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Litigation - Belgium

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The team at Jones Day represents financial services clients in litigation relating to damages claims and bankruptcy disputes. The practice also assists corporate clients with commercial, construction and malpractice-related litigation. The disputes team additionally works closely with the law firm's other departments in Belgium, collaborating on contentious competition and tax law cases. Jones Day is well equipped to represent clients before both Belgian and European courts, and has further capabilities in Supreme Court litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Jones Day represented Nethys in proceedings brought against its managing director and two other managers in relation to the recovery of sums paid under indemnities and pension plans.

Strengths

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The Jones Day team is extremely resilient, with a sharp focus on the end result.

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We value Jones Day for its hands-on and proactive work.

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They are solid business partners with a strong ability to understand what is at stake.

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The cases that Jones Day presents in court are always perfectly prepared and argued. Lawyers in the team are excellent legal experts and formidable litigators.

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The lawyers have strong knowledge of our industry, are available and reactive on cases and offer a strong, business-oriented and pragmatic mindset.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michèle Grégoire
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Michèle Grégoire
3
Band 3

Michèle Grégoire has a strong practice advising clients on bankruptcy and real estate disputes. She acts for clients from the pharmaceutical, financial services and technology industries. She is admitted to the Paris and Brussels Bars and often acts in cross-border disputes involving France. Additionally, she is admitted to appear before the Belgian Supreme Court.

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Sébastien Champagne
3
Sébastien Champagne
3
Band 3

Sébastien Champagne assists with a range of cross-border disputes, including the private enforcement of damages, tax disputes and regulatory disputes.

Sébastien Champagne is super pleasant to work with and extremely talented.

He has a high level of responsiveness and commitment to the cases.

Sébastien Champagne is a very senior and knowledgeable person with a very acute understanding of our business, allowing him to have a very pragmatic and balanced approach.

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Vanessa Foncke
4
Vanessa Foncke
4
Band 4

Alongside her expertise in arbitration, Vanessa Foncke is also respected for her ability to guide clients through Belgian litigation proceedings, particularly in highly regulated sectors. She acts on disputes concerning contractual agreements and damages claims.

Vanessa Foncke has an excellent ability to navigate through legal hurdles and understand complex technical matters.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Jones Day

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Michèle Grégoire
3
Michèle Grégoire
3
Band 3
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Sébastien Champagne
3
Sébastien Champagne
3
Band 3
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Vanessa Foncke
4
Vanessa Foncke
4
Band 4
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