About

Provided by Liedekerke

Liedekerke boasts an elite regulatory practice providing the highest level of advisory and litigation services to private and public sector clients. It covers all of Belgium’s federal and regional entities thanks to its truly culturally diverse, multilingual teams.

Our regulatory practitioners are experts in public institutions and services as well as in the various areas of economic regulation, assisting both private and public sector entities. We are particularly recognised for our skills in environment, zoning and planning, energy and public procurement regulations.

Apart from our team’s autonomous expertise, our regulatory practitioners seamlessly join forces with the firm’s other practices especially on M&A and real estate transactions. 

We offer a no-nonsense approach with quick, clear and practical solutions aimed at creating value for our clients.

Our approach combines profound insight into the different fields of law with a solid understanding of the general social and political environment.

Our team acts at every stage in project development and issue management. Its vast experience covers advisory and contractual issues, due diligence, dispute resolution (in the Constitutional Court, administrative jurisdictions [i.e. Council of State], civil and criminal courts), permit acquisition, lobbying support and crisis management services all across Belgium.

Chambers Review

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Planning & Environment - Belgium

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What the Team is Known For

Liedekerke has a top-tier environmental law practice with enviable experience in permitting issues, pollution regulation enforcement and waste management. It advises major domestic players and public bodies on environmental, zoning and urban planning law aspects of development projects. The public law team additionally provides extensive experience in high value disputes concerning domestic regulations, as well as the differences between domestic and EU regulations. The lawyers are mandated by major private companies in contentious and non-contentious procurement law matters.

Work Highlights

  • Liedekerke advised Matexi on the permitting process for several residential projects in Antwerp and Flemish Brabant.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dominique Devos
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Dominique Devos
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Dominique Devos often assists clients from the public and private sectors with issues related to waste management, project developments and zoning permits for large retailers. He additionally handles a variety of environmental disputes, including around liability for soil and water pollution.

Dominique Devos oversees the big picture and key issues very well, and at the same time has deep technical knowledge.

He is a very friendly and calm lawyer.

François Tulkens
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François Tulkens
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François Tulkens is strong at handling public law matters, including those relating to planning and environment matters. He represents clients in administrative litigation, licensing disputes and public procurement mandates, as well as disputes around noise and soil pollution.

François Tulkens is very responsive and easy to reach. It is truly a pleasure to work with him.

I particularly appreciate his thoroughness and pragmatism in case management.

Frank Judo
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Frank Judo
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Frank Judo is well versed in a variety of public law matters, frequently representing clients from the technology and transport sectors before the Constitutional Court. He often acts for clients on procurement disputes and contractual issues.

Frank Judo is extremely knowledgeable and has a lot of experience.

He is a really good thinker when it comes to our legal strategy before courts.

Filip De Preter
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Filip De Preter
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Filip De Preter assists with contractual and site expansion disputes, acting for multinational clients in the energy and manufacturing industries. He also advises on permitting matters and pollution issues.

He has a thorough understanding of the complexities of environmental law and can translate this into clear advice.

Filip De Preter is a sharp, analytical lawyer and it is easier to win a court case with him at your side. He is also hardworking and very dedicated to the case.

Vincent Ost
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Vincent Ost
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Vincent Ost is highly active in procurement disputes, as well as advising on public tender matters and redevelopment projects, notably for public sector clients. He also assists clients with PPP agreements.

Vincent Ost is responsive, attentive and a good communicator.

Vincent Ost has a sharp eye and knows how to embrace complexity.

He stands out for his quick grasp of legal and strategic issues, his ability to bring clarity to complex situations and his firm yet balanced approach to defining and executing case strategies.

Vincent Ost has a sharp mind.

I highly praise Vincent Ost for his expertise in Belgian public law. He has been a very valuable asset to our team.

Ranked Lawyers at
Liedekerke

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Planning & Environment

Dominique Devos
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Dominique Devos
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Band 2
François Tulkens
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François Tulkens
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Band 2
Filip De Preter
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Filip De Preter
3
Band 3
Public Law

François Tulkens
2
François Tulkens
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Band 2
Frank Judo
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Frank Judo
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Band 2
Vincent Ost
3
Vincent Ost
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Band 3

Members

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Atdhe Krasniqi

Bert Van Herreweghe

Daan Bijnens

Jonas Van Orshoven

Jonathan Renaux

Laure Proost

Linde Moons

Lola Malluquin

Marie Umbach

Ruben Dewulf

Vincent Ost