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Provided by Alexander Hansebout
Alexander specialises in domestic and international dispute resolution. He has extensive experience in complex disputes concerning a broad range of issues, including: commercial and contractual matters, liability and insurance, insolvency-related matters, and the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. Alexander also has in-depth knowledge of distribution, agency, franchising and brokerage agreements in their respective international contexts.
Alexander provides pre-litigation counsel and conducts negotiations, mediation and litigation before the national courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union.
He has been involved in numerous arbitration cases (ICC, CEPANI, NAI, SCC, WIPO and ad hoc), both representing the parties and as an arbitrator.
Alexander is a member of the International Bar Association and CEPANI. He is also highly involved in the Belgian Franchise Federation and is a member of the Council of the Brussels Bar (Dutch language section) since 2019.
Alexander regularly publishes and lectures on his areas of practice, including last year:
- “Kunst en Arbitrage: de Court of arbitration for Art”, in Handboek Kunstrecht, Intersentia 2021
- “Arbitration in Belgium” – Lexology Navigator 2021
Provided by Chambers
Alexander Hansebout advises clients on competition and commercial litigation, as well as acting for clients on enforcement proceedings.
Provided by Chambers
Alexander Hansebout is very knowledgeable and innovative in coming up with solutions for the client. He is strategically minded and understands the issues that the client faces.
Alexander Hansebout knows every detail of Belgian law. He is really impressive, incredibly efficient and a good expert.
His work product is excellent, exhibiting just the right balance of detail and succinctness.
Alexander Hansebout has very deep legal knowledge in this field and he is very pragmatic and reliable.
Alexander Hansebout is very pleasant to work with, very knowledgeable, very experienced and approachable.
Alexander Hansebout is very knowledgeable and innovative in coming up with solutions for the client. He is strategically minded and understands the issues that the client faces.
Alexander Hansebout knows every detail of Belgian law. He is really impressive, incredibly efficient and a good expert.
His work product is excellent, exhibiting just the right balance of detail and succinctness.
Alexander Hansebout has very deep legal knowledge in this field and he is very pragmatic and reliable.
Alexander Hansebout is very pleasant to work with, very knowledgeable, very experienced and approachable.
3 items provided by ALTIUS
The Supreme Court’s recent Decision on the Burden of Proof in State Immunity Matters Alters the Dyna
On 19 December 2024, the Belgian Supreme Court issued a key ruling clarifying State immunity, the burden of proof, and debtor States' obligation to cooperate. It also introduces nuanced considerations on using factual presumptions to meet evidentiary requirements in sovereign immunity cases.
Extension of the Belgian Reconciliation Procedure
Following the Act of 19 December 2023 (published on 27 December 2023), the legislator has introduced a reconciliation procedure in the commercial and labour courts as well as in the courts of appeal.
The Arbitrability of Distributorship Law Disputes in Belgium: a reversal of case law
On 7 April 2023, the Belgian Cour de Cassation reversed its long standing case law and decided that (from now on) disputes concerning the termination of exclusive distribution agreements are eligible to be settled by arbitration.
The Supreme Court’s recent Decision on the Burden of Proof in State Immunity Matters Alters the Dyna
On 19 December 2024, the Belgian Supreme Court issued a key ruling clarifying State immunity, the burden of proof, and debtor States' obligation to cooperate. It also introduces nuanced considerations on using factual presumptions to meet evidentiary requirements in sovereign immunity cases.
Extension of the Belgian Reconciliation Procedure
Following the Act of 19 December 2023 (published on 27 December 2023), the legislator has introduced a reconciliation procedure in the commercial and labour courts as well as in the courts of appeal.
The Arbitrability of Distributorship Law Disputes in Belgium: a reversal of case law
On 7 April 2023, the Belgian Cour de Cassation reversed its long standing case law and decided that (from now on) disputes concerning the termination of exclusive distribution agreements are eligible to be settled by arbitration.