Dispute resolution

Janson

Client Satisfaction

Janson 'is the go-to firm’ for dispute resolution matters, boasting ‘in-depth knowledge of several industries’. The sizeable practice represents a range of clients, including notable banks and funds in matters spanning sectors, often working on complex litigation. Leadership of the team is split between Dominique Blommaert, commended for his ’outstanding presence in the courtroom’, Cédric Alter, ‘strong litigator’ Céline Masschelein, and Didier Bracke, who is ’tenacious, proactive, inventive and very hard working’. The practice continues to grow, with the arrival of Arie Van Hoe in July 2024.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘My experience is that they work in teams with one leader and colleagues with complementary skills at all levels, working together and learning from each other with utmost respect.’
‘Celine Masschelein is a strong litigator, masters corporate and criminal law and therefore is strong in handling complex white collar corporate matters.’
‘The dispute resolution team of Janson is one of the biggest teams in the market, with in-depth knowledge of several industries. They understand the problems quicker than other firms we have worked with and they are very much involved. They recruit associates of highest quality and the team is well regarded by the courts. In dispute resolution, Janson is the go-to firm.’
‘Since many years, Dominique Blommaert is highly respected in the market and one of the best litigators. His strategic thinking is exceptional. He is always surrounded by high level associates who know every detail about the case they handle. Dominique has an outstanding presence in the courtroom and is very well prepared during the hearings. In Q&A sessions with the court, he is extremely convincing and very eloquent.’
‘I have known and worked with Didier Bracke at Janson for many years. He is a terrific litigator- tenacious, proactive, inventive and very hard working. A real star - someone you want in your corner.’
‘Janson’s team stands out by being involved as from day till the end of the process. They all have their own specialities on each domain to discuss in dept our needs and thoughts. Throughout the process they were able to describe in very understandable wording towards us what this process was all about.'
'Dominique Blommaert with whom we worked has a great ability to listen and respect our needs, our pains, our emotions that occurred during the whole process. He outperforms to translate this back into a very professional, constructive and convincing way towards the counter-party. Dominique has the pragmatic, no-nonsense attitude.’
‘A friendly, qualified team offering good advice.'

Key clients

Belfius Bank
KBC Bank
AIG
Banque Degroof Petercam
ING Bank & Record Credits
Banque de Luxembourg
Belfius Lease
Beobank
Falcon Fund
BDO
Ko Jump Group

Work highlights

Representing Belfius Bank in the collective action brought by the Arco-shareholders.
Represented (Lunch Garden and ICG (UK based funding company and main shareholder)) in an insolvency procedure using the tools offered by the new insolvency legislation.
Represented 60+ companies and hundreds of individuals against the city of Ghent in stopping the implementation of a circulation plan in the city of Ghent.