Verhaegen Walravens brings expertise from the construction and technology segments to its dispute resolution practice. A ‘very experienced litigator’, Philip Walravens offers a diverse array of expertise, assisting in shareholder and commercial disputes as well as restructuring and insolvency proceedings. Leveraging her real estate sector knowhow, Anouk De Graef specialises in contract, corporate and post-M&A disputes within the construction and senior housing spaces.
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Testimonials
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- 'Quick response and support. To-the-point, no-nonsense. Smart solutions.'
- 'Experience, consistency, long-term commitment.'
- 'Philip Walravens is professional, pragmatic, and available.'
- ‘Philip Walravens is a very experienced litigator who always remains calm in high stress situations. Philip's advocacy skills are excellent.'
- 'Philip Walravens and Julie Borgerhoff feel as part of our team. They respond quickly, defend our interests whilst looking for solutions that account for the concerns of the other party.'
Key clients
- SODAPHI
- IBO
- Procter & Gamble
- Altrad
- Tesa
- Ferranti
- Orange
- AIM Recycling Belgium
- Fusiref
- EG RETAIL Belgium
- Maisons Compère
Work highlights
Acting for AIM Recycling Belgium in a major dispute that arose between its shareholders (a Canadian parent and Belgian minority shareholder).
Acting for the technology company Ferranti in relation to a dispute arising from the roll-out of software package provided to ORES, an electricity grid operator.
Acting for PISEC, an Austrian group, in relation to the restructuring of its Belgian assets, resulting in the disposal of the Belgian subsidiary to a third party, after intense negotiations.
Practice head
Philip Walravens
Other key lawyers
Anouk De Graef; Julie Borgerhoff