Fieldfisher > Brussels, Belgium > Firm Profile
Fieldfisher Offices
L'ARSENAL, BOULEVARD LOUIS SCHMIDT, 29
1040 BRUSSELS
Belgium
Fieldfisher > The Legal 500 Rankings
Belgium > EU regulatory: Chemicals Tier 1
Leveraging a ‘depth of experience collected over many years‘, the large team at Fieldfisher takes on the gamut of advisory and contentious work relating to REACH, pesticides and biocides, as well as other related environmental law issues. Complex litigation regarding EU-level approval and registration of chemicals is a key strength. David Haverbeke heads up the broader EU regulatory department, overseeing ‘a solution-oriented group of lawyers‘ which includes key names Claudio Mereu, Koen Van Maldegem, Peter Sellar and counsel Maud Grunchard.Practice head(s):
David Haverbeke
Other key lawyers:
Claudio Mereu; Koen Van Maldegem; Gerard McElwee; Simon Englebert; Peter Sellar; Maud Grunchard
Testimonials
‘Very few teams have this depth of experience collected over many years of working with the relevant legislation as it has been created and implemented. This is genuine in-depth knowledge of the intricacies with which companies – big, small, generic, and research-based – are faced.’
‘Throughout our partnership, we have benefitted from Fieldfisher’s continuous excellent value-added service, oriented to the needs of our company, at very competitive prices and within the required time-limits. This allows us to always have an advanced position in diverse situations.’
‘Claudio Mereu has been on top of this area of practice from its inception, has the required contacts when needed, and offers sound practical advice.’
‘We have always benefited from Claudio Mereu’s strong knowledge of law and long-time professional experience in different legal spheres which are of interest for our company, including pesticides and biocides. We always rely on his good judgement and advice, which help us to take the best decisions and solve multiple problems. We specifically value his approachability and ease of communication.’
‘Attention to detail and professionalism. Out-of-the-box thinking.’
‘Koen Van Maldegem: long-term experience, always keeping the client in focus, solution-oriented and not confrontational.’
‘Fieldfisher have a very good reputation within the field of chemical regulation, and this is borne out by our work with them. They have an excellent knowledge and insight into the regulations, wide connections within the industry and with the regulators, and always provide strong legal guidance.’
‘Fieldfisher brings together a solution-oriented group of lawyers, ready to react on short notice with competent legal advice. The practice fosters superior collaboration with its clients, adapting to diverse situations and ensuring seamless project execution for a successful outcome.’
Key clients
Chemours
Polynt s.p.a.
Centro Reach SRL
Carus
Reach Consortia
Cefic – biocides for Europe
Alcohol Task Force
EU Silver Task Force
Arche Consulting
Ascenza
ADCR Reach Consortium
Lubrizol
Barclay
EU Focus Group
Finchimica
Gowan
Manica
Nippon Soda
Rotam Agro / Albaugh
Trece
Mancozeb Task Force
JT Agro
Sharda Cropchem Limited
Suterra
Agria
Work highlights
- Advised Chemours on the incoming restrictions of PFAS under REACH.
- Advised the EU Silver Task Force on a major biocidal review in Europe.
- Handled a range of contentious and non-contentious matters on behalf of Italian company Polynt.
Belgium > EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection Tier 1
With equal expertise in data protection and cybersecurity issues, Fieldfisher is noted for its ‘practical approach‘, arranging work across four broad privacy pillars – operational compliance, commercial and project-related advice, crisis management, and dispute resolution. Tim Van Canneyt and Olivier Proust jointly head up the technology and data department; the former is lauded as an ‘exceptionally bright and pragmatic lawyer‘, while the latter is noted for his expertise in advising companies of all sizes on their global privacy compliance programmes. In terms of sector specialisms, the team focuses particularly on the technology, finance, life sciences and energy industries.Practice head(s):
Olivier Proust; Tim Van Canneyt
Other key lawyers:
Nathalie Poupaert
Testimonials
‘The practical approach to legal matters makes this firm very valuable.’
‘Tim Van Canneyt has extended expertise in many areas of privacy, including related topics. He is able to explain complex matters in pragmatic terms, always taking into consideration the needs of the client.’
