Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium
Ranked Individuals
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Faros represents a host of significant Belgian groups on merger clearance mandates. The team's wide-ranging practice additionally covers behavioural cases, from antitrust investigations for alleged abuses of dominance and cartels to appeal proceedings. The lawyers are also equipped to assist companies with competition compliance matters.
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Faros' input is excellent. It is specific to the clients' needs, very digestible and really good in terms of guidance.
The team at Faros is able to tackle both sides of the spectrum, namely raw and high-level input based on their extensive experience as well as in-depth advice.
Faros blends the best of both worlds: deep expertise in its core domain combined with the agility and accessibility of a boutique firm.
Faros is a business-oriented law firm that offers high-quality work for reasonable fees as well as proactive updates on regulatory and legal changes.
Faros distinguishes itself in the competition law sector by providing hands-on, actionable advice that is easy to implement, and ensuring clients can quickly apply the legal guidance.
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Frank Wijckmans has an established reputation as a leading expert in Belgian competition law matters. In addition to his demonstrable expertise in competition law issues pertaining to commercial agreements, Frank Wijckmans advises on BCA and EC investigations. He also assists clients with the EU and Belgian-level notification of transactions.
Frank Wijckmans excels in client service, sophistication, and commercial awareness. His prompt responsiveness and deep understanding of his client's needs ensure practical and actionable advice.
He is a pioneer in this field of law and has an exceptional ability to translate complex matters into clear, business-oriented advice. He is a real authority in the Belgian competition law scene.
Frank Wijckmans' decades of experience allow him to provide authoritative, high-level advice, while remaining accessible and focused on practical solutions for his client's business.
He is top notch.
Emmelie Wijckmans is involved in high level competition cases before the Belgium Competition Authority. She regularly advises clients in abuse of dominance cases and cartel investigations as well as regulatory compliance. She offers specialist insights on merger control and FDI filings.
She is very quick to respond to clients' requests. She provides clear and concise legal advice, and prepares legal documents and is ready to answer questions in a short timeframe.
What distinguishes her is her exceptional reliability and the trust-based relationship she builds with clients. She is not just technically strong - she gives honest, unfiltered advice.
Emmelie Wijckmans offers deep expertise, responsiveness, and is willing to go the extra mile.
Emmelie Wijckmans stands out for combining deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, commercially aware approach, making her advice actionable and tailored to her clients' business needs.
She tailors her advice very much to our business and our needs and conveys the advice in a manner that is easy to understand.
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