Van Bael & Bellis

Van Bael & Bellis (VBB) is a leading independent law firm based in Brussels, with offices in London and Geneva, the latest being exclusively dedicated to WTO matters. 

VBB is one of the rare independent law firms with a truly international dimension, both in terms of lawyers and clients.   

We offer our clients the support of a highly effective team of professionals with multi-jurisdictional expertise and a truly international perspective.  We work on complex, high end international assignments, which require deep knowledge of the law, yet practical results for our demanding clients. 

Established almost 40 years ago, our firm has grown to include more than 100 lawyers from 25 different countries. While the working language of the office is English, the lawyers speak more than 25 different languages.  

Since our inception, we have developed a reputation as one of the most skilful teams of lawyers in our areas of expertise, providing specialised advice to clients ranging from multinational corporations and government bodies to international trade associations and international law firms.  

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1986

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  • Brussel
RECHTSGEBIEDEN
  • Handelsrecht en contracten
  • Vennootschapsrecht
  • Burgerlijk recht
  • Fiscaal recht
  • Vastgoedrecht
  • Geschillen en arbitrage/bemiddeling
  • Intellectuele eigendom
  • Gegevensbescherming & privacy
  • Employee benefits & pensioenen
  • Europees recht
  • M&A / Private equity
  • Mededingingsrecht
  • Arbeidsrecht en sociale zekerheid
  • Andere
  • Insolventie & Faillissement
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