‘Due to Olivier Proust’s professional, sound legal knowledge and pragmatic approach, we kept working together even when I changed companies.’
‘Fieldfisher offers the high quality you expect from a large international law firm, but with close personal contact. You can always reach the team when necessary.’
‘My primary contact person was Tim Van Canneyt – he is an exceptionally bright and pragmatic lawyer. Tim takes the time to truly understand the business case, and is always up to speed with the latest legal developments. He always provides us with advice that is sufficiently detailed but at the same time offers practical solutions.’
‘They are always on top of the legal developments. Out of all the law firms we work with only Fieldfisher is able to provide advice on the legal developments at the EU level.’
‘A team that knows what the business needs and is willing to give pragmatic advice.’
‘Olivier Proust is always open and available to help at any time. He adapts the business proposal to your needs.’
Key clients
Brussels Bar Association
Engie
Mediafin
Belgian Federation for Business Information (BFBI)
Telenet
Tricount
Bics
Billtrust
Euroclear
Teva
Work highlights
- Acting for Mediafin, editor of the financial newspapers De Tijd and L’Echo, in an enforcement case before the Litigation Chamber of the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
- Appointed by Resmed as its external Data Protection Officer.
- Providing data protection advice to Tricount, a group expense management app, in the context of its acquisition by Dutch fintech and neobank bunq.
Belgium > Industry focus: Energy Tier 1
Fieldfisher‘s energy and utilities practice, which is part of the EU regulatory group, is praised for its ‘pragmatic and professional approach’ to commercial and regulatory matters. The practice is co-led by regulatory partner David Haverbeke and by Wouter Vandorpe, who offers ‘practical, legally solid solutions‘ in connection with large energy projects. Together with Nicolas Celis, the team’s key contacts are well-regarded for their ability to handle contentious matters related to licensing and regulatory issues, including proceedings before the Belgian Constitutional Court and the EU Court of Justice. The team also regularly advises on joint venture negotiations and power purchase agreements.Practice head(s):
David Haverbeke; Wouter Vandorpe
Other key lawyers:
Nicolas Celis; Guillaume van Doorslaer
Testimonials
‘What makes Fieldfisher unique is the in-depth knowledge of legislation in the energy field, the local practices and pitfalls, and the way to find solutions.’
‘What makes the Wouter Vandorpe stand out is the unique mix between legal competences and the understanding of the field of an energy operator. Nice and efficient collaboration. Pragmatic and professional approach.’
‘Wouter van Dorpe is a very qualified lawyer who understands the business very well. Wouter and his team are very approachable and are always willing to make time available to discuss any questions you may have. ’
‘Wouter Vandorpe has the gift of thinking along with his client, putting forward practical, legally solid solutions that effectively help the client move forward. This, combined with extensive expertise and a vast network, ensures that we rely on Wouter to expand our business.’
‘We were happy to be assisted by Fieldfisher. The team was friendly and made sure they were available at important moments. They gave us some good insights in the market.’
‘We were happy with the way we were supported by Fieldfisher! We were supported by Guillaume van Doorslaer, David Haverbeke and Nicolas Celis, who each did a good job in assisting us in a difficult negotiation process.’
‘High skill value of the team in terms of corporate power purchase agreements.’
‘David Haverbeke and Wouter Vandorpe were very attentive to customer needs and expectations. Excellent contact in view of collaborating with other FF partners in the other offices in other countries.’
Key clients
2Valorise
Amundi
BayWa
Bnewable
BStor
Centrica
Eneco
FuelCell Energy
Greenpulse
Groenleven
Helexia
Lhyffe
L’Oreal Energie Verte
MIVB/STIB
Pluq
Service Public de Wallonie
Slovenske Elektrarne
Storm Management
Sunrock
Unilin
Virya Energy
Vlaams Energiebedrijf
Windvision
Work highlights
- Advised Centrica on their flexibility services on regulatory and contractual matters, including its relationships with the relevant regulatory authorities.
- Advised FuelCell Energy on its European strategy regarding hydrogen production and the roll-out of CCUS technology in the EU, including advocacy mapping and regulatory monitoring.
