contrast, Dispute Resolution | Chambers Europe Profile

About

Provided by contrast

contrast is the first independent boutique law firm in Brussels for specialized competition, corporate and commercial law advice, and for related dispute resolution.

contrast's aim is always to help their clients attain an amicable resolution to disputes. When this is not possible, contrast's experienced litigation team effectively assists clients in a variety of litigation and arbitration matters.

The dispute resolution practice includes (www.contrast.law/practice/conflict-management):

amicable dispute resolution
competition & EU law litigation
commercial litigation
corporate litigation
arbitration

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Belgium

Band 5

What the team is known for

The independent law firm contrast offers clients particular expertise handling competition law disputes. The team assists with complaints before both Belgian and European competition authorities, as well as acting for clients on private damages claims. In addition, the practice also represents clients in commercial disputes relating to reorganising distribution networks and parallel trade. The firm also offers experience in CAS and CEPANI arbitral proceedings, with team members often acting as arbitrators.

Notable practitioners

Bart Bellen is a key client contact at the firm.

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Work Highlights

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A team from contrast represented the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) in proceedings before the Brussels Court of Appeal pertaining to appeals submitted by four tobacco producers against BCA's decision to impose fines on the producers.

Strengths

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"The lawyers' legal advice is very sound and they're very practical and pragmatic in the way they advise. They know our company very well and have a good approach to communicating with us and other parties."