Arbitration | Global

Loyens & Loeff offers a highly impressive practice that is well equipped to handle arbitration cases under a variety of institutional rules, including CEPANI proceedings. The team frequently leverages its wide-ranging expertise to advise on cases involving sovereign states, public bodies, insurance companies and energy providers. It demonstrates particular skill in relation to commercial and contractual disputes, including the performance of contracts, liability issues, damages claims and post-M&A arbitration. Lawyers at the law firm additionally represent clients in both domestic and international UNCITRAL and ICC arbitrations, as well as assisting with the enforcement of arbitral awards and garnishment-related cases. Team members also have experience acting as arbitrators.

Liedekerke has a highly regarded disputes team with a strong reputation for representing clients in international disputes. The law firm advises on the enforcement and setting aside of arbitral awards, as well as acting for clients in investment, construction and commercial arbitration, often under ICC rules. The team also offers experience in UNCITRAL, ICSID and LCIA-governed cases. Liedekerke's significant footprint in arbitration cases attracts prominent clients, including sovereign states and construction companies. Lawyers in the firm complement their arbitration counsel expertise with their ability to act as arbitrators.

QUINZ holds a prominent position in the Belgian arbitration market, acting on CEPANI, ICSID, UNCITRAL and ICC proceedings on behalf of sovereign states, financial institutions, energy companies and investment firms. The team acts on construction arbitration, distribution and supply disputes, post-acquisition claims and contractual issues. The department also draws upon the strength of its leading litigation practice to assist with the enforcement of arbitral awards. In addition to counsel work, lawyers in the team are often appointed as the president or sole arbitrator of arbitral tribunals.

A&O Shearman is well respected for its ability to advise clients on cross-border commercial and construction arbitrations in a variety of sectors, including energy and chemicals. The law firm can also lead clients through enforcement proceedings related to arbitral awards. The team offers strength acting on cases governed by variety of arbitral rules, including ICC, UNCITRAL and CEPANI.

ArbBoutique is an increasingly prominent team on the Belgian and international arbitration scene, demonstrating experience in the handling of ICSID, LCIA, UNCITRAL, ICC and DIAC arbitration proceedings. Team members regularly occupy a variety of positions in arbitral tribunals, including acting as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and chair.

Jones Day leverages its position in the Belgian disputes market to act for clients on CEPANI and ICC arbitrations, including post-M&A disputes and commercial issues. The law firm's skill equally extends to construction-related arbitrations and enforcement proceedings. Offering deep experience in disputes, the Jones Day team can assist with cases that involve parallel arbitration and litigation elements. Team members also demonstrate the ability to act as presiding and party-appointed arbitrators in arbitral tribunals.

Linklaters offers solid experience acting for Belgian subsidiaries and European corporates on post-M&A claims, disputes concerning contractual breaches, construction arbitration and enforcement proceedings. The team's expertise is further illustrated through its ability to act on arbitration proceedings governed by a varied set of rules, including CEPANI and ICC.

Strelia is regularly mandated to act on investment and commercial arbitration cases, including post-M&A and contractual disputes. The team can additionally assist with exequatur proceedings before Belgian courts. Lawyers at the law firm also have experience acting as chair of CEPANI, ICC and ad hoc arbitration proceedings and as mediators.