Administrative law governs the relationships between citizens, businesses and public authorities. We assist our clients in understanding and challenging administrative decisions, in appeal procedures and in obtaining authorisations. Our expertise covers both upstream advice and litigation, notably before the Council of State.
Planning and environmental law governs land use planning, the protection of natural areas and the management of public property. We assist our clients in understanding and applying regulations, obtaining permits, and preventing and managing disputes. Our expertise covers both strategic advice and litigation, notably before the Council of State.
Public economic law governs activities in heavily regulated sectors and the relationships between economic operators and public authorities. We assist our clients in understanding and applying the rules on gambling, subsidies and unpaid debts, as well as in all sectors subject to specific regulation. Our expertise covers strategic advice and litigation support before the administrative courts.
Constitutional law organises the separation of powers and guarantees respect for fundamental rights. We assist our clients in understanding and challenging legislative acts, handling disputes before the Constitutional Court, and drafting and transposing European and international standards into Belgian law. Our expertise covers both strategic advice and litigation support.
Public liability law governs the obligations and duties of public authorities and officials. We assist our clients in understanding and managing situations involving the liability of the State, local authorities or their officials, as well as that of public office holders. Our expertise covers both strategic advice and litigation before the competent courts.
Civil service law governs the careers, rights and obligations of statutory and contractual staff. We assist our clients in managing their career development and in disciplinary proceedings. Our expertise covers both strategic advice and litigation support before the competent courts.
Public procurement and contracts law governs the relationships between public authorities and private parties under regulated contracts. We assist our clients in the award, performance and management of public contracts, concessions, leases, building rights agreements and public-private partnerships. Our expertise covers both strategic advice and litigation support before the competent courts.