Brussels, Belgium – March 25, 2024 - Liedekerke announces today the opening of an office in Antwerp (Belgium).
The office in Antwerp is the 5th office for the firm globally, after Brussels, London, Kinshasa (DRC) and Kigali (Rwanda).
The opening of the Antwerp office underscores the firm’s commitment of being the leading Belgian independent firm with real full-service capabilities and a strong network, both in all Belgian regions and internationally. The launch in Antwerp confirms the firm’s strategic choice to be as close as possible to a consistently growing client base in the Flemish region.
The opening is another milestone in the transformation the firm has gone through in the last decade, allowing us to cross sell our services and capabilities.
The office is located in the iconic Antwerp Tower near the Central Station and the Antwerp Opera House.
Liedekerke Antwerp will be led by partners Freya Mareels, Wim Dedecker (both Corporate & Finance), Dominique Devos (Regulatory) and Roel Fransis (Insolvency & Restructuring, Corporate & Finance Litigation), who will be joined by a group of other partners, counsel and (senior) associates from various practice groups.
“We are thrilled to be expanding our footprint into Antwerp, a vibrant economic centre of Flanders. With the broader Antwerp region becoming more and more important as a hub for clients in several of our key practices, including private equity, financial regulation, projects, energy and environment, opening an office in Antwerp became an obvious choice.” says Etienne Kairis, Co-Managing Partner. “In addition, it is the home to some of the largest corporates in Belgium and many international groups have chosen Antwerp as the home of their Belgian headquarters. The entire team is excited to become part of the local eco-system”, adds Alexandre Emond, Co-Managing Partner of Liedekerke.
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About Liedekerke
Founded in 1965 by lawyers committed to legal excellence, Liedekerke is an independent law firm recognised for its leadership and expertise and with an international reputation built upon an unchallenged expertise.
A premium Belgian business law firm with offices in Antwerp, Brussels, London, Kinshasa and Kigali, our firm is dedicated to providing a world-class service by consistently delivering the finest assistance and guidance.
The firm has a strong advisory practice based on sector expertise and an in-depth knowledge of Belgian and European law. As an essential complement to its advisory activities, it assists and represents clients in complex litigation before national, European and international courts, both judicial and arbitral, the Court of Cassation, the Council of State and the Belgian Constitutional Court.
Each of our practice areas is highly regarded with lawyers recognised for their utter commitment to our clients’ interests. Our clients can rely on creative and multidisciplinary teams which can advise on all types of matters in Belgium and also assist with cross-border projects, thanks to our solid international service capabilities and relationships with leading law firms across the world. Liedekerke is recognized for its ability to quickly mobilize competent, flexible and multidisciplinary teams.
Our strategy is supported by an understanding of our clients' values and a commitment to meeting their needs. We make significant investments to guarantee that clients profit from our extensive expertise and industry insights, have access to the ideal team for the work, and that we use the proper methods and cutting-edge technologies to each circumstance.
Our clients, active in a broad range of industries, including financial services and financial institutions, energy, real estate and construction, environment, TMT, retail, consumer goods and trade, public authorities and government agencies, automotive, chemicals, funds and asset management amongst others rely on us to consistently go above and beyond their expectations.
With over 130 lawyers including 31 partners, our goal is not to be the largest firm but to be the firm of choice for clients who require trusted advice and innovative and business-aware legal solutions.