Lawyers in Belgium

Morris Schonberg

Partner, Brussels & London

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Muriel Baudoncq

Partner Muriel Baudoncq joined Janson as a partner in November 2017. She is an expert in complex issues of financial regulation, both in Belgian and European law. She regularly advises her Belgian and international clients on the licences and authorisations required to carry out, offer or market regulated activities in Belgium such as deposit taking, lending, leasing, renting, factoring, MiFID investment services, asset management, insurance activities... She also acts for intermediaries (brokers, agents, tied agents, business providers). Muriel's work includes assisting clients in obtaining and maintaining the required authorisations from the NBB or the FSMA as well as advising on governance compliance (fit & proper, internal control, outsourcing, cloud computing...), rules of conduct and regulation of financial products. She also has specific expertise in international issues and assists clients established in other European countries or outside Europe who wish to provide their services in Belgium on a cross-border basis or by establishing a branch. Due to her previous position in a British law firm, she has also acquired specific expertise in the Brexit context. Muriel is also a recognised expert in the asset management sector where she advises and assists asset management companies, distributors and other intermediaries in the commercialisation of funds to both professional and retail investors. She has also assisted clients in the creation of Belgian funds (institutional SICAV, Pricaf). Her expertise covers both UCITS and alternative funds. In the field of capital markets, she has experience in public and private offerings of financial instruments and structured products, particularly with regard to the protection of consumers and retail clients. Muriel is also involved in financing and taking security on Belgian guarantors or assets located in Belgium. Part of Muriel's activity also involves assisting clients in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring operations subject to corporate law and stock option or warrant plans. References Advisor to many EU and non-EU financial institutions operating in Belgium on a crossborder basis and recently in light of Brexit Advisor to a leading US rigid packaging company in one of the largest ever acquisitions of the business unit of a parent company insolvent in Europe under the common European insolvency regulations Advisor to a Dutch company on the rules applicable where granting or extending credit to small and medium size enterprises Assistance to a consortium of lenders in the setting up of mortgages and floating charges by Belgian borrowers and guarantors

Janson

Myrtle Gevers

Senior Associate

Liedekerke

Mélanie Bruneau

Mélanie Bruneau is a partner in the firm's Brussels office. She advises on a broad range of areas in European Law. Her practice focuses on advising clients a variety of industrial sectors, including transport, and aviation, energy, hydrogen, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics, manufacturing, chemicals and IT on the legal aspects of their business activities, with a particular emphasis on regulatory compliance. Mélanie advises large multinationals on all aspects of EU competition law. She has significant experience in cartel investigations and sector inquiry investigations. Mélanie was also involved in the first cartel settlement and in the first hybrid cartel settlement before the European Commission. Mélanie regularly advises clients on global compliance programs regarding antitrust. She performs internal audits and compliance trainings. She frequently advises on the rules and procedures governing State aid and EU public procurement directives. In terms of compliance, Mélanie also advises on anti-corruption (including the OECD Convention, UK Bribery act and US FCPA) and on the anti-money laundering legislation. Mélanie has significant experience in advising on vertical agreements including exclusive distribution and supply as well as selective distribution and franchising. She also has lots of experience in advising on horizontal issues including joint ventures, collaboration, cooperation, R&D as well as consortium agreements. She frequently advises on resale price maintenance (RPM) and price discrimination issues on behalf of some of the largest companies in the world. Mélanie frequently advises on restrictions of active and passive sales, non compete provisions but also on termination of distribution agreements. She also advises on parallel import restrictions and more generally on free movement of goods. Mélanie regularly advises on commercial agency agreements (including on compensation and termination issues). She also advises on consumer protection legislation including unfair commercial practices as well as misleading and comparative advertising. She advises companies on distribution agreements including e-commerce cross-border issues and distribution networks in Europe. Mélanie has assisted various clients in the setting up of their commercial websites in compliance with the e-commerce, e-sign and data protection legislations. Over the past 15 years, Mélanie has developed a strong experience in a wide range of transport, aviation, ground handling and airport related matters where she advises clients on EU and French regulatory issues and complex contractual arrangements. This includes noise reduction, regulatory issues associated with the transportation of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, perishables, jewelry and high-value goods but also on slot allocation. Mélanie has advised on the emissions trading schemes (ETS) for aviation, on the guidelines for State aid to airports and airlines and on passenger rights. She also has experience in EU sanctions, customs and export controls. Mélanie is a member of the Paris and Brussels Bars. She has contributed to Practical Law Company (PLC) on international sales and marketing.

