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Dispute Resolution is a major focus at Simont Braun. The firm has a strong dispute resolution department gathering expertise in litigation, international and domestic arbitration, and mediation. Simont Braun’s other departments also count renowned litigation experts in their respective areas of practice.
Recently:
- We have assisted the European Commission and the 27 Member States in the landmark judicial proceedings against AstraZeneca for its delays in delivery of Covid-19 vaccines (now settled).
- We have assisted Test-Achats, the Belgian consumers’ rights defence organisation, in a landmark class action against Ryanair (now settled).
- We assist DRS Belgium (Deminor Recovery Services) in crucial proceedings gathering more than 2,000 former shareholders of Arco.
Litigation before all courts:
Our
lawyers
appear before
all Belgian courts
, Benelux courts and the European Court of Justice. Simont Braun is also one of the rare law firms able to defend its clients up to the
Supreme Court
.
Chambers Review
Simont Braun is an experienced firm that is particularly noted for its considerable Supreme Court expertise. The team further assists prominent public institutions, as well as both international and domestic private companies, with a host of commercial disputes, including breach of contracts, insurance policy disputes and post-M&A litigation. Lawyers at the firm offer experience acting for clients from the financial services and real estate industries.
Work Highlights
- Represented the European Commission in its dispute with AstraZeneca relating to a perceived delay in delivery of COVID-19 vaccines.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Clients praise the team for "knowing the market really well and listening to customers' needs."
Clients praise the team for "knowing the market really well and listening to customers' needs."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Alain Foriers is "excellent in technical aspects and complex cases," according to clients. He is highly regarded for his practice before the Supreme Court, representing clients in disputes relating to the division of powers in Belgium, tax disputes and investment issues.
Rafaël Jafferali enters the rankings this year having been described by one source as "a really excellent litigator," and praised by a second for being "a very good, thorough and deep lawyer." He represents clients in substantial international disputes relating to commercial contracts, as well as offering experience in class actions.
Ranked Lawyers at
Simont Braun
Belgium
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