Dispute Resolution | Global

A&O Shearman offers clients an exceptional dispute resolution practice, handling insolvency litigation, antitrust damages and enforcement claims. The team frequently acts for multinational clients, with substantial experience advising clients from the financial services, media and real estate sectors. Lawyers at the law firm also advise clients on cross-border commercial arbitrations in a variety of sectors, including energy and chemicals, in addition to arbitral awards. The practice further boasts strength in white-collar crime matters, advising clients on criminal investigations and litigation relating to allegations of bribery and fraud.

Loyens & Loeff is a substantial Benelux law firm focusing on commercial disputes in the financial services, pharmaceutical and retail sectors. The team offers substantial experience in litigation before a range of Belgian courts, advising on collective actions and shareholder disputes. 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.

Linklaters offers a noteworthy dispute resolution team with particular strength acting for clients from the financial services sector. The team handles a wide range of regulatory, commercial and corporate disputes before every level of the Belgian court system, advising on disputes in the real estate, insurance and utilities sectors. Lawyers at the law firm defend technology sector clients in class actions, as well as representing regulatory bodies in appeals against their decisions. The law firm's clients benefit from its strong international network, offering extensive cross-border integration on multi-jurisdictional disputes.

QUINZ is a strong Belgian law firm advising clients on a range of contentious mandates relating to contract breaches, shareholder disputes and construction litigation. The team also offers experience handling collective actions and matters relating to liability. Lawyers at the law firm frequently act for clients from the financial services, energy and software industries, as well as public institutions. Team members also have experience representing clients in CEPANI and ICC arbitration proceedings, as well as criminal matters, including sanction-related disputes and allegations of fraud and money laundering.

Stibbe has an excellent litigation team offering expertise in financial, insurance and corporate disputes. The team also boasts significant experience handling white-collar crime matters relating to allegations of fraud, money laundering and bribery, as well as handling high-profile criminal investigations. Lawyers at the law firm act for clients from the banking, energy and pharmaceutical industries, as well as public and governmental bodies.

The team at Jones Day represents financial services clients in litigation relating to damages claims and bankruptcy disputes. The practice assists corporate clients with commercial, construction and malpractice-related litigation. Lawyers in the team also act for clients in CEPANI and ICC arbitrations, including post-M&A disputes and commercial issues. The disputes team additionally works closely with the law firm's other departments in Belgium, collaborating on contentious competition law cases.

Clifford Chance offers a substantial international network to assist clients with international disputes. The team acts for blue-chip international clients in cross-border litigation relating to commercial and financial disputes. The practice also advises public sector clients on state aid-related disputes and compensation claims. Lawyers at the law firm also assist clients with construction litigation and shareholder disputes, as well as defending clients in damages claims.

Lydian has a strong reputation for handling litigation in the insurance and reinsurance industries, assisting with disputes relating to coverage, professional liability and product liability. The team also advises on contractual and distribution disputes, as well as debt recovery matters. It boasts further expertise in criminal law matters, including fraud and embezzlement investigations. Lawyers at the practice additionally represent clients in the offshore sector in disputes relating to the construction of offshore wind projects.

Astrea is a prominent independent Belgian law firm with a broad range of disputes expertise. The team acts for both private and state bodies in shipping, construction and commercial disputes. Clients of the law firm include multinational automotive companies.