Dispute Resolution | Europe

The firm 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 firm also advise clients on cross-border commercial arbitrations in the energy and chemicals industries, 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. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Linklaters offers an outstanding 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 firm defend technology sector clients in class actions, as well as representing regulatory bodies in appeals against their decisions. The firm's clients benefit from its strong international network, offering extensive cross-border integration on multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Loyens & Loeff is a substantial Benelux 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 firm additionally represent clients in both domestic and international UNCITRAL and ICC arbitrations, as well as assisting with the enforcement of arbitral awards.

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 and commercial arbitration, often under ICC rules. The practice additionally possesses significant expertise in handling contractual litigation and insolvency-related disputes. The team acts for prominent public sector clients, as well as private clients from the healthcare, banking and retail industries.

NautaDutilh has an impressive team offering clients considerable expertise in bankruptcy proceedings and insolvency-related litigation. The practice also advises on corporate, financial and commercial disputes, as well as representing clients in real estate litigation. Lawyers at the firm assist clients from the energy, insurance and pharmaceutical industries with private damages actions and product liability claims.

QUINZ is a strong Belgian 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 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.

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. Lawyers at the firm act for clients from the banking, energy and pharmaceutical industries, as well as public and governmental bodies.

Eubelius offers clients a broad disputes practice, advising on commercial and contract-related issues. The team has a prominent focus on white-collar cases, with expertise in criminal matters relating to allegations of money laundering, fraud and tax evasion. Lawyers in the practice also assist clients with leasing disputes, damages claims and construction litigation.

Janson offers clients expertise in a range of matters, with particular recent experience in disputes relating to bankruptcy and insolvency. The team also advises on criminal proceedings, directors' liability claims and commercial disputes. Lawyers at the practice represent clients in the insurance, banking and real estate sectors, as well as public institutions.

The team at Jones Day represents financial services clients in litigation relating to damages claims and bankruptcy disputes. The practice also 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 firm's other departments in Belgium, collaborating on contentious competition law cases.

Simont Braun is an experienced firm that is particularly noted for its considerable Supreme Court expertise. The team further assists prominent public institutions, as well as both international and domestic private companies, with a host of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, insurance policy disputes and post-M&A litigation. Lawyers at the firm offer experience acting for clients from the financial services and energy industries.

Strelia is a prominent corporate boutique advising clients from the energy industry on M&A and commercial litigation. The team also acts for clients from the manufacturing and transport industries on franchise disputes, public procurement matters, damages actions and liability issues. Lawyers at the firm also have experience acting as chair of CEPANI and ICC arbitration proceedings and as mediators.

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 firm also assist clients with construction litigation and shareholder disputes, as well as defending clients in damages claims.

Fieldfisher represents clients in a wide range of commercial and corporate disputes in the pharmaceutical and construction industries. The team assists with cross-border litigation, representing clients in contentious competition investigations, distribution disputes and infrastructure projects. Lawyers at the practice also advise clients from the aviation industry on liability disputes.

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. Lawyers at the practice additionally represent clients in the offshore sector in disputes relating to the construction of offshore wind projects.

ALTIUS is an independent Belgian firm acting for clients before domestic and international courts. The team assists with a wide range of regulatory disputes, often in the sports sector. The law firm also has experience advising clients in financial distress on enforcement proceedings. Team members additionally represent clients in contractual and competition disputes, as well as post-M&A litigation.

Arcas Law has a strong focus on dispute resolution and risk management. The team has experience assisting financial services, construction and corporate clients with disputes before the full Belgian court system. The team has additional experience in class actions.

Astrea is a prominent independent Belgian 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 firm include multinational automotive companies.

The independent law firm contrast offers clients particular expertise handling competition law disputes. The team assists with complaints before both Belgian and European competition authorities, as well as acting for clients on private damages claims. In addition, the practice also represents clients in commercial disputes relating to reorganising distribution networks and parallel trade. The firm also offers experience in CAS and CEPANI arbitral proceedings, with team members often acting as arbitrators.

Laurius is a newly ranked firm with an established practice, representing individuals and financial services clients in shareholders' disputes. The lawyers are active in disputes in a range of sectors, including food, construction and retail. The Laurius team is well placed to advise domestic and international clients.