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Dispute resolution

Van Bael & Bellis

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The dispute resolution practice at Van Bael & Bellis is ‘made up of highly competent professionals who, thanks to a multidisciplinary approach, are able to offer their clients a 360° service’, with expertise across domestic and multinational litigation and arbitration. Public procurement disputes, damages litigation, and regulatory disputes are all within the strong remit of the team. Team head Catherine Longeval is ’an authority in her field yet very approachable. Also of note are Peter L’Ecluse  and Koen T’Syen.

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  • ‘Very hard working, day and night if needed. Very proactive and available. Lean and mean team.’

  • ‘Catherine Longeval - an authority in her field and very approachable.'

  • ‘It is a firm made up of highly competent professionals who, thanks to a multidisciplinary approach, are able to offer their clients a 360° service. This approach is extremely important as all areas of law today have interdisciplinary aspects.’

  • ‘I worked with Mr Koen T'Syen on a complex international commercial dispute. He proved to be extremely competent and responsive, even in providing updates. He was a source of reassurance and peace of mind in what was undoubtedly a critical situation. The final result was excellent.’

Key clients

  • ABO Infinium Americas Opco
  • Allianz
  • Amphenol
  • AstraZeneca
  • Bidfood
  • Cavagna Group
  • Coca-Cola Euro-Pacific Partners
  • Elicio
  • GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals
  • Malysse
  • Robert Bosch
  • Scholt Energy
  • Schwabe Pharma
  • Voo

Work highlights

  • Represented Malysse nv, a Belgian industrial laundry, in legal proceedings against the award decision regarding the public services contract, with as object 'appoinitng a service provider who will be responsible for washing and maintaining linen' taken by Catholic University Leuven acting for its division University Hospitals Leuven.
  • Represented Malysse nv, a Belgian industrial laundry, in legal proceedings against the award decision regarding the public services contract with as object 'Framework agreement for the purchase of workwear as well as rental and maintenance of hospital linen and maintenance of workwear' taken by General Hospital Turnhout.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Catherine Longeval

Other key lawyers

Peter L'Ecluse, Koen T'Syen