K&L Gates GP

Mélanie Schollaert

For more information, please click the following link: Mélanie Schollaert | Loyens & Loeff (loyensloeff.com)

Loyens & Loeff

Nanyi Kaluma

Please see https://www.willkie.com/professionals/k/kaluma-nanyi

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Nastassja Walschot

Nastassja Walschot is a counsel in the Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Practice Group and the International Trade & Commerce Practice Group, based in Brussels. She worked as a trainee in 2014 and 2015 and joined the Firm as an associate in 2016. Nastassja is also a teaching assistant at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). Nastassja's practice consists mainly of assisting national and international clients in their contentious matters before judicial courts and arbitral tribunals, as well as in investigations and compliance matters. She also advises clients in various legal aspects of business, commercial, public and contract law.

Baker McKenzie BV/SRL

Natalie Konings

Natalie is a regulatory lawyer who helps clients navigate the complex world of EU chemicals law. She works alongside businesses to turn regulatory challenges into competitive advantages, particularly in the fast-evolving areas of REACH, plant protection and biocides. Natalie specialises in EU regulatory law with a focus on chemicals regulation, an area where she has been helping clients succeed for the last 15 years. Her practice focuses on REACH, plant protection and biocides, guiding companies through the entire lifecycle, from initial registrations to complex enforcement procedures. Natalie also manages task forces and joint registrations, for which she advises on legal, contractual and EU sanction schemes. Natalie also helps clients across the health sector navigate the intersection with chemicals. In this respect, she advises clients on the impact that chemicals have on their products, e.g. cosmetics, medical devices and pharmaceuticals and give advice on substances restricted under REACH, CLP, POPs, RoHS and PPWR. She is particularly skilled at identifying exemptions and derogations that can give clients a competitive edge whilst maintaining full compliance. Natalie speaks regularly at conferences on chemicals and sustainability.

Bird & Bird

Natalie Reypens

For more information, please click the following link: Natalie Reypens | Loyens & Loeff (loyensloeff.com)

Loyens & Loeff

Natalie Ulburghs

Partner

Monard Law

Nathalie Van Landuyt

Counsel

NautaDutilh

Nathanaelle Kiekens

Partner

Stibbe

Neil Hoolihan

Partner

Linklaters

Nele Ansoms

GSJ Advocaten

Nele Jonckers

Nele is a supervising associate in our Brussels-based dispute resolution group. She specialises in regulatory and compliance advice on behalf of pharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as medical technology and digital health businesses, consumer health companies, and significant players in other highly regulated industries. Nele advises on a wide range of issues throughout the entire life span of the product, from the R&D phase and product qualification / classification, to (early) market access and vigilance / pharmacovigilance, covering all aspects relating to distribution and import-export, marketing and product information, and labelling of regulated products. She frequently liaises with Belgian and EU regulators and industry associations on behalf of industry players.

Simmons & Simmons

Nele Van Kerrebroeck

Head of Employment

Linklaters

Nicholas Levy

EU and U.K. competition law, notifying mergers to the European Commission, U.K. Competition & Markets Authority, and other competition authorities around the world, advising on cartels and abuse of dominance cases before competition authorities and courts.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Nick Boonen

Partner

Tiberghien

Nick Hallemeesch

Associate

White & Case LLP

Nico Goossens

Nico Goossens is a Partner at Argo. Nico specializes in capital market operations (initial public offerings, public takeover bids and public to private transactions), corporate finance, venture capital and private equity, mergers & acquisitions and financial services regulations. He brings expert level skills to the team on both transactional and advisory practices as well as a long-standing, highly appreciated litigation practice experience, primarily focused on corporate litigation.

ARGO Law

Nicolas Becker

DLA Piper

Nicolas Bertrand

For more information, please click the following link: Nicolas Bertrand | Loyens & Loeff (loyensloeff.com)

Loyens & Loeff

Nicolas Carbonnelle

As a partner in our Regulatory & Administrative practice in Brussels, Nicolas provides strategic advice and practical support to international, EU, and Belgian companies, industry associations, and other clients navigating EU regulatory law, market access, compliance, consumer protection, and sustainability regulations including ESG frameworks, green claims, deforestation-free, and ecodesign requirements. Nicolas' primary focus lies in the agri-food sector, where he guides clients through the complex landscape of food, feed, novel foods, and food contact materials regulations. This sector's constant innovation and evolving regulatory framework makes every project both challenging and rewarding. Nicolas also advises fast moving consumer goods companies on cosmetics, clothing, textile, and apparel regulations, as well as household electrical and electronic products and other regulated areas to ensure comprehensive regulatory solutions across diverse industries. Nicolas guides clients on essential considerations, including defining regulatory strategies for market entry, classifying products, navigating compliance requirements, and addressing safety and environmental obligations. His practice also encompasses litigation matters. In crisis situations, he provides swift strategic guidance to help clients manage operational and reputational risks effectively. Nicolas leads the firm's international Food & Beverage sub-sector group and regularly speaks at industry conferences while contributing to legal publications and thought leadership articles.

Bird & Bird

Nicolas Clarembeaux

Counsel

ALTIUS