Described as 'creative thinkers’ and 'very knowledgeable and specialised', the team at Leeward is known for its prowess in the fields of transport, postal and road law with additional knowledge of criminal proceedings related to social dumping. The Brugge-based trio of Jeroen Villé, Armin Wintein and Saar De Gelas leads the group; the latter joined the practice in March 2023 as part of the firm’s merger with Weegmann-De Gelas Law. Wintein is described as having ‘shipping in his DNA’ , while De Galas boosts the firm’s criminal transport law capabilities.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very easy to work with. Short lines, good communication. They are quick and deliver what you need. Very knowledgeable and specialised. Creative thinkers.’
‘Armin Wintein and Jeroen Villé - Apart from legal expertise, they are both great guys to work with.’
Key clients
- bpost
- ECS
Work highlights
- Drafting the complex logistics contractual framework for a leading terminal operator.
- Assisting various leading international transport companies in social disputes with the Belgian authorities.