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Dispute resolution

Eubelius

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The dispute resolution team at Eubelius is well-regarded for its complex litigation work, with experience in liability cases surrounding large industrial projects and public authorities’ liability. The tax litigation capabilities of the practice are widespread, with particular expertise in tax class actions. Heads of the team include Patrick Hofströssler, who focuses on complex civil and real estate-related disputes, and Ignace Claeys, with expertise in commercial arbitration. White-collar crime expert Tom Bauwens and tax litigator Svjatoslav Gnedasj also lead the practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘My case was particularly complicated because it involved dealing with multiple countries. Eubelius is managing as a central tower among other countries' law firms. However, they do not have the pride of having to lead everything, and they always focus only on efficiency, rationality, and taking the client's case in their favor.'

  • 'Often, Eubelius suggested various ideas for brainstorming with other law firms. Eubelius repeatedly tried to guide other countries' attorneys in a positive direction in order to achieve better results. Eubelius is always very transparent.'

  • ‘I am working with Ignace Claeys as a Dispute Partner and Svjatoslav Gnedasj as my main coordinator and also Partner in Tax and Dispute practice. Everyone was fully engaged on my case, especially as I am a new client. Ignace knows whole journey of the dispute from the beginning. Good start point is very important.'

  • 'Eubelius is always available and responsive to customer requests. Their multi-disciplinary firm provides a comprehensive strategic approach to litigation cases, as well as to the complex implementation of new legislative provisions. The services offered are of excellent quality and diverse.'

Key clients

  • Bpost
  • Belgian Ministry of Interior Affairs
  • Belgian Federal Police
  • Directorate of Special Police Units
  • Belgian Ministery of Health
  • Matexi
  • Creadomus

Work highlights

  • Advising Euroclear on different criminal matters, among which several fraud attempts against Euroclear and a criminal investigation related to the sanctions regime concerning the Syrian assets held within the Euroclear system.
  • Advising Matexi in a criminal investigation regarding alleged fraud with subsidies and fraud in the social housing field.
  • Assisted D. Merkcx, a Belgian public prosecutor, accused of alleged wrongdoing and professional misconduct that allegedly led to a terrorist attack in Brussels.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Patrick Hofströssler, Ignace Claeys, Tom Bauwens, Svjatoslav Gnedasj