Rankings

Our main practices and many of our lawyers have been recognised for their outstanding track record and expertise by the top worldwide legal guides ranking the leading law firms and lawyers.

2025 | CHAMBERS EUROPE | CORPORATE M&A

A commentator reports that "Simont Braun has a strong team. Its holistic approach and theoretical background enable it to address all kinds of matters, even the most complex ones".

2025 | CHAMBERS FINTECH | BAND 1

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"

2025 | LEGAL 500 | INSURANCE – TIER 1

A commentator reported that "The team at Simont Braun was very responsive, able to understand our unique position within the insurance market, and timely guided us through the process of establishing business operations in Brussels. We spoke with another law firm that was unable to move as quickly or provide the experienced guidance on what we should expect that Simont Braun could."

Thomas Derval | Next Generation Partner
Philippe De Prez | Practice Head
Rafaël Jafferali | Other Key Lawyer

2025 | LEGAL 500 | ENVIRONMENT – TIER 4

A commentator said "Simont Braun stands out for its pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, delivering high-quality legal advice that is both practical and aligned with the business objectives. The team is familiar with the institutional and regulatory framework in Brussels. Their multilingual capability (FR, DU, EN) ensures seamless communication and adaptability in a diverse legal environment."

Manuela von Kuegelgen | Practice Head
Renaud van Melsen & Céline Moreau | Other Key Lawyers

2025 | LEGAL 500 | FINTECH – TIER 1

A commentator reported that "The team works at the cutting edge of fintech and truly knows the industry" and another that "All stakeholders at Simont Braun are highly responsive and knowledgeable having been able to provide us with precise and practical information with a wide spectrum of regulatory issues."

Joan Carette | Hall of Fame
Philippe De Prez | Leading Partner
Thomas Derval | Other Key Lawyer

2025 | WTR1000 | Silver Band

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."

 

2024 | IFLR 1000 | M&A – Tier 3

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.

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