Simont Braun combines ‘pragmatism and remarkable legal expertise’, offering a wealth of academic and in-court experience. Co-leading the team, Rafaël Jafferali leverages deep academic knowledge and Supreme Court experience to serve as a key contact on contract and tort litigation and arbitration. Fellow practice co-head Paul Alain Foriers litigates before the Supreme Court on corporate and regulatory matters. Alongside a specialism in corporate and post-M&A litigation, Steven Callens is well-versed in construction arbitration. Fanny Laune focuses her practice on the full spectrum of insolvency proceedings.
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- ‘Knowledge, expertise and very experienced to a level that the client even when going into unchartered waters feels reassured.’
- ‘Rafaël Jafferali is a great professional, with a wealth of knowledge and legal expertise. He is very helpful and ingenious in trying to reach solutions and is flexible to adapt to changing circumstances of the case.’
- 'The team stands out for its team spirit, availability, and the ability to engage in dialogue without arrogance when the stakes were high.’
- 'Simont Braun demonstrated rare pragmatism and remarkable legal expertise in all of the cases.’
- 'Availability and responsiveness.'
- ‘They are rooted in academic and university work at Belgian and European level, and therefore work closely with the authorities on the development of legal codes and bodies of law. This ensures a detailed knowledge of the law, its case law and its development.’
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Practice head
Paul Alain Foriers; Rafaël Jafferali
Other key lawyers
Steven Callens; Fanny Laune