxi Radio Bruxellois (T.R.B.), the leading taxi operator in Brussels.
Assisting Mr Konig, CEO and president of the board of directors of Nyrstar, in administrative sanctioning proceedings and criminal proceedings which are linked to liability proceedings launched by minority shareholders against the directors pursuant to the acquisition of the distressed listed company Nyrstar by Trafigura.
Representing a number of government controlled entities, which own a telecom-network covering 1/3 of Flanders, in parallel proceedings launched by the historical monopolist Proximus, contesting the sale of the use of this network.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Nicolas Résimont; Oliver Stevens; Hans Van Bavel
Other key lawyers
Tobe Inghelbrecht; Malik Baba; Charlotte Conings