Rankings

Simont Braun is delighted to be ranked six years in a row in Band 1 in FinTech by Chambers & Partners. The team is praised for "offering insights into the nuanced requirements of the regulator that you cannot learn from reading the regulations"

Philippe De Prez | Band 1
"Philippe is very responsive. He has industry knowledge at his fingertips and always goes above and beyond"

Joan Carette | Band 2
"Joan Carette is super solution-oriented. She has this capacity to bring things to their simplest elements to make them work"

Thomas Derval | Associate to Watch
"Thomas knows exactly what is happening in the market and he has very good skills in terms of communication. He makes sure everyone is on the same page"

Paul Alain Foriers maintains his top position as Senior Statesperson.
Rafaël Jafferali maintains his ranking in Band 3.

"The lawyers are highly efficient and strike a good balance between protecting the interests of the client and offering a workable set of solutions."

Simont Braun is delighted to be ranked again in Silver in legal trademark expertise by WTR1000.

"The firm boasts a team of adept and sophisticated litigators who expertly harness the firm's extensive expertise and resources. They provide comprehensive legal support that not only meets specific IP needs but also aligns with the client’s broader business objectives."

Emmanuel Cornu is ranked in Gold
"Emmanuel is highly regarded by his peers for his encyclopaedic knowledge of the law. He knows exactly how to deal with complex trademark litigation, consistently offering precise and straightforward advice.”

Eric De Gryse is ranked in Silver
"Eric is celebrated for his ability to handle tricky trademark disputes."

Michaël De Vroey is ranked in Silver
"Michaël is a highly confident and skilled litigator, boasting extensive experience in handling both national and multi-jurisdictional disputes."

Joan Carette keeps its excellent ranking in Band 2.

A commentator reports that “Simont Braun are highly efficient. The lawyers strike a good balance between protecting the interests of the client and offering a workable set of solutions.”

Paul Alain Foriers maintains his leading position as Senior Statesperson.

Rafaël Jafferali keeps its ranking in Band 3.

“Simont Braun is really good at building a clever and clear strategy, straightforward and accessible, and easy to communicate with in general.”

Fernand de Visscher maintains his top ranking as a Senior Statesperson.
Emmanuel Cornu keeps its ranking in Band 1.
Eric De Gryse maintains his ranking in Band 2.
Michaël De Vroey enters the ranking in Up and Coming.

Manuela Von Kuegelgen maintains her ranking in Band 4.

Simont Braun is delighted to be ranked Tier 1 in Financial services regulatory by IFLR 1000.

The team is praised for being “Very timely, precise and practical. Simont Braun is very knowledgeable in regulatory law and provides great service.”

Joan Carette is rated as Highly regarded

Simont Braun is delighted to be ranked Tier 3 in M&A by IFLR 1000.

The team is praised for having a "practical / hands-on approach and trying to get things done, taking into account the client's interest."

Tom Swinnen is rated as Highly regarded.

Joan Carette | Leading Individual
Philippe De Prez | Next Generation Partner
Thomas Derval | Other Key Lawyer

A commentator reports that the team has a "Great industry knowledge and good contacts with the regulator."

Joan Carette | Next Generation Partner
Philippe De Prez | Next Generation Partner
Thomas Derval | Other Key Lawyer

A commentator reports that the team has a "strong practice with regards to financial services and is highly knowledgeable in the fintech industry."

Thomas Derval | Rising Star
Joan Carette and Philippe De Prez | Other Key Lawyers

Eric De Gryse and Emmanuel Cornu | Leading Individuals
Michaël De Vroey | Next Generation Partner
Fernand de Visscher | Other Key Lawyer

A commentator reports that the team "has always been responsive and understanding of client needs. They put their clients first."

Axel Maeterlinck, Steven Callens and Tom Swinnen | Practice Heads
Nikita Tissot | Rising Star
Sander Van Loock | Other Key Lawyer

A commentator reports a "Very responsive team with very good knowledge of their practice and the market."

Thomas Gernay | Practice Head

Emmanuel Cornu, Eric De Gryse and Tom Swinnen | Recommended Lawyers

Eric De Gryse, Rafaël Jafferali and Axel Maeterlinck | Recommended Lawyers

Manuela von Kuegelgen, Steven Callens and Renaud van Melsen | Recommended Lawyers

A commentator reports on "A practice with competence, rigour and precision."

Emmanuel Cornu and Joan Carette | Recommended Lawyers
Esra Güler  | Other Key Lawyer

Axel Maeterlinck, Steven Callens ,  Tom Swinnen and Nikita Tissot | Recommended Lawyers

A commentator reports on a: "Team that responds immediately and to the point. They make it an attention point to lighten the legal work for the company and to support efficiently. Partner stayed involved during the process and gave direction where needed."

Manuela von Kuegelgen and Joris Beckers | Recommended Lawyers

Commentators reports on : "The team’s individuals have a good understanding of the way of working of the relevant government bodies and are to give very concrete advice because of it."

Team ranking: Patents | Silver Band

"Simont Braun continues to shine for its vast and sophisticated understanding of all patent issues, and particularly stands out for its ability to handle complex multi-jurisdictional problems."

Eric De Gryse | Silver Band
Fernand de Visscher | Silver Band
Emmanuel Cornu | Silver Band
Michaël De Vroey | Bronze Band

Team ranking: Trademarks | Tier 1 - Patents & Copyrights | Tier 2

Eric De Gryse maintains his ranking as trademark & patent star
Emmanuel Cornu maintains his ranking as trademark star
Fernand de Visscher maintains his ranking as patent star
Michaël De Vroey praised as rising star

Manuela von Kuegelgen | Leading Individual
Laura Grauer | Rising Star
Renaud van Melsen | Other Key Lawyer

Team is praised for his "deep knowledge of all law matters in the real estate sector."

Rafaël Jafferali | Next Generation Partner
Fanny Laune | Rising Star
Paul Alain Foriers, Ann Frédérique Belle and Béatrice Thieffry | Other Key Lawyers