Simmons & Simmons‘ disputes practice acts in high-profile litigation and arbitration, with particular expertise in the life sciences and financial sectors; the chemicals, fashion, and hospitality industries are also key areas of strength for the team. Olivier Mignolet and Annabelle Bruyndonckx lead the team, and are praised for being ’very competent lawyers with a high attention to detail‘. Also of note is Jérémie Doornaert, who brings ’strong knowledge of the pharma sector‘ to the practice.
Testimonials
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‘The team is always available and able to provide high level legal assistance.’
‘Olivier Mignolet and Annabelle Bruyndonckx are very competent lawyers with a high attention to detail and the ability to provide business-oriented legal advice.’
‘Jérémie Doornaert: available, strong knowledge of Pharma sector.’
Key clients
- Align Technology
- Banque Centrale de Guinée
- Depharm
- GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA
- Grant Thornton / ARF
- Ordre des pharmaciens
Work highlights
- Represented Ecnavla 8 UK Limited as well as its sole asset, Alvance Aluminium Belgium, in a number of proceedings concerning the control on Alvance Aluminium Belgium and Alvance Aluminium Duffel.
- Representing Ordre des Pharmaciens in litigation against the Belgian Data Protection Authority before the Markets Court.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Olivier Mignolet, Annabelle Bruyndonckx