Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
Contact number
+32 (0)2 255 73 80About
Provided by QUINZ
The firm's Dispute Resolution department covers all aspects of dispute resolution, including court proceedings, negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Its well-reputed team includes 2 partners, 1 of counsel, 4 counsels and 13 associates. It is known for its academic expertise and its pragmatic approach. The litigation department at Quinz has particular experience in corporate and commercial litigation, cross-border disputes, collective redress and commercial arbitration.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- The lawyers at QUINZ acted for Siemens on two ICC arbitration proceedings with seats in Switzerland and in Belgium.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"QUINZ's team demonstrate very strong legal knowledge and the ability to learn from case files in a short amount of time."
"The lawyers always try to find a compromise and solutions, and are very open-minded."
"QUINZ is a fantastic firm with a team of very smart and efficient lawyers."
"The firm deploys the right specialists on the different parts of the dispute; all the lawyers collaborating on the case have in-depth knowledge and commitment."
"QUINZ's team demonstrate very strong legal knowledge and the ability to learn from case files in a short amount of time."
"The lawyers always try to find a compromise and solutions, and are very open-minded."
"QUINZ is a fantastic firm with a team of very smart and efficient lawyers."
"The firm deploys the right specialists on the different parts of the dispute; all the lawyers collaborating on the case have in-depth knowledge and commitment."
Notable Practitioners
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 a growing presence in arbitration, acting as both counsel and arbitrator in ICC and CEPANI proceedings and advising on the enforcement of arbitral awards.
"Benoît Allemeersch combines great academic legal knowledge with an excellent understanding of business needs."
"Benoît thinks along thoroughly, has very thorough knowledge and experience, and delivers excellent work."
"Benoît Allemeersch is highly client-oriented. He works very hard to plead the client's case and has a great eye for detail."
"He is an excellent legal and business partner with an outstanding strategic mindset."
Ranked Lawyers at
QUINZ
Belgium
Members
Provided by QUINZ
Alexander Debouck
Anne-Sophie Houtmeyers
Anthony Verhees
Head of Department
Brice Hennen
Bénédicte Mélot
Gillis Lindemans
Hannelore Buelens
Jasper Van Eetvelde
Joeri Vananroye
Léopold Hannequart
Nathalie Smuha
Pieter Gillaerts
Sofie Rosseel
Stijn De Dier
Thibault Van Wynsberghe
Thijs Vancoppernolle
Thomas Incalza
Valérie Beckers
Wim De Meester
Industries
Provided by QUINZ
Banking and Insurance
Business and Professional Services
Commercial and Professional Services
Energy
Financial Investors
Financial Services
Food & Beverage
Funds and Holding Companies
Government and International Organizations
Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Resources and Mining