‘Very solid litigation boutique’ Quinz represents companies from a variety of sectors; its client roster includes leading financial institutions, investment funds, and energy companies in complex, cross-border disputes. Benoît Allemeersch leads the team, specialising in commercial and financial disputes, and with expertise in arbitration matters. ’Highly skilled litigator’ Stijn De Dier also acts as head of the practice, with a focus on corporate litigation and insolvency matters. Also of note is Valérie Beckers, with a focus on contractual and tort liability.
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‘I truly recommend Quinz for their outstanding legal services and their ability to collaborate effectively with clients. Their dedication to understanding client needs, proactive approach, and commitment to excellence make them an invaluable partner in any legal endeavour.’
‘The individuals are trusted partners who invest time in building strong business relationships based on mutual respect and trust. This collaborative spirit significantly enhances the overall experience. Specific stand out lawyers: Benoît Allemeersch and Stijn De Dier.'
‘The Team is proactive in looking forward, anticipating different scenarios and opportunities to get the case solved, while minimising costs.’
‘Stijn De Dier: he is calm while explaining fact and actions.'
‘The team at Quinz is always proactive and quick with smart solutions to emerging problems along the way. They can always be reached and communicate in an open and straightforward way.'
‘This firm has an outstanding arbitration team. Professional support in very difficult matters. A very solid litigation boutique.’
Key clients
- Lantis
- CIM Capital
- Aspria Sport & Wellness Clubs
- Famatown Finance Limited
- McDonald’s Belgium
- Euroclear
- Quarzwerke GmbH
- LL Holding GmbH
- Becchetti, Francesco
- Recordati Ireland Ltd.
- Siemens Energy
- Nyrstar
Work highlights
Assisted the Quarzwerke group, a long-term German shareholder of SCR-Sibelco NV, with safeguarding its minority rights following a controversial merger that led to a multi-billion dollar loss by Sibelco.
Representing Euronext-listed Nyrstar, formerly the world’s second largest zinc smelter, in the litigation fall-out from its 2019 restructuring.
Representing Famatown Finance and other companies linked to Mr John Fredriksen in several proceedings in relation to the failed combination between NYSE and NASDAQ listed oil tanker company Frontline and its Euronext Brussels and NYSE listed competitor Euronav, which included a multi-billion dollar public takeover bid.
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Practice head
Benoît Allemeersch; Stijn De Dier
Other key lawyers
Valérie Beckers