LAWYER PROFILE

Benoît Allemeersch

Europe 2026

QUINZ

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Litigation

Belgium

1 year ranked

Arbitration

Belgium

1 year ranked

Restructuring/Insolvency

Belgium

1 year ranked

About

Provided by QUINZ

Europe

Practice Areas

A respected litigator and negotiator, Benoît Allemeersch represents clients before civil and criminal courts in Belgium, as well as in national and international arbitration. The focus of his dispute resolution practice is on complex commercial, financial and corporate disputes and he frequently consults on cross-border litigation. His experience includes appointments as an arbitrator and a mediator.

He combines his law practice with an academic career, as tenured professor at the Catholic University of Leuven, where he teaches Belgian and European civil procedure law and evidence law. He is widely published in various subjects relating to national and EU procedural law, conflicts of law, evidence and criminal law. He also advises the Belgian legislator and government on a regular basis.

Career

Partner - Quinz | September 2011 - Present

Professor of Belgian and European Civil Procedure and Evidence Law - KU Leuven | September 2007 - Present

Counsel - Clifford Chance LLP | January 2006 - September 2011

Associate - Linklaters |September 1999 - December 2005

Professional Memberships

Member of the Brussels Bar; and

Board member at CEPANI, Belgium’s leading arbitration centre.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Litigation - Belgium

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Benoît Allemeersch is a leading figure in the Belgian litigation market, advising multinational clients on collective actions, shareholder disputes and post-M&A litigation.

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Arbitration - Belgium

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Benoît Allemeersch has an established presence in arbitration, acting as both counsel and arbitrator in ICC, ICSID and CEPANI proceedings and advising on the enforcement of arbitral awards. He also handles cases focused on the breach of contractual agreements, post-M&A disputes and construction-related topics.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Belgium

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Benoît Allemeersch leverages his market-leading litigation practice to handle commercial and financial disputes, with a focus on contentious insolvency matters, financial restructurings and litigation involving distressed assets.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is a very smart and skilled lawyer. He is very supportive and really understands clients' needs. He can really help you.
LitigationChambers European Guide
The judge is always interested in his view and we trust him for very important cases.
LitigationChambers European Guide
Benoît's extensive experience and strategic oversight are invaluable in shaping our defence. His ability to distil complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice gives us great confidence.
LitigationChambers European Guide
He is the most outstanding all-round litigator in Belgium.
LitigationChambers European Guide
Benoît Allemeersch is a real mover and shaker in the litigation world! He seems to know everyone and is very well respected in the market.
LitigationChambers European Guide
Benoît Allemeersch is amazing before courts and in arbitration. His knowledge of arbitration is great.
ArbitrationChambers European Guide