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Scale

Real Estate

Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium


Scale

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About

Provided by Scale

The Real Estate and Construction Law Department of Schoups has unequalled expertise and know-how in assisting companies in construction projects. Our team has also built up years of practical experience in every aspect of real estate and property law.

Schoups provides tailor-made, pragmatic and flexible assistance in all relationships between the players involved in construction projects, such as general contractors, project developers, principals, engineers, safety coordinators, real estate brokers, insurers, etc.

Our team also successfully accompanies project developers and real-estate investors in residential, commercial, industrial and mixed projects. 

The practice covers advice on:

  • negotiating, drafting, reviewing and amending contracts related to construction and project development
  • dispute avoidance and resolution related to construction and real estate transactions
  • the design and execution of construction projects
  • the acquisition of property (negotiating and drafting purchase-sale agreements, option agreements, private contracts, etc.)
  • superficies and long-term ground lease rights, easements, as well as mortgage and other securities
  • co-ownership to project developers, ACO´s, individual co-owners, syndics, etc.
  • designing and setting up ´tailor-made´ property-law structures in the context of project developments
  • the regulatory framework for project development

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Belgium

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Scale has a strong focus on acting for domestic and international construction companies, developers and contractors on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The team also advises on DBFM contracts and infrastructure projects, as well as representing clients in challenges to procurement tenders, safety disputes and damages claims. The practice also represents clients from the public sector.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Scale represented Constructiebedrijf Ivens in negotiations concerning the construction of storage tanks for a tank terminal in the port of Rotterdam.

Strengths

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  • Scale combines deep sector expertise with strategic thinking, offering clients not only legal advice but also practical tools. Its ability to anticipate contractual risks and propose innovative solutions sets it apart.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • We appreciate Scale's very knowledgeable and practical approach.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • Scale has strong communication skills and profound knowledge of the law. We are able to make quick decisions when time is of the essence.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • The Scale team is very punctual, proactive and accurate.

    Real Estate respondentEurope
  • The team combines technical expertise with in-depth knowledge of the real estate industry.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Marco Schoups
    Band 3Marco Schoups

    Marco Schoups

    Marco Schoups is a respected real estate adviser with a strong focus on construction matters. He offers deep expertise managing high-stakes construction disputes concerning defect and delay claims and contractual breaches.

    • Marco Schoups' guidance is structured, solution-oriented and immediately usable, reflecting a steady, long-term view of risk and negotiation.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Marco Schoups is fun to work with and very knowledgeable.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Marco Schoups' charismatic and passionate enthusiasm is amazing.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Marco Schoups remains our primary contact for complex legal matters.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
    • Marco is the calmest and most strategic thinker I have worked with in this space.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

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