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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 automotive industry, as well as providers of telecommunication services and information technology .

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What the Team is Known For

Loyens & Loeff is a substantial Benelux law firm focusing on commercial disputes in the financial services, pharmaceutical and retail sectors. The team offers substantial experience in litigation before a range of Belgian courts, advising on collective actions and shareholder disputes. Lawyers at the law firm additionally represent clients in both domestic and international UNCITRAL and ICC arbitrations, as well as assisting with the enforcement of arbitral awards.

Work Highlights

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  • Loyens & Loeff advised BNP Paribas on the EUR8.5 billion collective action brought by minority shareholders of Fortis.

Strengths

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Loyens & Loeff offers creative litigation strategy, complete responsiveness and a dedicated team with great people. The lawyers are flexible and work efficiently.

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Loyens & Loeff demonstrates a very high level of service, with a perfect understanding of our constraints and 100% availability.

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I am very satisfied with Loyens & Loeff. The team is always ready to fight, seven days a week.

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Loyens & Loeff has a deep understanding of our industry and our particular challenges. I am always impressed by its strong legal and technical knowledge but also its commercial awareness.

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Loyens & Loeff has a deep understanding of its clients' needs and way of functioning. It has a strong ability to analyse complex situations and propose solutions with perfect knowledge of the context.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hakim Boularbah
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Hakim Boularbah
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Hakim Boularbah is renowned for his expertise representing clients in a range of standout international litigation cases relating to shareholder disputes and risk management. He has additional expertise assisting clients with M&A-related arbitration and set-aside proceedings relating to arbitral awards.

Hakim Boularbah is extremely sharp, quick and very quickly sees where the problems are and where the discussion should go. He is extremely intelligent and I am very happy to recommend him.

Hakim Boularbah is excellent and has really built a strong practice.

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Olivier van der Haegen
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Olivier van der Haegen
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Olivier van der Haegen represents clients in ICC and CEPANI arbitrations and arbitration-related court proceedings, including enforcement actions.

Olivier van der Haegen is a very effective lawyer. He is very able to explain complex matters in such a manner that one forgets they were complex to begin with.

Olivier van der Haegen showcases an impressive level of dedication, a deep understanding of our challenges and the capacity to propose quick solutions for every problem.

Olivier van der Haegen is a hard worker who is devoted to the customer and listens well in order to develop effective strategies.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Hakim Boularbah
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Hakim Boularbah
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Olivier van der Haegen
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Olivier van der Haegen
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Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Hakim Boularbah
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Hakim Boularbah
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Hakim Boularbah

Hakim Boularbah

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