About

Provided by Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick

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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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick 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 on gambling and construction, as well as concerning 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

Provided by Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick

  • Liedekerke assisted the Brussels Capital Region with noise limitation cases, including court representation in relation to administrative fines and flight plan modifications against airlines.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dominique Devos
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Dominique Devos
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Band 2
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.

Dominique Devos' know-how on environmental law and the market is appreciated.

François Tulkens
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François Tulkens
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Band 2
François Tulkens is strong at handling public law matters, including those relating to planning and environment matters. He represents clients in administrative disputes and the environmental and planning aspects of development projects.

François Tulken's work is greatly appreciated as he communicates clearly and provides to-the-point legal advice.

François Tulkens is really excellent. He is very smart in litigation and always looks for interesting points.

Frank Judo
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Frank Judo
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Band 2

Frank Judo is well versed in a variety of public law matters, advising on real estate procurement projects and contractual issues. He also represents clients before the Constitutional Court.

Frank Judo is a very sophisticated lawyer with very keen skills. If you have a very complex case in procurement, you have to reach out to him.

Frank Judo provides tremendous legal advice.

Frank Judo is a great lawyer with a strong constitutional practice.

Frank Judo has a superb personality and is excellent in oral pleadings.

Filip De Preter
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Filip De Preter
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Band 3

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.

Filip De Preter knows the law and is hardworking.

Vincent Ost
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Vincent Ost
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Band 4

Vincent Ost is highly active in disputes, as well as advising on public tender matters and redevelopment projects, notably for public sector clients.

Vincent Ost is always very reactive and his advice is very complete.

Vincent Ost is easygoing and fosters a fluid relationship.

Ranked Lawyers at
Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick

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Belgium

Planning & Environment

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

François Tulkens
2
François Tulkens
2
Band 2
Frank Judo
2
Frank Judo
2
Band 2
Vincent Ost
4
Vincent Ost
4
Band 4

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