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Jones Day

Arbitration

Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium


Jones Day

Rankings

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Arbitration - Belgium

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Jones Day leverages its position in the Belgian disputes market to act for clients on CEPANI and ICC arbitrations, including post-M&A disputes and commercial issues. The law firm's skill equally extends to construction-related arbitrations and enforcement proceedings. Offering deep experience in disputes, the Jones Day team can assist with cases that involve parallel arbitration and litigation elements. Team members also demonstrate the ability to act as presiding and party-appointed arbitrators in arbitral tribunals.

Strengths

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  • Jones Day has the ability to handle multiple complex and conflicting facets of disputes. The team can also contribute towards strategy and tactics, as well as stick to tough deadlines.

    Arbitration respondentEurope
  • I am very pleased with their responsiveness, leadership and drive. They leave no stone unturned. I cannot speak about them highly enough.

    Arbitration respondentEurope
  • Jones Day has an exceptional ability to navigate through challenges.

    Arbitration respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Vanessa Foncke
    Band 2Vanessa Foncke

    Vanessa Foncke

    Vanessa Foncke represents clients from the telecommunications, construction and financial sectors in commercial proceedings, as well as acting as an arbitrator in CEPANI and ICC proceedings.

    • She is an extremely efficient and hardworking arbitrator who demonstrates terrific responsiveness and efficiency.

      Arbitration respondentEurope
    • Vanessa Foncke is the next generation's most expected and highly talked about arbitrator. She is really friendly, but pragmatic and thorough above all else.

      Arbitration respondentEurope
    • Vanessa Foncke has demonstrated very strong leadership, advice and strategy with respect to complex disputes.

      Arbitration respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Jones Day (1)

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