Brussels Practice

Overview

Crowell’s office in Brussels has provided local and multinational clients with the full complement of legal services both in Belgium and Europe as a whole. Dispute resolution is at the core of our practice, and our renowned litigators represent clients before all the Belgian courts as well as before the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Our Brussels office has a strong tradition of serving the local community. Through our pro bono work, we assist and represent those who desperately need help in matters such as immigration, civil law, and domestic violence. For example, several of our lawyers offer their services to the “Legal Helpdesk,” a Brussels Bar initiative, and we also periodically set up a firm weekend “Call-in Clinic,” which offers free first line legal advice.

Industry Focus

We represent many of the world’s leading multinational companies as well as local businesses in diverse industries, with particular experience in the following areas: Telecommunications, Media and Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech and Medical Devices, Health Care, Food and Beverages, Betting and Gambling, Retail and Consumer Products, Infrastructure, Industrial Manufacturing, Aviation, Automotive, Service Providers.

Language capabilities

Our lawyers work in Dutch, French, English, German, Italian, Greek, Spanish, and Portuguese and we can rely on many more language capabilities firmwide, including Mandarin, Taiwanese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, and Hindi.

Practices

Insights

Client Alert | 5 min read | 06.05.25

The Abolition of Directors’ “Quasi-Immunity” by Book 6 Looked at in the Light of the Belgian B2B Contractual Terms Legislation

In recent years, there has been a wave of new legislation impacting contracts and contractual terms. The Belgian legislator is gradually adopting the different Books of our new Belgian Civil Code, such as Book VI. Last February, a new proposal for Book VII on special contracts, including sale and loan agreements was submitted. Additionally, the Belgian Code of Economic Law has been updated several times, impacting the drafting of contracts and of contractual terms, not only between companies but also with consumers....

Professionals

Insights

Client Alert | 5 min read | 06.05.25

The Abolition of Directors’ “Quasi-Immunity” by Book 6 Looked at in the Light of the Belgian B2B Contractual Terms Legislation

In recent years, there has been a wave of new legislation impacting contracts and contractual terms. The Belgian legislator is gradually adopting the different Books of our new Belgian Civil Code, such as Book VI. Last February, a new proposal for Book VII on special contracts, including sale and loan agreements was submitted. Additionally, the Belgian Code of Economic Law has been updated several times, impacting the drafting of contracts and of contractual terms, not only between companies but also with consumers....

Insights

Client Alert | 5 min read | 06.05.25

The Abolition of Directors’ “Quasi-Immunity” by Book 6 Looked at in the Light of the Belgian B2B Contractual Terms Legislation

In recent years, there has been a wave of new legislation impacting contracts and contractual terms. The Belgian legislator is gradually adopting the different Books of our new Belgian Civil Code, such as Book VI. Last February, a new proposal for Book VII on special contracts, including sale and loan agreements was submitted. Additionally, the Belgian Code of Economic Law has been updated several times, impacting the drafting of contracts and of contractual terms, not only between companies but also with consumers....