- Assisted Sunrock with its strategy around solar energy projects in multiple European countries, including the UK, Belgium, France and Italy.
Belgium > Industry focus: IT and telecoms Tier 2
Fieldfisher‘s broad offering covers assistance with outsourcings, technology procurements, cloud computing issues and the commercialisation of new technologies. The ‘ pragmatic and compliant’ team is also competent in the area of IT disputes, handling matters ranging from mediation to litigation. The ‘hands-on’ Tim Van Canneyt jointly leads the practice alongside IP expert Stijn Debaene and French-qualified lawyer Olivier Proust. Van Canneyt’s practice extends to IT contract negotiation and litigation, while Proust excels in mandates with a privacy dimension. Hakim Haouideg and Nathalie Poupaert are further names to note.Practice head(s):
Tim Van Canneyt; Stijn Debaene; Olivier Proust
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Always with a pragmatic and compliant legal approach. This law firm can cover multiple areas of law and industries due to their set-up and partnerships.’
‘They always respect the deadlines.’
‘Tim Van Canneyt is great – hands-on and possesses a business mind.’
Key clients
Banque Degroof Petercam
Calypso Networks Association
Deployments Factory
Live Nation Entertainment
Infrabel
Sourcemap
Programmads
Telenet
EUNetworks
Ikanbi
Accenture
BICS
Billtrust
Euroclear
Mailchimp
Work highlights
- Assisting IT service provider Dfakto with matters including the revamp of its contracting templates and the negotiation of IT contracts with a major French IT service provider.
- Assisted Calypso Networks Associations with the negotiation of a partnership agreement with Apple, which will allow users of public transport across the globe to validate their transport ticket using their iPhone.
- Advised euNetworks on a strategic acquisition in Belgium to extend its dark fibre network.
Belgium > Intellectual property Tier 2
With longstanding experience of representing clients before both the Belgian courts and the European Court of Justice, Fieldfisher‘s team is well positioned to handle issues ranging from design rights, to patents to database rights. Stijn Debaene heads up the practice and is geared to assist clients from the media and telecoms industries with a wide range of IP mandates. Experienced IP litigator Hakim Haouideg‘s practice incorporates technology disputes including unfair trade practices and domain name disputes. Serge Flecijn further extends the patent and trade mark expertise at the firm’s Brussels base.Practice head(s):
Stijn Debaene
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Extremely competent teams in IP litigation and privacy-related matters. Practical experience and clear concise advice.’
‘Stijn Debaene is a very strong litigator, with clear and clever litigation strategy. A no-nonsense lawyer.’
‘Hakim Haouideg and his team are very experienced and knowledgeable in the field of all trade mark proceedings, in Belgium and in the EU.’
‘Hakim Haouideg provided very useful advice. ’
‘Very timely provision of advice. Proactive in their approach.’
Key clients
1661 Inc.
AGC
Ads & Data NV
Alpargatas
Ansys
Atos Worldline
Billtrust
BV Koninklijke Van Kempen & Begeer
Crocs Inc. & Jibbitz LLC
Epic Games Inc.
Forbes LLC
Fresh Foods
Fujirebio
Infrabel
La Fille d’O
Magic Access Ltd
Play Media NV
Puratos
Proximus
Sazerac Brands
State of Madhya Pradesh
Streamz
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.
Telenet
The Government Of Canada
Vitra
Work highlights
- Representing Proximus in several ongoing patent infringement proceedings.
- Representing Ads & Data in an image rights dispute with cyclist Remco Evenepoel.
- Representing Puratos in trade mark infringement proceedings against Barry Callebaut.
Belgium > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Fieldfisher‘s team primarily advises on debt finance transactions, assisting private equity houses, institutional and direct lenders, and corporate clients with a large volume of domestic and cross-border leveraged financings as well as project financings in connection with major developments and PPP undertakings in the energy and infrastructure space. Real estate financings make up a further key area of expertise, as do distressed financings in the context of restructuring projects. The team is led by Sofie Heremans, whose experience spans a wide array of financing transactions. Further key contacts include PPP and energy lending expert Dennis Lievens as well as DCM specialist Dorothée Vanderhofstadt.Practice head(s):
Sofie Heremans
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We like working with Dennis Lievens.’
