Led by Pim van den Bos, Advocatenkantoor De Coninck is a boutique firm dedicated exclusively to real estate law, with particular strength in construction and permit-related work. The practice is praised for its 'innovative approach and commitment to efficiency, allowing the team to focus on delivering strategic and high-quality legal advice.'
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm stands out for its innovative approach and commitment to efficiency, allowing the team to focus on delivering strategic and high-quality legal advice. Beyond its processes, the firm is strengthened by individuals with strong work ethics and broad expertise, whose dedication and professionalism consistently benefit clients.’
  • ‘Pim van den Bos stands out for his exceptional work ethic and thorough preparation. He consistently demonstrates remarkable knowledge of every case, allowing him to provide highly strategic and practical advice. His dedication and attention to detail make him an invaluable member of the team and a trusted advisor to clients.’
  • ‘The team has undeniable experience in construction law. It offers high-quality support in all possible cases, in a very accessible and smooth manner.’
  • ‘Pim van den Bos is an exceptional lawyer. Pim combines accessibility with outstanding legal knowledge. Pim is the absolute go-to person for private law construction cases.’
  • ‘The firm is very interested, committed, and advanced in using tech to support their practice. But in a smart way. They are not foolishly adopting every new AI tool, but carefully considering market players, assess them, seeking for a collaboration with these tools that leads to a win win. Culture/people in the practice are also very dynamic, motivated, and open to learn.’
  • ‘Pim van den Bos stands out to me as someone very motivated, collaborative, empathic, and above all: combining deep legal skills (construction, real estate and general) with in-depth knowledge about tech and the market tools.’

Key clients

  • NV Strabag Belgium
  • BV BAM Interbuild
  • Solidaris
  • BV Wilskracht
  • BV Hous Group
  • NV Henschel Engineering
  • NV IBS Industrial
  • NV Demako
  • VZW De Medemens
  • BV Quest for Property
  • BV MikeViktorViktor
  • NV Cordel zetel Temse

Work highlights

Representing NV IBS in litigation against NV Umicore, in which the court ultimately ordered NV Umicore to pay NV IBS a sum exceeding EUR 1,000,000.00, despite NV Umicore's position that NV IBS still owed it a substantial amount.
Represented BV BAM Interbuild in a dispute with a subcontractor who had incorrectly executed the façade works on a major project.
Represented NV Strabag Belgium in various disputes with NV CIP, which include issues regarding the alleged exceeding of the execution period, additional works, and alleged defects in the works.
Practice head

Pim van den Bos