Schoups‘ real estate and construction practice offers services in the fields of real estate and project development, private construction law, public procurement and PPPs, through three interconnected teams. It particularly stands out for its work advising clients on all aspects of real estate construction developments, including domestic construction disputes, often handling arbitration and mediation. Practice head Marco Schoups brings over 35 years of experience in real estate and construction arbitration and mediation. Kris Lemmens focuses on major construction projects, with a particular focus on the public sector. Maarten Somers is known for his expertise in public procurement and stands out for his experience in the execution of major public construction projects. Els Op de Beeck focuses her practice on private construction law litigation. Post-publication, in April 2025, Fran Claes joined the firm from Osborne Clarke with strong real estate transactional expertise.
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'If you are looking for comprehensive advice that takes into account all possible outcomes, Schoups is the firm to go to.’
‘They are very punctual; they have a proactive approach; they are very accurate; they are very transparent towards the client.'
‘What sets Schoups apart from others is its emphasis on collaboration and clear, consistent communication with clients, ensuring they are well-informed and actively engaged throughout the entire process.'
‘Schoups Lawyers consists of a team of professionals who are all similarly trained. They will first identify the problem, then apply the correct legal rules, and assess the potential outcomes of a procedure.'
‘Marco Schoups is one of the sharpest minds I know. He can translate a complex problem into legal terms in a way that everyone can understand. Additionally, he presents possible solutions with humor, achieving excellent out-of-court results.'
‘The real estate and construction department at Schoups has a significant number of specialised lawyers working under the leadership of Marco Schoups, the undisputed leader in construction law in Belgium. Each partner has a specialisation that enables the firm to address all client inquiries.’
‘This team has very strong in-house knowledge.'
Key clients
- BAM Contractors
- Carrefour
- CFE Bouw Vlaanderen
- CFE Infra/Aannemingsmaatschappij CFE
- Cordeel Zetel Temse and Cordeel Zetel Hoeselt
- Fincimec
- Galère
- BAM Interbuild
- Renotec
- Vastint Belgium
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Marco Schoups; Els Op de Beeck; Ewoud Willaert
Other key lawyers
Maarten Somers; Kris Lemmens; Fran Claes