Healthcare & Life Sciences: Tier 1
This year, Quinz’s Healthcare and Life Sciences team has once again been ranked in Tier 1. Legal 500 states that our team has ‘an unsurpassed level of excellence’ and ‘is hailed by clients as the finest sciences and healthcare practice in Belgium’. Testimonials speak very highly of co-heads Olivier Van Obberghen and Pieter Wyckmans, as well as the team that surrounds them. One of our clients stated that ‘Quinz is undoubtedly the go-to firm in Belgium for life sciences and healthcare. They have the best and largest team in the market. I was flabbergasted by the level of excellence and pragmatism of the team.’
Olivier Van Obberghen and Pieter Wyckmans are once again recognized as leading individuals, as well as our counsel Marion Lapage as Rising Star. Olivier Van Obberghen is stated to be ‘the star in the sector. His knowledge of the regulatory landscape is simply stunning, and he understands the needs of biotech like no other’. Pieter Wyckmans is described to ‘exude a visionary passion for biotech and digital health and is a gifted negotiator’.
We are also very proud to see our associates Michiel D’herde, Amber Cockx and Pauline Meskens mentioned as ‘other key lawyers’.
Competition – Belgian Law: Tier 2
Legal 500 ranked our Competition Law team in Tier 2 this year. The team is stated to be instructed by household names across the gamut of industry sectors and are praised by testimonials. One of our clients stated that our Competition Law team has an ‘Expert advice based on a real understanding of the industry and company’s operations.’ Another states ‘Promising young team with good cohesion and prepared to go the extra mile’.
Practice head Wim De Meester is also praised as ‘a strong team lead and good motivator’.
We are also very proud to see our associate Miranda van Limpt mentioned as ‘other key lawyer’.
Dispute Resolution: Tier 2
Due to our vast expertise across dispute resolution, our Dispute Resolution team has been – once again – ranked in Tier 2. Testimonials confirm the Dispute Resolution team to ‘be able to attract blue-chip clients, and that is because they are really excellent in their work. They are able to explain complicated issues in a very simple manner, not only to their clients but also to courts and arbitral tribunals. And they win the cases that should be won, but also cases with smaller chances, just because they present it in an excellent way.’
Practice head Benoît Allemeersch, inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, is described as ‘a leading light in the area’ and ‘truly outstanding; a very analytical legal mind and great litigator’.
Stijn De Dier, Quinz’s newly appointed partner, has been recognized as a Rising Star and is described as ‘an excellent adviser with an eye for the detail of a complex case’.
We are also very proud to see our counsel Valérie Beckers and associate Anne-Sophie Houtmeyers mentioned as ‘other key lawyers’.
Insolvency & Restructuring: Tier 2
Quinz’s Insolvency & Restructuring team has once again been ranked in Tier 2. It is recognized for its very hands on approach and large knowledge of all procedural aspects to a restructuring procedure. Furthermore, the team is praised for delivering excellent quality, while also being very transparent.
Practice head Benoît Allemeersch, inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, is described as ‘spectacularly good’. A client enthusiastically stated that Benoît Allemeersch’ ‘knowledge of the law is exceptional, and his problem-solving skills second to none’.
Stijn De Dier, Quinz’s newly appointed partner, has been recognized as a Rising Star and is praised for his expertise of insolvency and corporate finance.
Our counsel Gillis Lindemans gets praised by clients as well. He is described as highly intelligent and to be outstanding in both managing the case and in quickly understanding as well as capably handling specific sector knowledge.
We are also very proud to see our partner Bart Lintermans and counsel Thijs Vancoppernolle mentioned as ‘other key lawyers’.
Fraud & White-collar crime: Tier 3
Our Fraud & White-collar crime team has been ranked by Legal 500 in Tier 3. The team is praised for their efficient and adequate advice, all with a high standard.
Practice head Benoît Allemeersch, inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, is described to stand out as pragmatic and enigmatic, earning his tracks in specific cases with criminal aspects.
We are also proud to see our associate Thomas Incalza mentioned as ‘other key lawyer’.
Commercial, corporate and M&A: Tier 4
Our Commercial, Corporate and M&A practice is ranked in Tier 4. Legal 500 recognized the team to provide top M&A expertise, in part due to its close collaboration with the firm’s litigation, competition and life sciences teams. Clients have praised our Commercial, Corporate and M&A team for its impeccable legal skills in combination with a thorough understanding of their businesses.
The team is co-headed by Bart Lintermans and Klaas Thibaut, who are both recognized for their expertise.
We are also very proud to see our counsel Wout Hooyberghs and associates Cody Demuytere, Charlotte De Cort, Sayanah Staelens and Sander Kevelaerts mentioned as ‘other key lawyers’.
Needless to say, Quinz is incredibly honored by these rankings. Endless thanks go to our clients for trusting and engaging us, to our peers for their warm feedback, and to our lawyers, for their dedication, hard work and unrivaled team spirit.
