The real estate and construction team at Schoups is ‘extremely dedicated, accurate, and to the point’. A leading player in construction, the firm recently acted for Constructiebedrijf Ivens, the leading Belgium-based tank construction company, on a project in the state-of-the-art tank terminal in Rotterdam. Ewoud Willaert led that matter. ‘Accurate and sharp’ practice head Marco Schoups and Els Op de Beeck are key figures in litigation, while Kris Lemmens for public procurement and PPP work and Maarten Somers for projects work are highly recommended.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This practice works with various disciplines. Each case is handled by a team, with regular consultation with the customer. This office has just moved. The layout of the building is with clear consideration given to places where people can work in silence, but also where consultation within a team/presentations are possible.’

  • ‘Kris Lemmens and Marco Schoups know their subject inside and out. Maarten Somers and Arnaud Simar also give clear and interactive presentations in public law, which are very much appreciated by the project leaders.’

  • ‘Very professional, always respecting deadlines. Clear timesheets and rates.’

  • 'They are very punctual they have a proactive approach they are very accurate they give free webinars and updates by mail they offer interesting honorary wage packages.'

  • ‘The law firm is well known and respected for its skills in several domains. In particularly the public law and real estate team is extremely dedicated, accurate, to the point.’

  • ‘Marco Schoups is an expert and can make things happen. His advice is always well funded accurate and sharp. As a result of that confidence in doing business is always present.’

  • ‘What is unique about Schoups advocaten is the thoroughness with which they work. A question is always fully answered and this from all possible perspectives (arguments pro and contra). For us as a client, this means that we are never faced with surprises in a dispute after receiving advice from this firm. Moreover, I can see that in this office the mentality is very clearly present to approach each client cordially, but professionally. The threshold to seek advice is very low. Without any hesitation, members of this team will call me if I have a short question via email or LinkedIn. ’

  • ‘Marco Schoups has to be the most brilliant mind I have come across. He is our top teacher: every class taught by him sells out. The reviews are always blazing. In addition, it is a pleasure to hear him argue in court. He knows the gift of the word and knows how to get the court's attention on the crucial points of his story. His persuasiveness follows on the one hand from his knowledge and on the other from his calm and controlled way of speaking. Finally, you can tell that Marco loves his job. Whether as a lawyer, teacher or mediator, he fulfills each role with a positive energy that enthuses those around him.’

Key clients

  • BAM Contractors
  • Carrefour
  • CFE Bouw Vlaanderen
  • CFE Infra/Aannemingsmaatschappij CFE
  • Cordeel Zetel Temse and Cordeel Zetel Hoeselt
  • Fincimec
  • Galère
  • BAM Interbuild
  • Renotec
  • Vastint Belgium
  • Strabag
  • Hannover Leasing Investment
  • Besix

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marco Schoups

Other key lawyers

Kris Lemmens, Maarten Somers, Ewoud Willaert, Els Op de Beeck, Bob Goedemé