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Recommended for its ‘strong focus on pragmatic solutions and efficiency’, ALTIUS’ offering handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, including advising on and implementing restructuring options, reviewing creditors’ securities, and initiating actions in responsibility against administrators. Practice head Bart Heynickx is ‘brilliant, innovative and very focused on satisfying client needs’. Alexander Hansebout is recommended for his expertise in commercial disputes.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Bart Heynickx truly puts the firm on the map.’

  • ‘Bart Heynickx is brilliant, innovative and very focused on satisfying client needs. He thinks outside of the box, his written work product is turnkey, and I strongly recommend him for insolvency-related work in Belgium.’

  • ‘This practice stands out for its strong focus on pragmatic solutions and efficiency. The team not only offers detailed legal expertise but also has a keen understanding of what is practically applicable in the specific context of a case with smooth coordination across different legal disciplines when needed.'

  • ‘What truly makes Bart Heyninckx stand out is his balance between precision and pragmatism. Bart consistently provides complete and timely responses, and he knows exactly when it is beneficial to involve other disciplines, making him especially valuable in more complex cases.'

  • ‘Working with Bart Heynickx is a great pleasure. He is very responsive and reliable. His advice is on point.’

  • ‘Bart Heynickx is nice guy to work with. Knows his way around in Belgium insolvency law. ’

Key clients

  • CWave and Hyrde Networks
  • EDPNet Belgium
  • Kontron

Work highlights

  • Assisted CWave BV and Hyrde Networks BV to take over assets from the (insolvent) EDPNet-Group. Proceedings against Proximus, that in the end could not acquire the activities, are still ongoing.
  • Assisted EDPNet Belgium BV to take over the activities, staff and contracts from the contractor, Telcotech, that ensured the technical installations with clients.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bart Heynickx

Other key lawyers

Alexander Hansebout