Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 1
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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.
Work Highlights
- The firm represented Scania in a wave of private damages claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The disputes team is very strong, with several excellent associates supporting leading partners."
"The team provides clear advice and is always willing to have an extra discussion."
"The team is keen on connecting with the business in order to understand the business and its needs."
"The disputes team is very strong, with several excellent associates supporting leading partners."
"The team provides clear advice and is always willing to have an extra discussion."
"The team is keen on connecting with the business in order to understand the business and its needs."
Notable Practitioners
Thales Mertens has a strong practice advising multinational clients on disputes relating to bankruptcy and post-M&A disputes.
"Thales Mertens knows the law very well, but he is also very pragmatic with his no-nonsense approach. He is a good strategist and tactician, very much a common-sense type of thinker."
Tom Schoors advises clients on a wide range of disputes in the insurance and pharmaceutical industries. He also offers significant expertise in construction disputes.
"Tom Schooras is very open for discussion and very humble."
Thomas Declerck represents a range of high-profile clients in significant disputes relating to allegations of money laundering, bribery and professional liability. He acts for clients in the real estate and financial services sectors.
"Thomas Declerck is very analytical, and in client service he really goes all the way, He's responsive and approachable."