Quinz

Testimonials

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• ‘Quinz is an atypical law firm. They deliver excellent quality. At the same time, they work very transparently, and are open to all forms of communication. There is very much mutual respect, which always benefits the outcome. ’

• ‘Quinz is very hands on and has a large knowledge of all procedural aspects related to a restructuring procedure. They combine the knowledge of corporate law together with insolvency law, which is quite unique.’

• ‘Benoit Allemeersch is the lead partner with great tactical insight which is very important in restructuring procedures. Gillis Lindemans is up and coming in this field and has good knowledge of the matter too. He is strong in court pleadings.’

• ‘The strength of Quinz is the quality of its people, the way they handle their files, and the commercial mind-set. In comparison to other firms I've worked with, they really make a difference in this respect.’

• ‘I have worked for over 10 years with Benoit Allemeersch. He is spectacularly good. His knowledge of the law is exceptional, and his problem-solving skills second to none. He is also widely respected, which makes him quite an asset to have on your side. And next to that, he is very pleasant to work with and communicates tremendously well.’

• ‘The team provided excellent and rapid advice in a fast moving and complex scenario. They were able to liaise well across a complex group of stakeholders in a highly litigious situation. Their calm and professional approach really helps clients focus on the key issues whilst feeling that all the issues are being managed.’

• ‘Benoit Allemeersch provides excellent commercial advice to is clients. He always seems calm even in the most difficult situations. Stijn De Dier is a top quality professional. He provides excellent advice.’

• ‘Highly intelligent associate Gillis Lindemans is outstanding both in managing the case/file and in quickly understanding and capably handling specific sector knowledge.’

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Stijn De Dier

Quinz

At Quinz, Stijn focuses primarily on dispute resolution. His practice circles around corporate litigation (shareholder disputes, director liability, post-acquisition claims, ESG litigation etc.) as well as insolvency matters, where he regularly acts both for creditors as well as for debtors in restructuring. Stijn is appreciated by clients and colleagues for his profound expertise in corporate law and his pragmatic problem-solving approach. Prior to joining Quinz, Stijn worked at the Jan Ronse Institute for company and financial law of KU Leuven, first as a full time assistant, and later on as a fellow of the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO). Upon his Ph.D. defense in April 2016 he remains associated with the Jan Ronse Institute on a voluntary basis. Stijn is a part time professor at the Antwerp University Faculty of Law, where he teaches insolvency law. Stijn also sits on the editorial board of the Tijdschrift voor Rechtspersoon en Vennootschapsrecht - Revue Pratique des Sociétés (TRV-RPS) and is a member of the Belgian Centre for Corporate Law (BCV-CDS). He frequently speaks at conferences or seminars, and publishes on various aspects of company and insolvency law.