Dispute Resolution | Global

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.

Hanotiau & Van den Berg is a market-leading arbitration boutique with renowned expertise in international cases. The team consists of an exceptionally strong group of arbitrators, representing clients in both Belgian and internationally seated disputes, under a range of rules including those of the ICC, the LCIA and CEPANI. Lawyers at the firm offer clients expertise acting as both arbitrators and arbitration counsel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.