AKD‘s real estate practice is ’not only intellectually oriented but also pragmatically minded’, and works for major international retailers. The practice is particularly adept at handling real estate work, while also advising on distribution law, tax law, data protection, and disputes before Belgian courts. Work undertaken by the team is often cross-border and highly complex. Steven Ongena leads the practice, with a focus on representing retailers in real estate transactions and agency agreements. Pol Cools is a key figure within the 'very approachable and flexible’ team.
L’éditorial du Legal 500
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘AKD operates internationally and is active in several areas of law. They are not only intellectually oriented but also pragmatically minded. Besides that, the attorneys are very approachable and flexible.’
‘They deliver very fast to a high level.’
Clients clés
- Naos
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Calvin Klein
- Claire’s Accessories
- Dessange
- Retif
Points forts
- Representing a pan-European multi-brand retailer in a long lease transaction for a multiple floor store, under development, located in Antwerp's main shopping street
- Assisting a worldwide NYSE-listed restaurant chain in the development of its Belgian franchise portfolio
- Representing a globally active food manufacturer in court and expert proceedings regarding a distribution dispute with a former BeLux dealer.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
Steven Ongena
Autres avocats clés
Pol Cools