Key clients
Sereni Group
Norddeutsche Landesbank
Elewan Energy
Triodos Bank
KBC Bank
BNP Paribas Fortis
3D Investors
Mediagenix
Belfius Bank
House of Talents
ING Belgium
Sunrock
Tenax European Credit Fund
Billtrust
TINC
Storm
Sibelco
Credit Mutuel Factoring
Work highlights
- Advised the Sereni group on the unitranche financing put in place for future acquisitions and the refinancing of existing debt.
- Assisted Spanish wind farm developer Elawan Energy with the financing put in place by Triodos Bank for an extension of their wind farm in the Hannut commune in the Walloon region of Belgium.
- Advised Nord/LB on their participation in a €368m real estate acquisition loan arranged by Standard Chartered Bank for KB Asset Management Co. Ltd. to support their acquisition of an office complex in the north of Brussels.
Belgium > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Fieldfisher services a client base that encompasses private equity and venture capital funds as well as Belgian and international companies, with particularly strong links to the IT sector. The team maintains a strong focus on cross-border M&A and corporate governance matters and advises on a growing number of distressed transactions, restructuring matters, carve-outs and disposals. Practice head Louis-François du Castillon is an M&A expert who regularly advises on private equity and real estate transactions, while Marie Evrard is a key contact for joint ventures and corporate governance matters. Corporate and commercial expert Lars Raedschelders is also highly recommended.Practice head(s):
Louis-François du Castillon
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘As a US buyer, this was our first cross-border deal in the EU. Fieldfisher was invaluable in helping us navigate everything we needed to close the deal.’
‘Louis-François du Castillon was a trusted partner throughout the entire deal process. Louis-François was very commercially minded in his approach and made sure the diligence process and SPA supported the deal thesis.’
Key clients
Ahead Digital
Tricount
BE 2
CNR Records
SHIPPR.
Valmet Automation OY
Sereni Capital
Businvest Holding SRL
BeeBonds
Groupe Beaumanoir
OSEPI
Natus Medical Incorporated
EUNetworks
Santero Therapeutics
Eqwin
Sortlist
Urbantz
Ordercast
SymphonyAI
Swen Capital Partners
Savino Del Bene S.p.A.
Roba Van Der Rijn NV
Groenlandgroup
Houben Business Group
RWE
Centrica
Sunrock
Axpo
V² Construct
Work highlights
- Advised euNetworks on a controlled auction-conducted acquisition of the dark fiber business of Electrabel through a business branch transfer agreement.
- Advised Valmet Automation OY and Valmet INC on the acquisition of NovaTechEurope BV.
- Assisted Sereni Capital with the entry of a new equity investor through a capital increase and issuance of new shares.
Belgium > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Fieldfisher has a ‘fast growing team and practice that is extremely committed and dynamic‘, representing clients in high-profile court proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations. Shareholder disputes, regulatory compliance issues, and asset management work are all strengths of the team, which has capabilities across the full gamut of dispute resolution services. Maxime Berlingin leads the team, and is commended alongside Jean-François Germain for having ‘very sharp legal knowledge and analysis, and excellent judgment and outstanding negotiation skills’. The ‘extremely committed and dynamic‘ practice also notably includes Koen Van Den Broeck and Isabelle Moens de Hase.Practice head(s):
Maxime Berlingin
Other key lawyers:
Jean-François Germain; Koen Van Den Broeck; Isabelle Moens de Hase; Esther Lanotte
Testimonials
‘This was our first dispute in the EU/Belgium. Fieldfisher was critical in helping us navigate the dispute. The dispute required cooperation between the commercial and disputes teams, and Fieldfisher handled this cooperation flawlessly.’
‘Maxime Berlingin and Esther Lanotte make a formidable, commercial, efficient and effective team. They collaborate across the expertise within the firm to help drive dispute outcomes that are favourable to the client and they take a proactive role in driving matters forward and looking for opportunities to resolve issues. Patient and thorough, they take the time required to understand the business drivers and ensure weaknesses and vulnerabilities are understood and taken into consideration as things progress.’
