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Simmons & Simmons

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Simmons & Simmons is recognised for its ‘good, clear and practical approach’, with a disputes practice that appears before commercial, civil, and administrative courts. The team is particularly knowledgeable in the life sciences and financial sector, and acts across a range of industries, including technology, fashion, and food and beverage. Olivier Mignolet and Annabelle Bruyndonckx lead the team, both with over two decades of experience, with the latter particularly skilled at disputes related to healthcare and life sciences.
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  • ‘Good, clear and practical approach, highlighting specific features in the dispute resolution process in Belgium which might have otherwise been assumed.'

  • ‘Olivier Mignolet, Partner - leads very well across departments whilst maintaining a practical hands on approach, draws in experts from other departments where required, flexible and available despite his senior position in the firm, communicates well with all levels of the business i.e CEO, legal and the technical side of the business.’

  • 'They have the expertise and the contacts to help you move things in the right direction, minimizing negative impact.'

  • 'Availability, calmness, knowledge, engagement, proactiveness.'

Key clients

  • GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA
  • Grant Thornton
  • ARF
  • Ordre des Pharmaciens
  • Banque Centrale de Guinée
  • Black Tiger Belgium
  • Align Technology

Work highlights

  • Represented Ordre des Pharmaciens in litigation against the Belgian Data Protection Authority before the Markets Court.
  • Represented Black Tiger Belgium in litigation against the Belgian Data Protection Authority before the Markets Court.

Lawyers

Practice head

Olivier Mignolet; Annabelle Bruyndonckx

Other key lawyers

Jeremie Dooernaert; Michael Bulckaert