The team at Simont Braun ‘combines deep legal knowledge with personal concern for the client’, with expertise in representing clients before all Belgian courts, as well as the Court of Justice of the European. The practice is particularly skilled at handling arbitration and mediation matters, both in Belgium and internationally. Class actions are a strength of the practice, led by Paul Alain Foriers and Rafaël Jafferali. Foriers handles complex disputes in civil, commercial, and financial law, while Jafferali specialises in tort law and cross-border disputes. Fanny Laune is also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Simont Braun combines deep legal knowledge with personal concern for the client; a non aggressive approach in disputes leads to success.’

  • ‘Personal, professional relationship leading to better understanding of clients problems and objectives.'

  • 'Very clear and good collaboration. Expert and to-the-point. Result oriented.'

  • 'Customer and client oriented. Pragmatic. Clear deadlines.'

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paul Alain Foriers, Rafaël Jafferali

Other key lawyers

Fanny Laune