About
Provided by Loyens & Loeff
Loyens & Loeff has a long-standing tradition of litigation and arbitration proceedings involving a broad range of industries, services, regions and jurisdictions.
In order to meet the demands of its (international) client base, Loyens & Loeff regularly represents clients in domestic and cross-border litigation, as well as in domestic and international arbitration.
Clients among others include financial institutions, governments, corporations active in construction, in the energy, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and auto-motive industry, as well as providers of telecommunication services and information technology.
Chambers Review
Loyens & Loeff is a substantial Benelux firm focusing on commercial disputes in the financial services, pharmaceutical, retail and insurance sectors. The law firm moves up in the rankings this year following its involvement in some headline cases. The team offers substantial experience in litigation before a range of Belgian courts, advising on collective actions and shareholder disputes. Lawyers at the firm additionally represent clients in both domestic and international UNCITRAL, ICSID and ICC arbitrations, as well as assisting with the enforcement of arbitral awards.
Work Highlights
- The team at Loyens & Loeff represented Porsche in its defence of a collective action relating to diesel emissions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Loyens & Loeff offers a strong and dedicated team."
"Loyens & Loeff offers a strong and dedicated team."
Notable Practitioners
Hakim Boularbah is renowned for his expertise representing clients in a range of standout international litigation cases relating to public procurement, shareholder disputes and environmental damages. He has additional expertise assisting clients with M&A-related arbitration and set-aside proceedings related to arbitral awards.
"Hakim Boularbah is very sharp, focuses on the important issues and is efficient."
Olivier van der Haegen represents clients in ICC and CEPANI arbitrations and arbitration-related court proceedings, including enforcement actions.
"Olivier van der Haegen is very dedicated to his clients and is a strong litigator."
"He has the ability to explain arbitration specifics to business people and has a good understanding for business contexts."
Ranked Lawyers at
Loyens & Loeff
Belgium