‘Maxime Berlingin and Esther Lanotte were indispensable in helping us prepare for and complete the mediation process. Esther’s discovery process was thorough, and Maxime’s counsel helped us resolve the dispute through mediation. From strategy to execution, Maxime and Esther served as exceptional partners, and their counsel was perfect.’
‘Jean-François Germain is very competent and specialised in dispute resolution and civil law.’
‘Jean-François Germain is specialized, academic and practical.’
‘Jean-François Germain and Esther Lanotte have great experience in arbitration which they conduct in a thoughtful and pragmatic manner.’
‘Fast growing team and practice that is extremely committed and dynamic.’
‘ I know Maxime Berlingin and Jean-François Germain in particular have very sharp legal knowledge and analysis – excellent judgment and outstanding negotiation skills.’
Key clients
Skeyes
Beebonds Investors
Colnago
Swissair
Casinos Austria Group
Work highlights
- Representing several groups of investors who invested in bonds for several projects via the European crowdfunding platform, BeeBonds.
- Representing Skeyes (former Belgocontrol, the Belgian air navigation and traffic service provider) in its proceedings against BAM group (main contractor) and some subcontractors in relation to the liability for the electric power breakdown in May 2015, which caused an entire lockdown of air traffic.
- Representing Swissair in liquidation against Sabena Bankruptcy.
Belgium > Employment Tier 3
The team at Fieldfisher is led by ‘technically top-notch‘ employment expert Stefan Nerinckx, whose cross-border experience allows the team to advise international corporations on the employment aspects of their European expansions and defend clients in EU-wide contract and dismissal-related disputes. Additionally, the team provides routine due diligence advice in relation to new employment legislation such as the EU whistleblowing directive, and advises on cross-border restructurings as well as the introduction of new corporate policies. Further key contacts include Anne Kamp and Tim Perdieus.Practice head(s):
Stefan Nerinckx
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I highly recommend Stefan Nerincnkx, a senior partner, and Tim Perdieus, a young lawyer with a proven track record.’
‘The team at Fieldfisher keeps abreast with the latest regulations and shares its knowledge with clients and contacts. They are on the top of their practice and always have in mind the practicalities and pragmatism. They are a help to clients and are passionate about what they do, and that makes the difference.’
‘I have known Stefan Nerinckx for over a decade and what is powerful is that he is consistent in his approach: Technically top-notch, but always having in mind how to implement the solution for that particular client. He is so trustworthy and always available when you need him. Furthermore, he is very good in following files, negotiating and litigation.’
‘The team was very efficient and results-oriented, presenting all the possible defense strategies as well as their respective advantages and weaknesses.’
‘We appreciated their attitude, which was professional and easy-going. We would definitely use them again.’
‘Thorough and in depth knowledge of the law. Very good follow-up/ownership over a case.’
‘Professional approach, good balance between formal/informal contact. Makes working with Fieldfisher very efficient and as well pleasant.’
‘I really appreciate the hands-on pragmatic approach of Tim Perdieus. He is always ready to think with the client/business to come to the best workable advice and solution. He is not just a legal adviser, but a true business partner.’
Key clients
NuSkin
NSE Products
Boortmalt
Methanex
Région de Bruxelles Capitale
Shurgard
Embuild
Floridienne
Biobest
EXKI
Security Masters
Magotteaux
Work highlights
- Advised BOORTMALT on its whistleblowing policy in eight EU countries to be compliant with the latest EU directive implementation.
- Assisted SHURGARD with the set-up of a new remuneration scheme for its C-level executives in five EU countries, involving tax and employment law aspects as well as social security.
- Assisted EMBUILD with the drafting of a specific handbook/guide for the construction sector to identify the exact scenario and its employment law consequences.
