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HVDB proudly shares that in the latest Lexology ranking it is ranked among those with the most Global Elite Thought Leaders in arbitration
- Bernard Hanotiau and Albert Jan van den Berg are listed as Global Elite Thought Leaders in arbitration. Professor Hanotiau is designated as a “top-notch name in the field” and Professor van den Berg is hailed as having “been one of the world’s great arbitrators for decades”;
- Pascal Hollander is listed as Global Elite Thought Leader in franchising, Thought Leader in arbitration and Recommended in commercial litigation. He is described as being “one of the best Belgian arbitrators and counsel”;
- Pierre Vermeire is listed as Recommended in franchising;
- Maarten Draye is listed as Thought Leader and Recommended in arbitration. He is described as being a “thorough, rigorous and highly knowledgeable lawyer”;
- Iuliana Iancu is listed as Global Elite Thought Leader in arbitration under 45 partners and Future Leader in arbitration. She is held as a” trustworthy name in the field”.
The recognition of our firm is a collective effort, and congratulations go to our entire team at HVDB for their dedication and commitment to excellence.
Hanotiau & van den Berg is pleased to announce the promotion to Counsel of Juan Camilo Jiménez-Valencia
Juan Camilo Jiménez-Valencia has over ten years of experience in litigation and arbitration and joined the firm in 2018 where he acts as an International Arbitrator in commercial disputes, and as Tribunal Secretary / Assistant to the Tribunal in international commercial and investment cases. His experience includes high-value and complex cases across various industry sectors and under a variety of arbitration rules – including ICC, SIAC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, LCIA and CEPANI
At the ICCA Hong Kong Congress in May 2024, Erica Stein delivered a tribute to Professor Albert Jan van den Berg as “a visionary and influencer of the New York Convention”
Download PDFTarunima Vijra has been promoted to counsel
Ms Tarunima Vijra has been with the firm since 2017 and has worked on many high-value, complex international investment and commercial arbitrations, both ad hoc and under a variety of arbitration rules, spanning various industry sectors, and court litigation relating to the setting aside and enforcement of arbitral awards. She acts as arbitrator, counsel and tribunal secretary.
Hanotiau & van den Berg proudly announces that in the latest Leaders League rankings for Belgium in arbitration
- Three of its lawyers, Albert Jan van den Berg, Bernard Hanotiau and Pascal Hollander are listed as the only three “leading” best arbitrators.
- Two of its lawyers, Maarten Draye and Pierre Vermeire are listed as “highly recommended”.
- The firm was recognized as the single “leading” law firm for international arbitration
The recognition of our firm is a collective effort and congratulations go to our entire team at HVDB for their dedication and commitment to excellence.
Hanotiau & van den Berg is proud to report that two of its lawyers have been listed as key figures in franchising for 2024
Hanotiau & van den Berg is proud to report that in addition to seven of its lawyers who have been listed by Who’s Who Legal as key figures in international arbitration, two of its lawyers have been listed as key figures in franchising for 2024:
- Pascal Hollander is listed as Global Elite Thought Leader in Franchising and
- Pierre Vermeire is listed as a Leader in Franchising.
These results are a collective effort and congratulations go to our entire team for their dedication and commitment to excellence.
Hanotiau & van den Berg is proud to see that seven of its lawyers have been listed by Who’s Who Legal as key figures in international arbitration for 2024
- Bernard Hanotiau & Albert Jan van den Berg are listed as Global Elite Thought Leaders in arbitration.
- Pascal Hollander (“an extremely pragmatic arbitrator” and “one of the best arbitration practitioners in Belgium”); Niuscha Bassiri (“very experienced in investment arbitration” and “able to handle tricky situations as arbitrator with finesse and sound judgement”) and Maarten Draye (“an exceptional talent with a rare international experience”, “a rigorous and thoughtful arbitrator”) are listed as Arbitration Leaders.
- Iuliana Iancu (“one of the young arbitrators in Europe who enjoys a fantastic reputation”) and Emily Hay (“a rising star in the arbitration field”) are among the Most Highly Regarded Future Leaders for the EMEA region. Emily Hay is also listed as Global Elite Thought Leader in the non-partner under 45 category.
These results are a collective effort and congratulations go to our entire team for their dedication and commitment to excellence.
