Quinz is proud to announce that once again it has been ranked by Chambers Europe in all domains related to its core business.
Dispute resolution: Band 3
For Dispute Resolution, Quinz is ranked in Band 3 and is described as “known for advising clients on a range of contentious mandates relating to contract breaches, distribution agreements, shareholder disputes, and insolvency”. In addition, Chambers describes Quinz as “experienced in handling class actions”. Furthermore, Chambers Europe underlines that “Quinz often assists financial service clients such as banks and insurers, and acts for public sector clients and is increasingly active in the technology sector”.
Clients admire as one of the most important strengths of the lawyers their "high quality, combined with hands-on skills" but also praise the lawyers for their availability, reporting "Flexibility is the major asset of the Quinz office".
Partner Benoît Allemeersch, previously ranked individually in Band 2, is promoted to Band 1 in the Chambers Europe 2020 guide. Benoît Allemeersch is particularly praised by clients for his ability “to translate his detailed knowledge into strategic advice for the client".
Life sciences: Band 3
For Life Sciences, Quinz is ranked in Band 3 and is described by Chambers as being known for “being a prominent domestic boutique with a strong client base among Belgian research centers, as well as international pharmaceutical companies”. In addition, Chambers describes Quinz as a firm that “acts on a broad range of matters including clinical trials, collaboration and license agreements, and product distribution”. Further, Quinz assists with pricing, reimbursement files, and consortia agreements.
The department is known by its clients for being "pragmatic and solution-oriented with a strong focus on the ultimate goal that clients have in mind". Other sources also appreciate that "the lawyers are very proactive and respond quickly in a very pragmatic fashion".
Partner Pieter Wyckmans (individually ranked in Band 2) is described by clients as "a very good lawyer" who "puts everything into perspective very realistically".
Partner Olivier Van Obberghen (individually ranked in Band 2) is described as "a very talented lawyer with significant expertise in life sciences" as well as someone "who can include business considerations in all the solutions that he offers".
Corporate & M&A: Band 5
For the Corporate M&A overview, Quinz is ranked in band 5. The department is described as “a commendable corporate practice handling a broad range of transactional and advisory mandates, including domestic and cross-border sales and acquisitions, which also advises on shareholders and owners on private equity transactions” and Quinz offers “particular expertise in the life sciences and technology sectors, as well as acting on transactions in the insurance sector”.
Clients praise the department as being and state that "Quinz is a very reliable, pragmatic and fun firm to work with. The team is extremely reachable and creative, and always ensures that the work is allocated to the right lawyer in the particular field of expertise". In addition, the clients regard the lawyers as "pragmatic, responsive negotiators with excellent legal skills”.
Partner Bart Lintermans (individually ranked in Band 4) is acclaimed as a "very hands-on, to the point and pragmatic lawyer during negotiations".
Partner Klaas Thibaut (individually ranked in Band 4) is praised by his clients as a "pragmatic, dynamic and commercial lawyer who gets things done" and as someone who offers "good guidance on strategic and tactical matters".
