Laura Grauer
Simont BraunSimont Braun has ‘deep knowledge of all law matters in the real estate sector’. Lead partner Manuela Von Kuegelgen, who is ‘highly qualified and extremely conscientious’, recently advised Fondation Kanal on the creation of the Contemporary and Modern Art Museum and Architecture Museum in Brussels Litigator Béatrice Thieffry is the other senior member of the practice. Counsels Renaud van Melsen and Laura Grauer stand out for public law matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent collaboration since many years with the associates and their team. Excellent capabilities of the all team.’
‘Deep knowledge of all law matters in the real estate sector.’
'The team is the more responsive we've ever experienced. We work a lot on prevention of conflicts, or mediation and they are very efficient about that.'
‘Simont Braun has an excellent knowledge of both private and public real estate developments. They can therefore assist us with real estate development contracts, sales contracts, long lease contracts, but also with questions of public procurement law and town planning law.’
‘ Manuela von Kuegelgen is not only highly qualified and extremely conscientious but also highly available. ’
'Excellent relationship with the client.'
Key clients
- SAU/MSI (Public Project Developer for the Brussels Region)
- Guerlain
- Bompard
- STIB-MIVB
- Brussels Mobility
- Brussels Environment
- ULB
- BPI
- Gingko
- CHUPMB
- SAU-Mediapark
- InBev Belgium (Anheuser-Busch)
- SWECO
- UNION FINANCIERE BOEL
- Kanal (new Museum of Contemporary Art in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou)
Work highlights
- BPI, a subsidiary of the CFE group, undertook the construction of a residential complex and a 7300 m² office building, leased to various companies. BPI sold the building to Ethias.
- Advised Urban Development Corporation of the Brussels-Capital Region on the “Mediapark” site, which is the previous headquarter of the French and Flemish public television stations (RTBF and VRT). Providing legal guidance and assistance in relation to the interpretation and implementation of the terms and conditions of the occupation of the site “Mediapark” by the RTBF and the VRT until their transfer to their respective new headquarters.
- Assisted Guerlain in drawing up a contractor agreement for the installation of its first Guerlain Parfumeur boutique (outside France), which opened on May 5 2023 in Place Stéphanie, Brussels, in the former Annick Goutal boutique.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Manuela von Kuegelgen
Simont BraunPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Manuela von Kuegelgen