Aurion — Belgium

Evelyne Lozie Maes

Evelyne Lozie Maes is a distinguished partner at Aurion Law, specialising in constitutional law, administrative law, and human rights law. Governments, universities, hospitals, organisations, and individuals consistently rely on her expertise in navigating complex matters relating to the distribution of powers, fundamental rights, anti-discrimination, public procurement, subsidies, educational law, and the organisation and governance of public legal entities. Evelyne has extensive experience representing clients in high-stakes litigation before the Constitutional Court, the Council of State, and the Court of Justice of the European Union. She is also frequently called upon to advise on legislative drafting and institutional reform, combining rigorous legal analysis with a deep understanding of public governance. Her practice is marked by a strong academic foundation. Evelyne enriches her legal work with ongoing research and teaching, regularly publishing in leading national and international legal journals. She is a guest lecturer at Université de Liège and Université Saint-Louis, where she teaches Discrimination Law and Legal Theory. Beyond her legal practice, Evelyne plays an active role in shaping policy in the field of fundamental rights. She is a board member of the Federal Institute for Human Rights and serves on the expert committee responsible for evaluating the federal anti-discrimination laws. Evelyne holds a Doctor of Laws degree from KU Leuven, an LL.M. from University College London, and graduated with distinction in law from KU Leuven. Before joining Aurion, she developed the public law practice at Curia and previously practiced at Eubelius during her doctoral research years. Known for her analytical depth, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to defending fundamental rights, Evelyne is regarded as a leading authority in Belgian public law. · Constitutional Law

Jurgen Goyvaerts

Jurgen Goyvaerts is a seasoned partner at Aurion Law, specialising in national and cross-border employment law, with over 25 years of experience advising organisations on the full spectrum of employment-related matters. His client base spans commercial companies, pension funds, educational institutions, municipalities, and larger not-for-profit organisations, who rely on his expertise for both strategic guidance and day-to-day HR legal support. Jurgen is particularly known for his technical knowledge and pragmatic approach in areas such as industrial relations, workforce restructurings, optimisation of remuneration packages, and occupational pensions. Over the years, he has developed niche expertise in pension law, advising pension funds and employers on regulatory compliance, governance, and pension scheme structuring. While Jurgen enjoys representing clients before the courts, his practice is predominantly focused on providing solution-oriented, hands-on consultancy tailored to the operational needs of his clients. In addition to his legal practice, Jurgen has been sharing his expertise as a guest professor at KU Leuven for nearly a decade, further strengthening his position as a thought leader in employment law and occupational pensions. Clients value Jurgen’s combination of in-depth legal insight, responsiveness, and practical problem-solving skills, making him a trusted advisor for complex and technical employment law issues as well as day-to-day challenges. · Employment

Sarah Verschaeve

Sarah Verschaeve is a highly respected partner at Aurion Law, renowned for her deep expertise in non-profit law, backed by over 15 years of experience. She advises a wide range of clients, including associations, international associations, foundations, and social enterprises, on all legal aspects of their operations. Sarah is particularly noted for her extensive experience in guiding non-profit organizations through complex (cross-border) transactions and restructurings. Her practice covers mergers and demergers, contributions and transfers of branches of activity, (cross-border) seat transfers, collaborations, network structuring, and governance reforms. She also advises on incorporation, articles of association, internal regulations, delegations of powers, directors’ liability, good governance, volunteer engagement, donations, and dissolution and liquidation processes. Clients value Sarah's ability to offer tailored, clear, and future-proof solutions. Her advisory work is often complemented by process management support, particularly in governance projects, where she collaborates closely with other experts. Sarah is a frequent speaker at seminars and workshops and regularly publishes on topics related to non-profit law in leading legal journals. She also serves as a board member of a major welfare organization in Flanders, giving her valuable insights into the practical realities of the sector. Recognised by The Legal 500 as a Leading Individual since 2024 and previously as a Next Generation Partner (2020–2023), Sarah is praised by clients for her attentiveness, precision, and outstanding client care. Testimonials highlight her as "an excellent adviser" with "the highest level of service" and a "truly exceptional" professional approach. Before joining Aurion, Sarah was a partner at Curia and practiced at international law firms Linklaters and Baker McKenzie. She holds an LL.M. from the University of Chicago and graduated magna cum laude from KU Leuven and Université Catholique de Louvain. · Not-for-Profit

Yvette Verleisdonk

Yvette Verleisdonk is a highly esteemed partner at Aurion Law, widely recognized for her unparalleled expertise in social enterprises, impact investing, and innovative financing structures. With over 30 years of experience advising Belgian and international clients, she is known for delivering strategic, forward-looking advice in areas ranging from investments, financing, restructuring, governance, and M&A to impact investors, social entreprises and impact funds. Yvette has particular expertise in innovative impact finance instruments, including social impact bonds, blended and impact-linked finance. She is also at the forefront of advising on novel governance structures such as steward ownership, helping mission-driven organizations align their financial models and governance with their social objectives. Her practice is distinguished by a deep understanding of both the social and regular economy, guiding clients across sectors in navigating complex transactions, investments, and corporate reorganizations. Since 2015, Yvette has been instrumental in developing the social entrepreneurship and impact investing practice in Belgium. Clients consistently praise Yvette for her dedication, responsiveness, and ability to balance legal precision with a clear strategic vision. The Legal 500 recognises her as a Leading Individual in the not-for-profit category, highlighting client feedback describing her as “a very dedicated professional with a passion for the social sector and impact investing” and commending her “outstanding legal skills” and “broad perspective.” Yvette’s career spans leadership roles at several international law firms, where she led finance practices in New York, Rotterdam, and Brussels. She is also a director in multiple Belgian and international organizations, reflecting her deep engagement in the sectors she advises. In addition to her legal practice, Yvette regularly publishes and speaks on topics such as legal due diligence, women-friendly HR policies, and social impact bonds. She is a co-founder of Women in Law and Leadership (WILL), an initiative supporting the careers of women in law firms. Yvette holds master’s degrees in law (University of Leiden, cum laude), French language and literature (Catholic University of Nijmegen), and an LL.M. in International Business and Trade Law (Fordham University, magna cum laude). She is a member of the Brussels Bar and previously of the Rotterdam and New York Bars. · Impact Investing