Linklaters boast a ‘highly motivated team that excels in knowledge, experience and availability’, with expertise across multiple areas, including financial markets, consumer protection, intellectual property, and regulatory frameworks. The practice is adept at handling fraud and white-collar crime cases, as well as ESG litigation. Leading the team are Stefaan Loosveld, Xavier Taton, and Florence Danis, who is ’simply excellent and the one you want to defend your case’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I truly recommend Linklaters for their outstanding legal services and their ability to collaborate effectively with clients. Their dedication to understanding client needs, proactive approach, and commitment to excellence make them an invaluable partner in any legal endeavour.’

  • ‘The individuals are trusted partners who invest time in building strong business relationships based on mutual respect and trust. This collaborative spirit significantly enhances the overall experience. Specific stand out partners: Florence Danis.’

  • ‘All of the lawyers involved, whichever their area of practice, do work as a clock to provide the best service. Their answers are incredibly thorough and fast. They are, by far, the best firm and team I have worked with, and it has been almost four years since I contacted them to help us.’

  • 'Xavier Taton is so brilliant and manages to present the most complex issues as if they were easy. They are all great people whose involvement and dedication is unbelievable.’

  • ‘Linklaters has an assertive, confident approach and advises in a way that clearly conveys risk while simultaneously respecting our company's way of working. When contacting them, usually for commercial matters, I know their advice will be tailored to our company, and their strategy will allow us to move forward comfortably.’

  • ‘Florence Danis is simply excellent and the one you want to defend your case.’

  • ‘A highly motivated team that excels in knowledge, experience and availability.'

  • 'Excellent value for money. The team also tries to use alternative dispute resolution strategically.’

Key clients

  • Ageas SA
  • Novartis Pharma SA and Novartis AG
  • Wilhelm & Co Group
  • P&V Assurances
  • P&V Verzekeringen
  • Electrabel

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Stefaan Loosveld, Xavier Taton, Florence Danis