Regularly sought-after on landmark and high-profile disputes, Quinz pairs ‘sharp legal analysis with a pragmatic, results-driven approach’. Practice head Benoît Allemeersch boasts ’exceptional strategic insight, procedural knowledge and courtroom presence’ within high-value banking, corporate, and insolvency litigation. Allemeersch also demonstrates growing expertise in landmark and complex environmental litigation. Stijn De Dier brings deep knowhow across the breadth of corporate litigation mandates and elsewhere assists in critical summary, administrative, and liability proceedings concerning high-profile bankruptcies. A ‘confident and strategic litigator’, Hannelore Buelens regularly supports on commercial litigation and arbitration, alongside corporate specialist Gillis Lindemans and banking expert Thijs Vancoppernolle.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team's unwavering dedication to the case was particularly noteworthy, even throughout an exhausting and protracted legal battle. They consistently demonstrated availability, attentiveness, and a strong sense of drive.’
- ‘Quinz provides a unique and very personalised service. A smart and effective business partner. They have provided great tactical advice, a detailed understanding of the Belgian law and courts and have worked hard to ensure they fully understand our business and scenario.'
- 'Stijn De Dier stands out for his profound knowledge of even the most complex matters, his determined approach, and his exceptional expertise in corporate law. The combination of a strategically well-thought-out approach and the exceptional legal quality of his analyses makes him one of the very best in the field.'
- ‘Hannelore Buelens stands out as a confident and strategic litigator, demonstrating sharp legal insight. Her ability to navigate complex matters with clarity and precision makes her a valuable asset in contentious matters.'
- 'Gillis Lindemans is an excellent litigator.'
- 'They are highly knowledgeable and combine sharp legal analysis with a pragmatic, results-driven approach in court and settlement negotiations.'
Key clients
- State of the Netherlands
- Famatown Finance Limited
- McDonald’s Belgium
- Euroclear
- Becchetti, Francesco
- Recordati Ireland
- Siemens Energy
- Nyrstar
- Ghelamco Invest
- Belfius Bank
- Gemeentelijke Holding/Holding Communal
- BNP Paribas Fortis
Work highlights
Representing Belfius Bank in one of the largest and most influential class actions in recent times, initiated by/on behalf of thousands of Arco shareholders.
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
Hannelore Buelens; Gillis Lindemans; Thijs Vancoppernolle