Litigation
Belgium
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Benoît Allemeersch
Global 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by QUINZ
Practice Areas
A respected litigator and negotiator, Benoît Allemeersch represents clients before civil and criminal courts in Belgium, as well as in national and international arbitration. The focus of his dispute resolution practice is on complex commercial, financial and corporate disputes and he frequently consults on cross-border litigation. His experience includes appointments as an arbitrator and a mediator.
He combines his law practice with an academic career, as tenured professor at the Catholic University of Leuven, where he teaches Belgian and European civil procedure law and evidence law. He is widely published in various subjects relating to national and EU procedural law, conflicts of law, evidence and criminal law. He also advises the Belgian legislator and government on a regular basis.
Career
Partner - Quinz | September 2011 - Present
Professor of Belgian and European Civil Procedure and Evidence Law - KU Leuven | September 2007 - Present
Counsel - Clifford Chance LLP | January 2006 - September 2011
Associate - Linklaters |September 1999 - December 2005
Professional Memberships
Member of the Brussels Bar; and
Board member at CEPANI, Belgium’s leading arbitration centre.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
Litigation - Belgium
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Benoît Allemeersch is a leading figure in the Belgian litigation market, advising multinational clients on collective actions, shareholder disputes and post-M&A litigation.
Arbitration - Belgium
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Benoît Allemeersch has an established presence in arbitration, acting as both counsel and arbitrator in ICC, ICSID and CEPANI proceedings and advising on the enforcement of arbitral awards. He also handles cases focused on the breach of contractual agreements, post-M&A disputes and construction-related topics.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
The judge is always interested in his view and we trust him for very important cases.
LitigationChambers Global GuideHe is a very smart and skilled lawyer. He is very supportive and really understands clients' needs. He can really help you.
LitigationChambers Global GuideHe is the most outstanding all-round litigator in Belgium.
LitigationChambers Global GuideBenoît Allemeersch is a real mover and shaker in the litigation world! He seems to know everyone and is very well respected in the market.
LitigationChambers Global GuideBenoît's extensive experience and strategic oversight are invaluable in shaping our defence. His ability to distil complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice gives us great confidence.
LitigationChambers Global GuideBenoît Allemeersch is amazing before courts and in arbitration. His knowledge of arbitration is great.
ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
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