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We are grateful and proud to have been ranked again in Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2022, one of the leading international legal directories, for our work and expertise in Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Public Law.

We are delighted to have earned practice and lawyer rankings and would like to warmly thank our clients and peers for their trust and valuable feedback.

In addition to the rankings of our practices, Chambers & Partners also mentions some of our team members as notable practitioners:

FOR CORPORATE/M&A (Strelia is well noted for its activity in both cross-border and domestic mid-cap transactions. The team offers experience acting on transactions for clients in the financial services, energy and airline sectors. Lawyers at the firm offer expertise assisting clients with investments, auction sales, restructurings and commercial agreements. "The level of partner involvement at Strelia is very impressive, which is something I am very positive about" says one client.) :

  • Clients are "very impressed" by Gisèle Rosselle, adding that "she is always to the point, knows files inside and out" and is "very solution-oriented." She offers experience advising on auction sales and private investments, acting for clients in the financial services and engineering sectors.
  • Clients say that they "are really happy with" Olivier Clevenbergh and emphasise his ability on commercial and corporate agreements. He is also highly experienced advising on restructuring and M&A transactions.

FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION (Strelia is a prominent corporate boutique advising clients from the telecoms industry on M&A and commercial litigation. The team also acts for clients from the retail, manufacturing and transport industries on franchise disputes, public procurement matters, damages actions and liability issues. Lawyers at the firm also have experience acting as chair of CEPANI and ICC arbitration proceedings and as mediators. A client describes receiving a "perfect service" from the firm, and stresses the team's "great legal knowledge." :

  • Jean-Pierre Fierens assists both public and private clients with contractual litigation and bankruptcy disputes. He also acts as arbitrator on ICC and CEPANI arbitrations, including those relating to construction and investment issues. He is admired by clients because "he is very experienced, he sets the right strategic priorities and has a clear vision."
  • Olivier Clevenbergh acts for clients on post-M&A disputes, as well as assisting clients with internal investigations, shareholder disputes and damages claims. He represents clients from the transport and telecoms industries.
  • Sébastien Ryelandt has a prominent practice defending clients in large-scale damages actions and liability cases. He also assists clients with issues around garnishment orders.

FOR EMPLOYMENT :

Herman Craeninckx of Strelia particularly assists employers with the contentious termination of individual employees. He also has notable experience advising on whistle-blower matters and harassment claims. A client praises "his knowledge and strategic approach."

FOR PUBLIC LAW :

France Vlassembrouck joined Strelia in the autumn of 2021. She is well versed in public procurement tender topics. She also represents clients in challenges to existing legislation.