Dispute Resolution: Litigation | Europe

Jean-Pierre Fierens is a well-regarded practitioner who assists both public and private clients with contractual litigation and disputes. He also acts as arbitrator in ICC and CEPANI arbitrations, including those relating to construction and investment issues.

Paul Alain Foriers is highly regarded for his practice before the Supreme Court, representing clients in disputes relating to the division of powers in Belgium, tax and investment issues. As of September 2024, he acts as Dean of the Supreme Court Bar.

Benoit Allemeersch is a leading figure in the Belgian litigation market, advising multinational clients on collective actions, shareholder disputes and post-M&A litigation. He also has an established presence in arbitration, acting as both counsel and arbitrator in ICC and CEPANI proceedings and advising on the enforcement of arbitral awards.

Dorothée Vermeiren offers a wide range of experience advising on cross-border commercial litigation for multinational clients and also represents public sector clients in damages claims. She is also skilled at handling arbitral award enforcement proceedings and criminal investigations.

Joost Verlinden acts for clients in litigation regarding bankruptcy, competition and insurance disputes. He has considerable experience assisting auditors, shareholders and directors with liability cases and the enforcement of arbitral awards.

Oliver Stevens represents clients in high-profile disputes pertaining to insurers' liability, bankruptcy proceedings and contract disagreements. He often acts for clients in the financial services sector.

Stan Brijs represents clients in a range of international disputes including post-M&A litigation and professional liability mandates. He has particular expertise in insolvency-related disputes and arbitral award enforcement cases.

Alexander Hansebout advises clients on competition and commercial litigation, as well as acting for clients on enforcement proceedings.

Michèle Grégoire has a strong practice advising clients on bankruptcy and real estate disputes. She acts for clients from the pharmaceutical, financial services and technology industries. She is admitted to the Paris and Brussels Bars and often acts in cross-border disputes involving France. Additionally, she is admitted to appear before the Belgian Supreme Court.

Sophie Jacmain often represents clients in private damages claims, real estate-related disputes and criminal law proceedings.

Thales Mertens has a strong practice advising multinational clients on disputes relating to bankruptcy and post-M&A disputes. He possesses considerable expertise representing shareholders and directors in litigation matters.

Xavier Taton demonstrates a wide practice assisting clients with administrative, regulatory and commercial disputes in a range of sectors, including transport and energy.

Nathalie Colin of Freshfields handles a wide variety of corporate litigation cases, including damages claims, class action defence, climate-related disputes and contractual litigation. She represents large technology, energy and automotive clients, amongst others.

Robbie Tas has experience advising a variety of clients and is noted for his expertise in shareholder disputes, liability claims and misconduct allegations.

Sébastien Ryelandt has a prominent practice defending clients in alleged fraud and liability cases, and is particularly experienced in handling shareholder disputes. He also assists clients with issues regarding garnishment orders.

Tom Schoors advises clients on a wide range of disputes in the insurance and pharmaceutical industries. He also offers significant expertise in construction disputes and experience handling litigation related to sanctions compliance.

Lauren Rasking often advises clients on bankruptcy, real estate and antitrust-related disputes.

Stijn De Dier handles significant corporate litigation, with particular expertise in shareholder disputes, insolvency-related cases and class actions.

Nathan Tulkens showcases skill in the handling of insolvency-related litigation, cartel damages actions, director liability disputes and contractual litigation. He boasts additional expertise in the enforcement of arbitral awards.