The transport practice at A&O Shearman has extensive experience in shipping work, leveraging its vast knowledge of project finance, asset finance, and litigation. Rail and road work, particularly related to EU and Belgian regulations are further strengths of the practice. Filip Tanghe leads the group, advising on PPP and infrastructure projects. Gauthier van Thuyne is integral to the team, with complementary expertise in advising on environmental and public law matters.

The transport and logistics practice at Ambos has extensive expertise in cargo claims, accidents, and booking problems, regularly advising on compliance with evolving regulations. Ingrid Van Clemen is one of the founding partners of the firm, and leads the team that provides ‘prompt, professional and diligent advice’ for its clients. Also key to the team is Philippe Van Dijck, who is ‘extremely good, responsive and timely’.

ASTREA‘s transport and logistics practice yields a wealth of experience in cases across maritime and transport law, particularly in matters linked to causalities, dry and wet work, fire incidents, and oil spills. The firm is adept at handling litigation and advising on logistics agreements, with an emphasis on high-value cross-border matters, including proceedings throughout the EU. The team is commended for being ‘quick, proactive and clear advice’, with practice head Marc Van Looveren bringing knowledge of shipping, logistics, and arrest-related matters, and commodity trading work. Ruud De Houwer is noted for providing advice across collision, salvage, wreck removal, vessel arrest, and carrier’s liability.

For one client, Quadrant‘s ‘strength is in the logistics, transport and customs field’, with expertise in transport, logistics, liability, and insolvency. Insurance disputes are another strength of the practice. Key to the team are Dirk Noels, Kristin Verhaegen, Valerie Diercken, and Jan Delen, all co-founders of the firm. Also of note are Patrick Rubens, Pierre Bogaerts, and Jan Everaerts, bringing extensive disputes knowledge to the team.

Recommended for its ‘thorough nautical and technical knowledge‘, Kegels Advocaten has extensive experience spanning wet and dry shipping matters, and is commended for its maritime and transport law knowledge. The firm is adept at handling matters across collisions, cargo claims, trade, financing, and customs, often appearing for clients in high-profile cases.  Team head André Kegels is ‘extraordinarily skilled in getting to the essence of each case’ and is recognised by clients for leading a ‘excellent and all-round team’ along with Wim Drofmans.

‘Reactivity, speed of action and competence’ are key factors differentiating the practice at Leeward, which has a focus on transport, logistics, and maritime law. The team is adept at handling a wide range of projects, spanning real estate transactions, mergers, and transport and warehousing agreements. Leading the team is Jeroen Villé, with expertise across import and export, rail sector, and road transport. Ville ‘is not only deeply knowledgeable in his practice area but also approachable and solution-oriented’. Armin Wintein and Saar De Gelas also head the practice, which  ‘offers excellent quality’.

Lydian‘s transport practice is highly commended for its expertise in port projects and development, logistics outsourcing, and railway accidents resolution. The firm is adept at handling wet shipping matters, and is highly capable of handling domestic and multijurisdictional matters. Yves Lenders leads the practice, representing Belgian railway transport companies in complex litigations. Pieter-Jan Van Mierlo is key to the team, with knowledge of disputes linked to rail transport, road transport, and logistics services agreements.

Bournonville Grigorieff acts for a number of logistics companies and insurers across shipping, road transport, and cargo handling. The practice is adept at handling transport work across aviation, land, and wet transport work, working with offices in the UK and US to offer advice on multijurisdictional matters. Dimitri de Bournonville leads the practice, and is a ‘leading expert in the transport sector’, with extensive experience in aircraft purchase and finance mandates. Dries Deschuttere is key to the practice, regularly handling airline claims, and representing clients in complex cargo claims, as well as insurance coverage matters.

Deloitte Legal‘s practice consists of ‘professionals with excellent knowledge in their field’, advising public authorities and major corporates on complex domestic and international transport matters. Advising on public-private partnerships (PPP) in transport is another strength of the practice. Kathleen De hornois leads the team, with experience across administrative law and public procurement. Marc Van tieghem also heads the practice, advising on domestic and cross-border M&A. Wim Naudts often advises clients in the mobility and transport sector.

Transport regulatory, aviation, and railways work form a large part of the practice at DLA Piper, representing a clients in complex mandates, both in Belgium and internationally. Public procurement matters in the sector are another strength of the practice, which works closely with other teams in the firm. Leading the practice are Bob Martens, Ilse Van de Mierop, and Nicolas Engelmann, with extensive experience in restructuring and tax work.

Eubelius boasts a ‘highly approachable and accessible team that tackles every subject with the utmost care’, with particular expertise in tolling-related matters. The firm advises on major PPP projects, as well as high-profile aviation matters. Alain François has a practice focusing on vehicle tolling, governance, and evolving public transport regulations. Anthony Logghe acts in complex PPP projects, while Jeroen Delvoie focuses on state-owned enterprises and structuring. Also of note are Jan Bocken and Bart Martel.

Boutique ITL Attorneys specialises in transport and logistics matters, acting for high-profile clients including transport and insurance companies, insurance brokers, and logistics service providers. Road transport and air cargo transportation are key strengths of the practice. Frederik Vanden Bogaerde leads the team and has ‘vast experience and is very open’, with expertise in penal and social transport law. Vincent Van Der Mast is key to the team, with experience in Belgian and EU transport cases. Mathias Dendievel is noted.

K&L Gates GP‘s practice has a strong focus on transport, aviation, and airport matters, advising clients on European and international transport legislation. Issues related to sustainability and ESG are another strength of the practice. Mélanie Bruneau leads the practice, with vast antitrust experience spanning merger control remedies, joint ventures, and cartel investigations. Antoine de Rohan Chabot provides advice on EU regulatory matters, transport matters, and logistics.

The transport and infrastructure practice at Liedekerke acts on complex matters across aviation, maritime, and railway sectors. The firm assists a broad client base of domestic and foreign airlines, aircraft operators, insurers, and a raft of companies across the shipping and rail sectors. Jean Pierre Kesteloot leads the practice, with a focus on aviation, shipping, and railway work. Kesteloot is joined at leadership level with Olivier Vanden Berghe.

Reed Smith‘s transport practice acts for clients across shipping, aviation, logistics, and offshore oil. The team works closely with the competition practice, and is adept at handling matters related to international trade and sanctions. Christian Filippitsch leads the practice, advising corporates on EU and international competition and merger control work. Also leading the team are Isabella Rahman and Yves Melin. Max Seuster is noted.

Simont Braun is recognised for its ‘very good expertise, precision, and good reputation’, and is skilled at supporting large companies and governments on a range of complex infrastructure projects. Steven Callens acts as head of the team, with vast expertise across M&A, corporate governance, and dispute resolution. The practice is recognised for its ‘in-depth knowledge’. Manuela Von Kuegelgen and Emmanuel Cornu are noted.