ALTIUS fields a ‘solid dispute resolution practice with experience in the Belgian market’ with cross-jurisdictional expertise across cartel damages claims, arbitrations, enforcement proceedings, and supply chain disputes. The practice is also adept at handling intricate insolvency and insurance related matters. Alexander Hansebout, who is a ‘calm, reassuring voice in the midst of the sound and fury of litigation’, acts as the head of the team alongside Christophe Ronse.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Partners and in general lawyers collaborate very well with peers of other disciplines or sub-specialisations. Partners in charge are fully aware of what is going on in other areas of their firm.'

  • ‘Alexander Hansebout is an outstanding lawyer and is very responsive.'

  • ‘Solid dispute resolution practice with experience in the Belgian market.’

  • ‘Alexander Hansebout stands out as an efficient partner, able to cut through complex litigation and deal with core issues.’

  • ‘Altius advised us on a complex, high value contentious matter. They delivered a service of very high quality.'

  • ‘Alexander Hansebout led the Altius team. He is a calm, reassuring voice in the midst of the sound and fury of litigation. He succeeded in effectively neutering the grandstanding approach adopted by the other party's lead lawyer, and did so in a way that reduced the temperature of the discussions all round and paved the way for an ultimately successful settlement between the parties.’

  • ‘I was referred to Alexander Hansebout as one of the best lawyers in enforcement matters and I have not been disappointed. Alexander has been extremely helpful, knowledgeable, available and obtained great results.’

  • ‘Alexander Hansebout is bright, straight forward, clear in his advice with an exceptional knowledge of enforcement proceedings in Belgium. He is a go-to person for this kind of matter.’

Key clients

  • Siemens Mobility
  • UEFA
  • MARS
  • Gilead
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme
  • Daikin
  • ELIA Group
  • Novartis

Work highlights

  • Assisting Gebr. Geens, the Belgian developer and producer of the Knikmops multifunctional loader, in multiple sets of court proceedings in Belgium and the Netherlands regarding the termination of the relationship with its Dutch distributor.
  • Acting for several creditors against sovereigns and sovereign entities from the Republic of Congo, Greece, Iraq, Lesotho and Mali.
  • Representing Siemens in follow-on damages claim proceedings initiated by Infrabel (the Belgian railway infrastructure manager).

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Practice head

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Alexander Hansebout, Christophe Ronse