Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium
Ranked Individual
Provided by Liedekerke
As one of the largest practices in Belgium with 8 partners and more than 25 associates, and one of the few covering the whole spectrum of dispute resolution clients’ needs in one stop shop, our litigation team advises and represents clients in commercial contracts litigation, banking, finance, corporate and insolvency litigation, as well as intellectual property, competition disputes, and tax disputes. Our team enjoys a strong reputation for complex litigation and has an excellent track record of dealing with highly complex, high-stake cross-border disputes.
Our practice is dedicated to the prevention and resolution of complex and/ or international disputes, representing clients or assisting the firm’s other practices in their litigation. Our specialists are highly recognised in these matters, as they do focus not only on litigation but also on national substantive laws: they combine an in depth knowledge of Belgian and international business law with a strong litigation experience.
We have a deep sectorial knowledge to support our expertise.
We understand the importance of keeping our clients up-to-date and informed of key legal developments, so we publish newsletters and Legal Insights on a regular basis. We also organise dedicated information and training sessions on specific legal topics, and recently launched our LegalLie legal podcasts to continue addressing our clients’ questions.
Provided by Chambers
Liedekerke is a highly reputed Belgian law firm that possesses significant expertise in handling contractual litigation and insolvency-related disputes. It boasts additional skill in guiding clients through damages claims, financial litigation and disputes linked to energy and environmental issues. The team acts for prominent public sector clients, as well as private clients from the healthcare, banking and retail industries.
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Liedekerke advised LMR Partners on the recovery of outstanding claims of three funds in the bankruptcy proceedings of Mithra Pharmaceuticals.
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They show remarkable skill in dissecting opposing arguments, constructing clear legal narratives and identifying the procedural moments that matter most.
Liedekerke’s team stands out for its strategic depth, legal precision and litigation stamina in complex, multi-layered commercial disputes.
Liedekerke is able to deliver complex opinions within tight deadlines.
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Olivier Vanden Berghe is an expert in commercial litigation cases, representing prominent Belgian clients in legal proceedings related to contractual disputes, environmental issues and energy-related litigation.
Olivier combines strategic thinking with strong procedural command and a clear understanding of the business context. His service level is excellent and he consistently delivers high-quality work.
Olivier Vanden Berghe is very smart and a good commercial litigator.
In court, he pleads with clarity, authority and focus, striking the right tone even in technically or factually complex matters.
Litigation
Provided by Liedekerke
Michaël Houbben
Dominiek Hubin
Jonas Vansevenant
Charlotte Dillemans
Luc Van den Bon
Elliot Bernard
Henri Delogne
Emma Van de Venster
Juliette van Wassenhove
Olivier Vanden Berghe
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