Fanny Laune
Simont BraunSimont Braun fields a team of experts across litigation, international and domestic arbitration, and mediation, working closely with the IP, corporate, banking and finance, and real estate departments of the firm. The practice regularly acts in high-profile cases, notably representing the European Commission in a high-profile case against AstraZeneca concerning the Covid-19 vaccine. Paul Alain Foriers and Rafaël Jafferali, lauded for his ‘ great legal analysis, knowledge and court presence’, lead the team. Ann Frédérique Belle is also a key name, with extensive experience in civil and commercial proceedings, while Béatrice Thieffry acts for leading banking and real estate companies. Fanny Laune is the key name at counsel level.
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Testimonials
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- 'Rafaël Jafferali is excellent. Great legal analysis, knowledge and court presence.'
- 'Excellent at arbitration matters before Belgian courts.'
Key clients
- Test-Achats
- Belgian State (FPS Finance)
- NewB
- Ebury
- European Commission
Work highlights
- Represented the European Commission and the 27 Member States of the European Union against AstraZeneca for the late delivery of vaccines against Covid-19.
- Represented Test Achats on behalf of more than 40,000 passengers in a class action against Ryanair for late or cancelled flights.
- Represented the cooperative bank NewB in extreme emergency proceedings against an ex-parte suspending a general meeting and the powers of board of directors of the bank.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rafaël Jafferali
Simont BraunPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Alain Foriers, Rafaël Jafferali