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Peter L'Ecluse

Peter L'Ecluse

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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1 Global Practice Guides

About

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Practice Areas

Peter’s practice focuses on complex matters involving competition law, life sciences and intellectual property rights. He often deals with issues at the intersection of these three fields.

He represents clients before the European Commission as well as national and European courts, and has been involved in a number of major EU and Belgian competition cases in recent years.

In the field of Life Sciences, his expertise includes advising on antitrust matters, information and advertising, licensing, patents, pricing and reimbursement, and registration matters. He also has deep experience representing clients in administrative proceedings and before industry boards.

Career

Joined Van Bael & Bellis in 1988, became Partner in 1994.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Brussels Bar. Former member of the Council of the Brussels Bar (Dutch-language section).

Publications

Regularly lectures and writes on competition, life sciences and intellectual property matters.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Competition: Domestic - Belgium

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Peter L'Ecluse is a popular choice of counsel for clients in the life sciences or insurance sector in BCA behavioural investigations. He has further experience in Belgian follow-on damages cases. Additionally, he advises clients on the competition law compliance aspects of distribution agreements.

Life Sciences: Domestic - Belgium

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Peter L'Ecluse advises both private companies and federal bodies on a broad scope of regulatory and commercial issues. He assists with the launch of new pharmaceutical products, net pricing matters and clinical trial agreements as well as competition law issues.

Strengths

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  • Peter L'Ecluse is a very knowledgeable, experienced and reliable lawyer.

    Life Sciences: DomesticChambers European Guide
  • Peter L'Ecluse has a high level of understanding of our business and demands.

    Life Sciences: DomesticChambers European Guide

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