The dispute resolution practice at Monard Law is ‘dedicated and comprises of top-tier individuals’, representing clients across the energy, pharmaceuticals, and banking sectors. The firm has notably developed a specific ESG-focused team, with Jeroen Raskin particularly active in this space. Kristof Zadora is ’known for and unanimously praised for his limitless dedication and unique abilities’, while Stephanie Stappers ‘has a wealth of knowledge and is an example in terms of professionalism, without losing a personable approach’. 

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A well-qualified team we have known over many years. Local strength and understanding of tax much valued.’

  • ‘The Team at Monard is dedicated and comprises of top-tier individuals who without stalling or delay work tirelessly to meet deadlines with the same qualities exhibited by the partner who leads them and is revered for his broad experience and profound in-depth knowledge of laws while not losing site of a bigger picture and commercial considerations.'

  • 'They help clients with effective and practical solutions. The adept their approach to handling all aspects of commercial disputes while pursuing and achieving solid and robust legal solutions.’

  • ‘Kristof Zadora is a standout corporate/commercial lawyer at Monard Law. He is known for and unanimously praised for his limitless dedication and unique abilities. He gets immediately to the heart of a problem, and drives deals that resolve disputes forward with limitless enthusiasm unwavering energy.'

  • 'Kristof Zadora guides his team and facilitates a seemingly effortless collaboration within his team building on their unique abilities in order to present integrated solutions that encompass both legal and commercial aspects.'

  • 'Stefanie Stappers has a wealth of knowledge and is an example in terms of professionalism, without losing a personable approach. Stefanie is particularly appreciated for her ability to instantly build trust which is a major stress-alleviating quality. Her seemingly limitless legal knowledge and commercial understanding, combined with her efficient way of working, and effective communication are some of her signature qualities.'
  • ‘My preferred team of legal advisers by far.'

Key clients

  • ACA Holding NV
  • ACA IT-Solutions NV
  • Adria Benelux
  • BergHOFF Worldwide
  • Bosal
  • Brand Jan
  • Continental Benelux
  • Copaco
  • D’Ieteren
  • Eurautomat
  • Fluvius
  • Group a
  • Hyundai Belux
  • Hedin Automotive
  • Investor Protection
  • IVECO
  • Napoleon Games
  • Primagaz Belgium
  • Proximus
  • Quanteus Group
  • Rolex
  • Rolex Benelux
  • s. Oliver
  • Suzuki Belgium
  • Tomorrowland
  • Van Cranenbroek
  • Trixxo
  • Leuven Air Bearings

Work highlights

  • Assisting several minority shareholders of Nyrstar NV with alleged fraud and mismanagement involving Nrystar and claims for damages.
  • Assisting Rolex with anti-counterfeiting and oversees Rolex' anti-counterfeiting practices in the Benelux.
  • Assisting Fluvius, a major Belgian energy operator, in handling numerous high-profile cases of alleged solar panel fraud involving both owners and installers.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Koen Geelen, Gregory Grouwels, Tom Messiaen, Nicole Segers, Kristof Zadora, Hilde Van Den Keybus, Daan De Jaeger, Jean-Pierre Buyle, Stephane Criel

Other key lawyers

Jeroen Raskin, Stephanie Stappers