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 IOS procedure: avoid the courts when recovering undisputed claims
Since 2016, the law has provided for an administrative procedure for the recovery of undisputed and payable monetary debts in B2B relationships. This “IOS procedure” allows companies to obtain an enforceable title without first having to go through traditional court proceedings, and thus constitutes an efficient and time-saving alternative.
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The Supreme Court’s recent Decision on the Burden of Proof in State Immunity Matters Alters the Dynamics of Sovereign Debt Recovery
On 19 December 2024, the Belgian Supreme Court made a significant decision that has clarified the complexities surrounding State immunity, the burden of proof, and the obligation of debtor States to cooperate in that respect. This ruling not only clarifies existing legal principles but also introduces nuanced considerations regarding how factual presumptions can be utilised to meet evidentiary requirements in cases involving sovereign immunity.
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Extension of the Belgian Reconciliation Procedure
Following the Act of 19 December 2023 (published on 27 December 2023), the legislator has introduced a reconciliation procedure in the commercial and labour courts as well as in the courts of appeal.
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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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