Dispute Resolution - Belgium
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.
Strengths
"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."
"The team at contrast is very agile and flexible; we have a very good working relationship."
"The lawyers listen to the client and try to accommodate."
Work highlights
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.
Notable practitioners
Bart Bellen is a key client contact at the firm.
