Schoups is recognised for having the ‘flexibility and responsiveness of a dynamic, mid-sized independent law firm’, acting in a range of contentious mandates, including arbitration, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. The firm has dispute specialists across all practice areas, including private construction, public procurement and PPP, real estate, environmental, and corporate law. Team head Marco Schoups is recognised, along with Jens Rediers, for being ‘very efficient, having a clear approach, and being consistent’. Also of note are Maarten Somers and Kris Lemmens, who are ‘very reachable and deliver hands-on advice and assistance’. Key lawyers include Dave Mertens, Els Op de Beeck, Benjamin Marchandise, and Liesbeth Truyens.
Testimonials
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‘Schoups has the flexibility and responsiveness of a dynamic, mid-sized independent law firm while providing its clients with a quality on par if not above the standards of globally acclaimed legal powerhouses. Their experience in the dispute resolution arena (in arbitration and mediation especially) ensures that they will be ready for any challenge.'
‘I've worked with the partners Marco Schoups ad Jens Rediers and I always found them to be extremely knowledgeable, smart, and efficient while maintaining a human and friendly approach.'
‘We worked with Liesbeth Truyens who was on top of issues very quickly and communicated clearly and effectively.'
‘Marco Schoups and Jens Rediers: very efficient, clear approach, consistent.’
‘The firm, driven by its founder Marco Schoups, is geared upon the concept of dispute resolution: solving problems wherever possible rather than pursuing litigation. SCHOUPS has, in a few years, acquired a very strong and deserved reputation in particular in the area of real estate and the entire building industry.’
‘Marco Schoups is simply outstanding. A strong and capable lawyer with a gentleman's touch. He coaches and inspires his team. He is also a great teacher.'
‘I like to work with Marco Schoups: very hands on, outstanding litigator, but more and more a negotiator, using his skills as mediator to reach an agreement in the interest of all parties.'
‘Kris Lemmens and Maarten Somers are very reachable and deliver hands-on advice and assistance.’
Key clients
- Carrefour
- CFE Bouw Vlaanderen
- CFE Infra
- Aannemingsmaatschappij
- Cordeel
- Fincimec
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marco Schoups