Lydian

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘How I experience Lydian is that they are extremely available. In addition, they communicate very clearly what input we should or should not expect and within what timeframe. The input that we get is also of a very high level.’

• ‘All credits on my part go to Bruno Stroobants. Bruno is a very accessible and intelligent lawyer who has a perfect understanding of his subject matter. He also always pays attention to the commercial aspects of a real estate file. ’

• 'Flexibility, willingness to think with you. good accessibility at any time, even during vacations.'

• 'The personal approach as well as the availability to talk about a case at any time and exchange reflections. Fully understand how to handle difficult conversations or parties. Enjoy explaining the possible consequences.'

• ‘Lydian provides advice of a high standard for a reasonable fee. Lydian has an excellent team of highly qualified lawyers who are able to process large volumes of assignments quickly and formulate effective outcomes. Availability, accuracy and substantial experience of the business for which we call upon them. Pragmatism is the Lydian hallmark. They display an excellent ability to effectively manage complex real estate/environmental matters. Lydian stands out because they deliver optimum results in a cost-effective manner.’

• ‘Dario Petosa is very driven and always goes an extra mile for our interests in the most complex cases. He is knowledgeable, proactive, masters his files and is client-focused. Bruno Stroobants is knowledgeable and has strong legal and commercial skills. As a result, he handles files very efficiently so that our interests are always optimally represented.'

• ‘Iris Hemelaer and the team is at all times easily accessible and prepared to make time for us and dive into our file.’

• 'The Lydian Real Estate team is a one-of-a-kind team due to its considerable size and its wide-ranging field of expertise. By virtue of their size, they ensure that every single issue in any real estate matter receives an in-depth, yet swift and practical solution. They handle highly complex matters which require a lot of expertise and experience in the field. Nonetheless, they manage without fail to translate these legal issues/complexities into clear and to the point solutions, which are workable in practice. In general, the Lydian Real Estate team, with Anne-Victoire Vandekerckhove at the forefront, can be described as a team which tends to all your interests, delivers solution-oriented advice and is willing to go the extra mile.'

• 'Anne-Victoire Vandekerckhove is an extremely driven lawyer who gives her undivided attention to every issue and strives to reach perfection. She provides clear, pragmatic and to the point advice in a language that you can understand. She has a noteworthy eye for detail that can really make the difference business-wise. Moreover, she is an excellent communicator who quickly understands the core of the problem and the desired objective. As a result of these impressive analytic skills, she is capable of providing an ad hoc advice immediately when the issue is brought to her, making her an important asset in high stakes and urgent matters.'

• ‘The team's hands-on approach and constructive work ethic are truly commendable. Their exceptional effectiveness has proven to be a valuable asset in our collaborative endeavors. Their ability to produce high-quality work within tight deadlines has greatly facilitated our progress on various projects and has contributed significantly to informed decision-making.’

• ‘The team's remarkable level of expertise inspires a high degree of confidence within our teams and among the third parties with whom we collaborate. The level of detail in their work in combination of their internal know how is impressive. ’

• ‘Lydian s highly sophisticated firm that provides prompt responses. The firm clearly points out legal issues and proposes practical solutions against the issues. What truly distinguishes Lydian's team is their collaborative spirit and client-centric approach. They prioritize open communication, ensuring clients are well-informed and engaged throughout the legal process. This level of commitment fosters trust and confidence, making them an ideal choice for any complex legal matter.’

• ‘Anne-Victoire Vandekerckhove, always gives me the impression he is here to help. She is reliable and very responsive. Part from the fact that his work is outstanding. Anne-Victoire is not only an exceptional legal practitioner but also a true advocate for her clients' interests.Her dedication to client service is unmatched, and she maintains open lines of communication to ensure clients are well-informed and confident in their legal representation.'

• 'In my opinion, associate Laura Reynders is a rising star in the legal profession. Her contributions to our files and her commitment to delivering results are a testament to her potential and dedication.’

• ‘Dario Petosa has very strong expertise in transactional real estate (share deals, asset deals) and has extensive knowledge and experience in project development. He is mainly skilled in the office, logistics, residential and mixed-use market. Dario helped us specifically with his insights and expertise regarding real estate. ’

• ‘Dario Petosa is very responsive and I have never had to chase him for work product or responses. His calm demeanor makes him easy to work with and makes him effective in persuading people to his point of view. Dario Petosa's advice is always clearly worded so that we as clients know perfectly what to do and what business decisions to make’

• ‘Lydian's advice is practical and their service is modulable. They respect budget restraints and can work with us while providing real estimates of ways to meet our needs. For example, we may not have the budget to bring them to a negotiation. So, the team prepares us for the "red flags" and likely issues we will face and suggests ways to address those concerns so that we still feel ready. Whenever possible, we ask them to join. We've never had a negative result when Lydian has represented us in a negotiation.'

• ‘I would particularly highlight Anne-Victoire Vandekerckhove though. Her business insight extends beyond the text of the law and enables her to provide practical, relevant advice I can easily translate to my counterparts in either Belarus or Japan. She understands the broader picture. Her advice encompasses the legal aspects of issues as well as cultural or political considerations affecting our roll out dates or communications. Her negotiation skills regarding both prices and deadlines have managed our expectations while respecting our estimates. Her advice is consistently clear and helps me to do my job more efficiently, which is what every in-house lawyer wants from external counsel.'

• 'Generally, Anne-Victoire Vandekerckhove's legal expertise gives me peace of mind, and I rely on her to navigate the complexities of real estate transactions and explain their steps, statuses, and risks in a way that I and my colleagues can easily process. On more than one occasion, I called Anne-Victoire on a Friday evening when other counsel provided unclear or incomplete advice. While I suspect I ruined her weekend, Anne-Victoire always came through with either the advice I wanted, or the analysis/recap/overview I needed before the Monday morning meeting. She is exactly what in-house counsel is looking for when they need real estate advice, and I recommend her to everyone. ’

• ‘Hands on approach, business minded and providing business driven legal solutions.’

• ‘As client i don't have the impression to be a number but a rather a preferred client.’

• ‘I have been impressed with the client-orientedness of Lydian. They understand that the client has different factors besides the legal ones to take into account when making business decisions (financial, people,technical,…). So Lydian prides itself on giving advice that keeps the bigger picture in mind. And acting as such, the advice from Lydian is very useful in practice. Another aspect is that they manage timings effectively and communicate transparently and clearly. I also appreciate that they share their knowledge through several client seminars and webinars. ’

• ‘My contact person at Lydian is Anne-Victoire Vandekerckhove. One of her strengths is that she manages to translate more complicated legal points into clear, timely and concise advice, that is very enlightening to the client who seeks to know what to do in practice. The client can trust Anne-Victoire’s up-to-date legal knowledge and they can lean on her in negotiations, which she handles very efficiently and constructively, without ever losing sight of the client’s interests. Moreover, she can handle matters in Dutch, French and English equally. I would definitely recommend her. ’

• ‘Lydian is always proactive, plays fast on the ball, available when needed, and does quickly understand our business which allows them to think together with their client. Their international network is also top. One of Lydian’s strengths is that they can provide very specific and practical advice extremely fast. The team works in a highly efficient manner and provides strategic answers and solutions. The team does not limit themselves to purely legal input, but also assesses the issue from a commercial, strategic and pragmatic standpoint.’

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