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Dispute Resolution - Belgium

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman offers clients an exceptional dispute resolution practice, handling insolvency litigation, antitrust damages and enforcement claims. The team frequently acts for multinational clients, with substantial experience advising clients from the financial services, media and real estate sectors. Lawyers at the law firm also advise clients on cross-border commercial arbitrations in a variety of sectors, including energy and chemicals, in addition to arbitral awards. The practice further boasts strength in white-collar crime matters, advising clients on criminal investigations and litigation relating to allegations of bribery and fraud.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman represented Mirage Retail Group in proceedings brought by a trustee of a bankrupt chain of the group.

Strengths

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We appreciate the team's capacity to provide expert advice on cases in a wide variety of jurisdictions, paired with the ease of having only one contact point coordinating the work.

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A&O Shearman provides straightforward, easy-to-follow and strategic advice, with excellent advocacy skills and an understanding of court processes and procedures.

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I value the team's experience, pragmatism and its network which allows it to advise on a whole variety of domains and regions.

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A&O Shearman's strengths are its responsiveness, pragmatic approach, strategic insights and being quick on its feet. The team provides a clear strategy on the next steps.

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A&O Shearman has a very experienced team on all levels which helps enormously in negotiations. The lawyers are very strong at spotting issues in the early stages of contract negotiation.

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Notable Practitioners

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Thales Mertens
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Thales Mertens
3
Band 3

Thales Mertens has a strong practice advising multinational clients on disputes relating to bankruptcy and post-M&A disputes. He possesses considerable expertise representing shareholders and directors in litigation matters.

I really like working with him in litigation matters.

Thales Mertens provides very good cooperation and very quick, to-the-point advice.

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Tom Schoors
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Tom Schoors
4
Band 4

Tom Schoors advises clients on a wide range of disputes in the insurance and pharmaceutical industries. He also offers significant expertise in construction disputes and experience handling litigation related to sanctions compliance.

Tom Schoors has a very sharp mind. He is dedicated and at the service of his clients.

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Lauren Rasking
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Lauren Rasking
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Up and Coming

Lauren Rasking often advises clients on bankruptcy, real estate and antitrust-related disputes.

Lauren Rasking has a very structured approach, is very committed, communicates well and is very pragmatic which helps a lot with difficult matters. It is great working with her.

Lauren Rasking is very sharp and dedicated.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Thales Mertens
3
Thales Mertens
3
Band 3
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Tom Schoors
4
Tom Schoors
4
Band 4
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Lauren Rasking
U
Lauren Rasking
U
Up and Coming
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