HVDB celebrates its 20th Anniversary at the Egmont Palace
On 14 October 2022, Hanotiau & van den Berg celebrated its 20 year anniversary, hosting over 300 guests from Belgium and abroad at the magnificent Egmont Palace in Brussels.
Set up in 2001 by renowned international arbitrators, the firm boasts unparalleled expertise and experience in the field of dispute resolution. Thanks to this unique insight into the dispute resolution process, the firm offers cutting-edge advice and first class legal representation in all types of commercial disputes, both before international arbitration tribunals and in proceedings before state courts.
Today, H&VDB is recognized as one of the leading dispute resolution firms in the world, offering services on both sides of the bench. Many of H&VDB’s lawyers are highly sought-after to act as arbitrators. Our team includes some of the world’s sharpest decision-makers in high stakes matters, as well as the next generation of leaders in the field. The firm also successfully represent clients in complex and high value disputes before arbitral tribunals and domestic courts, including in arbitration-related litigation. H&VDB is one of the few law firms that is able to provide legal representation before the Belgian Supreme Court. We further provide advice on dispute management and avoidance as well as on select contentious issues. Our clients include Belgian and international companies, ranging from sole operators and SMEs to multinationals. In litigation proceedings, we also represent States. The Firm has particular expertise in franchising.
To see all the pictures of the event, please see here.
WHO’S WHO LEGAL 2022 GLOBAL GUIDE RECOGNIZES EIGHT HVDB LAWYERS FOR THEIR EXPERTISE IN ARBITRATION
In its 2022 Guide, Who’s Who Legal (WWL), recommended eight of the firm’s lawyers as leaders in international arbitration. Partners Bernard Hanotiau and Albert Jan van den Berg were once more singled out as Global Elite Thought Leaders in international arbitration. Partners Paul Lefebvre, Pascal Hollander, Niuscha Bassiri and Maarten Draye are each Recommended as Arbitration Global Leaders. Partner Iuliana Iancu, together with counsel Emily Hay, were each ranked as Arbitration Future Leaders.
Bernard Hanotiau is considered by his peers and clients as “[o]ne of the best presiding arbitrators around”, who is “very efficient and knowledgeable”, according to sources, who highlight his “vast experience of complex arbitrations”.
Albert Jan van den Berg is respected as “one of the biggest names on the international circuit” and “one of the leading arbitrators in the world”. He is “highly recommended for his investment and commercial arbitration expertise”.
Niuscha Bassiri is “a very smart and hard-working lawyer” and “a brilliant arbitrator” who “displays excellent judgment”.
Pascal Hollander is identified by his peers and clients as “the top arbitrator in the field” who is known to be “a sensible, creative and very poised professional”.
Paul Lefebvre is recommended by his peers and clients as an “an excellent arbitrator with great expertise in international disputes” who is “simply first-rate in commercial arbitration”.
Iuliana Iancu is recognized by her peers and clients as “incredibly talented and knowledgeable” heralded as “a super-prepared and very clear lawyer”, and “one of the rising stars of the new generation of arbitrators”.
Maarten Draye is known by his peers and clients as “[o]ne of Belgium’s best arbitration practitioners”, signalled as “a brilliant advocate and arbitrator”, and who is “always well prepared to handle complex cases (in a variety of languages)”.
Emily Hay is regarded by her peers and clients as “brilliant” and “a dedicated and knowledgeable arbitration lawyer” with “great knowledge and experience in investment arbitration”.
HVDB RECOGNIZED IN LEADERS LEAGUE 2022 FOR ARBITRATION AND LITIGATION
In its 2022 International Arbitration Ranking, Leaders League praises Hanotiau & van den Berg as one of two leading firms, its highest category, recognizing six HVDB partners Bernard Hanotiau, Albert Jan van den Berg, Paul Lefebvre, Pascal Hollander, Niuscha Bassiri and Maarten Draye, as leading practitioners in Belgium
HVDB’s commercial litigation practice comes highly recommended, with recognition for partners Pascal Hollander, Paul Lefebvre, Pierre Vermeire and Maarten Draye as leading practitioners.
Finally, Leaders League recommends Bernard Hanotiau, Albert Jan van den Berg, Pascal Hollander and Paul Lefebvre as leading arbitrators in Belgium. Maarten Draye is recommended as “excellent”.
