Baker McKenzie

Belgium

Review

Dispute resolution

Baker McKenzie’s dispute resolution team is led by three main partners, Keon De Winter, Daniel Fesler and Gregory Lebrun. The firm practices the full range of dispute resolution services including banking and finance, commercial, IP and employment.

The firm has a wealth of high-profile clients in commercial litigation including Apple, Michael Kors and Estee Lauder. Other key clients for the firm include Espirit, Calvin Klein, Unilever, JLL and Abercrombie & Fitch. 

Key industry sectors for the firm include media, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and life science and real estate.

Case highlights include representing VolkerWessles group before the Antwerp commercial court. The case related to malpractice and financial fraud claims with up to €24 million in damages.

Another case highlight includes the firm's representation of Misses World Belgium – Misses Globe Belgium in a trademark infringement case of image rights and unfair prices. The case took place before the commercial court in Antwerp and resulted in the defendants paying damages amounting to more than €25,000.