Dispute resolution

Janson

Client Satisfaction

Janson‘s dispute resolution practice is commended for its ’multidisciplinary and multilingual approach that is necessary in Belgium and at the border of different cultures’. White-collar crime work is a cornerstone of the team; Céline Masschelein has vast expertise across fraud, forgery, money laundering, and bankruptcy issues. Masschelein is part of the team's leadership, which consists of ‘fierce courtroom fighter’ Dominique Blommaert, Cédric Alter, and Didier Bracke. Also of note is Lydie Van Muylem, who has extensive knowledge of banking and finance law; she is commended alongside associate Jens Benoot for being ‘client-driven and good practitioners’.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Janson has the multidisciplinary and multilingual approach that is necessary in Belgium and at the border of different cultures.’
‘Long-lasting collaboration with the same people builds confidence and improves the quality of the advice they give.’
‘One of the largest litigation teams in the Belgian market, and a reference in corporate disputes. Built around Dominique Blommaert, who is the absolute rainmaker of Janson.’
‘Dominique Blommaert: fierce courtroom fighter, strong negotiator. Jens Bennoot: up and coming.’
‘Pragmatic, efficient, complementary, reacting very quickly, always searching for the best solution for clients.'
‘Dominique Blommaert and Ruth Declerck are very reactive, no-nonsense, think out of the box, and are very convincing. The feeling is that they really defend our rights in a very constructive and intelligent way without wasting any time.’
‘A team that is available and responsive. They are to the point and don't waste time with pointless discussions.’
‘Jens Benoot and Lydie Van Muylem particularly stood out as they are client-driven and good practitioners who know their subject and know how to use the right arguments in litigation matters.’

Key clients

Belfius Bank
KBC Bank
AIG
Banque Degroof Petercam
ING Bank & Record Credits (subsidiary of ING Bank)
Sambrinvest
Banque de Luxembourg
Belfius Lease
Yoshi

Work highlights

Acting as co-lead counsel to Belfius Bank in the collective action brought by the Arco-shareholders.
Acting for the former CEO of the Euronext-listed retail fashion group FNG in a dispute with the regulator FSMA, minority shareholders and bondholders.