Belgium > Competition: EU and global Tier 6
Under the leadership of Tom Pick, the team at Fieldfisher advises on merger control and foreign direct investments, unfair trading rules, state aid issues, and more general competition law compliance matters. The group also handles abuse of dominance cases, including representing clients in administrative proceedings before various authorities across Europe, as well as domestic courts.Practice head(s):
Tom Pick
Key clients
Vestel Elektronik
Eurelec Trading
European Heating Industry Federation (EHI)
euNetworks Group Limited
EPACA
Eastman Chemical
Ascenza Agro
Voucher Issuers Association (VIA)
Europacable
Belgium > Tax
Fieldfisher > Firm Profile
Fieldfisher is a law firm built around people, with down-to-earth lawyers who strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a practical approach to clients’ needs. The firm’s legal specialists service a truly international client base, comprising some of the biggest global corporations. They include major technology firms providing internet-related services and products, consulting and digital services, pharmaceuticals, life sciences and medical devices companies, energy suppliers, infrastructure and chemicals companies, as well as global banks and financial institutions.
Clients choose to work with us because we deliver commercial, pragmatic and innovative solutions through its exceptional legal expertise and experience, on time and to budget.
Our Brussels’ office currently has more than 60 lawyers, including 24 partners, practising in various areas of law, spread across several departments (banking and finance, corporate and M&A, commercial contracts, competition, technology and data, dispute resolution, litigation, mediation and arbitration, employment, energy, environment, EU regulatory, intellectual property, international trade, technology and tax). All our lawyers are admitted to the Brussels Bar (French or Dutch-speaking) and often, additionally, to other Bars in Europe or beyond). Our teams in Brussels work in synergy to provide the highest level of specialization to the most competitive financial conditions.
We believe The Future is Human*, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients. We use new models of working and staff teams appropriately, integrating legal technology and new skill sets needed for today’s modern legal adviser. Many of our lawyers are top-ranked in various legal directories and we are widely respected thought leaders, digging deep into the issues that matter most to our clients. We provide answers and opinions not just legalese. Our growing European network of offices supports an international client base alongside our strategic bases in Silicon Valley and China.
Our Brussels’ office is also a founding member of the Legal Diversity & Inclusion Alliance (LDIA) which launched in Brussels on 31 January 2019, a cross law firms alliance focusing on diversity and inclusion and aiming at exchanging good practices on diversity and inclusion, raising awareness of non-discrimination and diversity issues by combining efforts in organising events, workshops, training sessions, etc., working to create a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Recruitment: Fieldfisher seeks to recruit high-calibre individuals to support its continuing growth. The firm’s retention rates are excellent and many of the firm’s partners trained with the firm. All current Fieldfisher Belgium vacancies are listed on www.fieldfisher.com and online applications are welcomed.
*THE FUTURE IS HUMAN™ is a trademark of Fieldfisher LLP
Main areas of practice
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- Banking and finance
- Corporate and M&A
- Commercial contracts
- Competition
- Technology and data
- Dispute resolution, litigation, mediation and arbitration
- Employment
- Energy
- Environment
- EU Regulatory
- Intellectual property
- International trade
- Technology
- Tax
Offices
Our network spans over 1,700 people across 26 international offices in 11 countries.
