‘Particularly strong at advising international associations and membership bodies, including trade associations’, the team at EY Law is active across work such as the incorporation of legal structures under Belgian and European not-for-profit law, bespoke governance structures for associations, and a wide range of issues associated with the establishment, running and, if necessary, liquidation of associations and foundations. Antoine Druetz is praised for his ‘deep knowledge of Belgian and European law’. Alix Degrez is well positioned to advise non-profit clients on complex governance issues, while Valérie Havaux has expertise in corporate and not-for-profit law.
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‘It is amazing to learn how much knowledge there is in the team. On top of things, the people are very pleasant to work with. I feel reassured that the EY NPO team takes care of our association in legal matters, so that I can focus on our core business. ’
‘Excellent support, fast response and full knowledge of topics, also providing practical advice.’
‘Positive attitude, very friendly approach and high professionalism.’
‘Mr Antoine Druetz is the key partner and coordinator for our cases. He stands out for his deep knowledge of Belgian and European law, his open mindset and active listening to clients' needs, his diligence in managing risks, the respect of deadlines, the flexibility in adapting the agreed planning to new or extraordinary circumstances and, last but not least, his acknowledged skills in communication. ’
‘I mostly worked with Antoine Druetz and Alix Degrez, very professional both of them; they always took the time to provide thorough explanations and came back with additional details if requested. Fantine Miroir replaced them at times, in the same professional manner. ’
‘We value particularly the trustworthy relationship we have build up with Alix Degrez and Antoine Druetz over the past years. They understand our business very well, they are fast in adressing our demands, and always propose suitable solutions to our problems. ’
‘This team are particularly strong at advising international associations/ membership bodies, including trade associations.’
‘The strength of the team is for sure the expertise in the field. I would recomend them to anyone who goes trough a difficult situation where a conflict occurs inside of a NGO or other organisation.'
Key clients
- Meliore
- PlasticsEurope
- European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders (EAHAD)
- Europe Jacques Delors
- Science Europe (SE)
- European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESAIC)
- The European Brain Council
- European Association of Research and Technology Organisations AISBL (EARTO)
- European Federation of Psychologists Associations (EFPA)
- International Association of Public Transport (UITP) AISBL
- KANAL
Work highlights
- Advised PlasticsEurope AISBL on a complex model of governance and an overhaul of its articles of association.
- Assisted Meliore with a major structuring project including an important number of assets and employees with global ramifications and involving a dozen jurisdictions in Europe.
- Advised the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) AISBL on the structuring and the performance of its activities in India and the United States of America from a legal and tax point of view.
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Practice head
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Antoine Druetz