Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution is an art form; and ALTIUS’ specialised in-house team has mastered this art. Focusing on negotiation and mediation rather than court proceedings is always the preferred path to resolution, but the team remains ready to go to court or arbitration when necessary.
At ALTIUS, our emphasis is on resolution
Prevent and resolve is the core idea behind our team. Our experienced in-house dispute resolution team has long mastered the art of negotiation and mediation. That being said, our dedicated team is always ready to head to court or arbitration when necessary.
This highly specialised ALTIUS team lends a helping dispute-resolution ‘hand’ whenever and wherever needed. With its excellent reputation, our team has been involved in ground-breaking litigation in the EU courts as well as in highly complex cases in Belgium and for arbitration beyond its borders.
How we can help
(Cross border) debt recovery
(International) arbitration
Injunctions and emergency proceedings
Liability and insurance
Negotiation and mediation
Pre-litigation counselling and diligence
Private antitrust enforcement
Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitration awards (including against sovereign entities)
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Dispute Resolution Law
Our latest dispute resolution news
The Arbitrability of Distributorship Law Disputes in Belgium: a reversal of case law
On 7 April 2023, the Belgian Cour de Cassation reversed its long standing case law and decided that (from now on) disputes concerning the termination of exclusive distribution agreements are eligible to be settled by arbitration.
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Are you accountable for any human rights violations in your value chain?
Even though Belgium is lagging behind when it comes to enacting specific legislation, companies doing business in Belgium should be aware of the risk of being held accountable for human rights violations or environmental pollution up or down their value chain.
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The EU’s mutual trust in the administration of justice does not extend to arbitration (in insurance disputes)
In the context of enforcement of judgments, the CJEU (in Case C-700/20) does not allow arbitration to circumvent the fundamental rules underpinning the Brussels I (recast) Regulation, including the principles governing the victim’s direct action against the insurer and lis pendens.
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At ALTIUS, we look at your business from two different angles: legal
practice and industry sector. Our teams of specialised lawyers are
additionally grouped into dedicated, cross-specialty, industry-focused
teams. Whether you are looking for a dedicated legal specialist or a
team of industry insiders, at ALTIUS, we got your legal issue covered.
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