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Brussels Office Becomes Sole ‘Gold’ Partner to IBJ/IJE, Enhancing Partnership

Firm News | 1 min read | 07.20.20

Brussels – July 20, 2020: Crowell & Moring’s Brussels office has been named IBJ/IJE’s sole ‘Gold’ partner for the next two years, building on years of close cooperation with the Belgian federal in-house lawyers association. This partnership provides IBJ/IJE with direct access to the firm’s knowledge and capabilities, while providing Crowell & Moring with a unique opportunity to deepen relationships within IBJ/IJE’s network and gain a greater understanding of its members’ business needs.

Kristof Roox, Managing Partner: “Crowell & Moring is proud and honored to be the Institute’s first ‘Gold’ partner. We will continue with our already seamless collaboration and look forward to welcoming the members at the first live opportunity”.

IBJ/IJE supports its members through training, networking opportunities, and the exchange of ideas and information. As a ‘Gold’ partner, the firm will work with IBJ/IJE to develop seminars on topics of interest to its members and the firm’s clients. All IBJ/IJE members will have access to Crowell & Moring’s thought leadership, with the firm’s client alerts, articles, and other insights circulated via the association’s newsletter and on its social media channels.

This mutually beneficial partnership is a unique opportunity for Crowell & Moring to help achieve the priorities of IBJ/IJE and its members.

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