Lode Van Den Hende
Herbert Smith Freehills LLPThe cross-practice international trade and WTO team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP ‘delivers outstanding performance in the most complex EU law issues’. Team head Lode Van Den Hende ’combines excellent knowledge and expertise’ in his work for major multinational companies, advising on trade law compliance matters and representing clients before EU and national courts concerning the implications of trade agreements. Leveraging his expertise regarding international subsidy control, Morris Schonberg leads the firm’s advice on the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation.
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Testimonials
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'Herbert Smith Freehills possesses detailed knowledge of the area and great experience in advising companies and governments on the full range of issues in trade.'
'A committed, efficient, and top-quality team.'
‘Lode Van Den Hende and Morris Schonberg are both leaders in their field, are exceptionally dedicated and have a very natural and collaborative way of working with clients and other parties. These 'soft' skills together with the unique insights they can provide mean that they stand-out from their competitors.’
‘The team at Herbert Smith Freehills in Brussels delivers outstanding performance in the most complex EU law issues.’
‘HSF stands out compared to other firms due to their detailed knowledge of European Commission cases and decisions in the area of anti-subsidy and anti-dumping.'
'Their first-hand knowledge of how the European Commission is likely to approach cases means that they can provide detailed insights that other firms are not able to.’
‘Lode Van Den Hende combines excellent knowledge and expertise and leads a very efficient and well-functioning team.’
Key clients
- AerCap
- British American Tobacco
Work highlights
- Acting for AerCap in claims under its aviation insurance policies relating to the loss of aircraft and engines in Russia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the imposition of international sanctions – understood to be the largest single-loss insurance claim in the last two decades.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Morris Schonberg
Herbert Smith Freehills LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lode Van Den Hende