Department profile
Simont Braun

Litigation

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Simont Braun

Rankings

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Litigation - Belgium

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Simont Braun is an experienced law 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 contract, insurance policy disputes and post-M&A litigation. Lawyers at the law firm offer experience acting for clients from the financial services and energy industries.

Strengths

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  • The academic background of its lawyers and their concrete involvement in the Belgian legal environment contribute to Simont Braun's reputation, skills and expertise.

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  • The are really proactive, look for concrete solutions and are available and fast in providing their answers.

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  • They have provided prompt and relevant legal advice, shown good strategy in terms of handling the legal dispute and been very responsive throughout the process.

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  • Simont Braun developed a very good strategy to focus on the key items and react with the fair arguments at the right time.

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  • The Simont Braun team have a very high level of understanding and are well informed.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeoplePaul Alain Foriers
    Senior StatespeoplePaul Alain Foriers

    Paul Alain Foriers

    Paul Alain Foriers is highly regarded for his practice before the Supreme Court, representing clients in disputes relating to the division of powers in Belgium, tax and investment issues. As of September 2024, he acts as Dean of the Supreme Court Bar.

    • Paul Alain Foriers is trustworthy, very clever and has a holistic view of the law.

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  • Band 3Rafaël Jafferali
    Band 3Rafaël Jafferali

    Rafaël Jafferali

    Rafaël Jafferali represents clients in substantial international disputes relating to commercial contracts, as well as offering experience in class actions. He has experience acting for financial institutions, collective claim bodies and state entities.

    • Rafaël Jafferali is a brilliant lawyer and a smart person with real empathy for the client's issues, concerns and problems.

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    • Rafaël Jafferali is an expert in his field. He is very responsive and cordial throughout and manages to provide strategic advice, irrespective of the complexity or new developments.

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    • His advice is always well structured and backed by the most relevant case law, which adds additional reassurance to us as clients.

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    • He is able to handle very complex cases and highly technical issues.

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