We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice and Silicon Valley.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Commercial law and litigation; Managing Partner | Jean-François Germain | jfg@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 33 |
EU Regulatory | Claudio Mereu | claudio.mereu@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 60 |
Intellectual Property | Stijn Debaene | stijn.debaene@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 88 |
International trade | Laurent Ruessmann | laurent.ruessmann@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 61 |
Technology, Outsourcing and Privacy | Tim Van Canneyt | tim.vancanneyt@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 36 |
Technology, Outsourcing and Privacy | Olivier Proust | olivier.proust@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 15 |
Banking & Finance | Sofie Heremans | sofie.heremans@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 84 |
Competition | Tom S. Pick | tom.pick@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 50 |
Employment | Anne Kamp | anne.kamp@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 32 |
Employment | Stefan Nerinckx | stefan.nerinckx@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 57 |
Commercial law and litigation | Maxime Berlingin | maxime.berlingin@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 37 |
Corporate and M&A | Marie Evrard | marie.evrard@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 23 |
Corporate and M&A | Louis-François du Castillon | lfdc@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 45 |
Energy | David Haverbeke | david.haverbeke@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 13 |
EU Regulatory | Koen Van Maldegem | koen.vanmaldegem@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 00 |
Intellectual Property | Hakim Haouideg | hakim.haouideg@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 91 |
EU Regulatory | Peter Sellar | peter.sellar@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 00 |
Commercial law and litigation | Eric Cusas | eric.cusas@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 28 |
Tax | Geoffroy Galéa | geoffroy.galea@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 95 |
Corporate and M&A | Lars Raedschelders | lars.raedschelders@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 71 24 |
Energy | Wouter Vandorpe | wouter.vandorpe@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 18 |
EU Regulatory | Gerard McElwee | gerard.mcelwee@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 70 74 |
Commercial law and litigation | Koen Van den Broeck | koen.vandenbroeck@fieldfisher.com | +32 2 742 71 20 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Maxime Berlingin | Maxime is a partner in the dispute resolution team in Fieldfisher’s Brussels… | View Profile | |
Mr Eric Cusas | Eric is a dispute resolution partner in Fieldfisher’s Brussels office and he… | View Profile | |
Mr Stijn Debaene | Stijn is a partner in the intellectual property department of Fieldfisher’s Brussels… | View Profile | |
Ms Marie Evrard | Marie is a partner in the corporate team in Fieldfisher’s Brussels office. | View Profile | |
Mr Serge Flecijn | Serge is an Of Counsel in the IP Enforcement and Litigation team… | View Profile | |
Mr Geoffroy Galéa | Geoffroy is Partner and head of the tax department of Fieldfisher Brussels. | View Profile | |
Mr Jean-François Germain | Jean-François is Co-Managing Partner of Fieldfisher’s Brussels office and head of the… | View Profile | |
Ms Maud Grunchard | Maud is an Of Counsel in the Fieldfisher’s Brussels office. | View Profile | |
Mr Hakim Haouideg | Hakim is a partner in the intellectual property and technology department in… | View Profile | |
Mr David Haverbeke | David is a Partner, specialised in energy and related utilities’ law. Areas… | View Profile | |
Mrs Sofie Heremans | Sofie is a Banking & Finance partner in the Brussels office of… | View Profile | |
Ms Anne Kamp | Anne is a partner in the employment and benefits group in the… | View Profile | |
Mr Gerard McElwee | Gerard is a Partner in the EU regulatory competition and trade group… | View Profile | |
Mr Claudio Mereu | Head of EU Regulatory, Competition & Trade practice Specialising in EU Regulatory… | View Profile | |
Mr Stefan Nerinckx | Stefan is the Head of Employment practice. | View Profile | |
Mr Tim Perdieus | Tim is Of Counsel in the employment and pensions department of the… | View Profile | |
Mr Tom Pick | Partner, joined the firm in November 2016 | View Profile | |
Mr Olivier Proust | Olivier is a partner in the Technology and Data team in Fieldfisher’s… | View Profile | |
Mr Laurent Ruessmann | Laurent is a partner in the competition, regulatory and trade group in… | View Profile | |
Mr Peter Sellar | Peter is a partner in the competition, regulatory and trade group in… | View Profile | |
Mr Tim Van Canneyt | Tim is a partner in the Technology and Data team in Fieldfisher’s… | View Profile | |
Mr Koen Van Maldegem | Koen is a Partner in the Fieldfisher’s Brussels office. | View Profile | |
Mr Koen Van den Broeck | Partner in the Dispute Resolution team in Fieldfisher’s Brussels office | View Profile | |
Mrs Dorothée Vanderhofstadt | Dorothée is an Of Counsel in the Corporate department at Fieldfisher Brussels. | View Profile | |
Mr Wouter Vandorpe | Wouter is a Partner in the Brussels office of Fieldfisher in the… | View Profile | |
Mr Louis-François du Castillon | Louis-François is a partner and head of the corporate department in Fieldfisher’s… | View Profile |
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This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Bribery & Corruption laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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United Kingdom: Franchise & Licensing
Published: October 2023
Authors: David BondVicky Reinhardt
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Franchise & Licensing laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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United Kingdom: Investing In
Published: January 2024
Authors: Ruth LewisAsfand GulzarReeta GillCarlton Durrant
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Investing In laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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