Aurion’s specialised not-for-profit and social profit team regularly advises clients on non-profit law and impact investment matters, often relating to anti-discrimination, constitutional and human rights law. Notably, co-head of the team Sarah Verschaeve has over 20 years of experience advising domestic and international organisations across the entire scope of non-profit organisational questions. Fellow co-head of the team Yvette Verleisdonk specialises in assisting social funds and impact investors with the establishment of innovative legal structures and is widely recognised as a leading practitioner in the sector. Evelyne Maes often represents clients in the sector on all types of questions and disputes from a public law point of view, including litigation before the Constitutional Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Impact lawyers is a niche law firm for not-for-profits and social enterprises. The specialised team stands out for representing clients in mediation and litigation, providing practical advice across the sector, often acting for clients in the healthcare space. Notably, Marleen Denef co-founded the firm and has almost 30 years of experience in the sector, focusing on advising clients on organisational questions, as well as representing clients in precedent-setting litigation. Fellow co-founder Coralie Mattelaer specialises in all types of technical transactional and advisory work relating to non-profit matters, and stands out for her conflict management skills. Benoit Spitaels, the firm’s third co-founder, is widely recognised for his expertise in transactional work, organisational issues and tax matters relating to the charity sector.

ALTIUS‘s multi-disciplinary team assists non-profit organisations across a broad spectrum of legal issues, covering corporate, intellectual property and regulatory matters, as well as antitrust, employment and data protection law. Jérôme Vermeylen heads the practice and advises numerous clients in the sector on corporate matters such as their establishment, status and functioning. Carmen Verdonck represents national and international non-profit associations in all aspects of Belgian and EU competition law.

Bird & Bird‘s not-for-profit practice group has particularly strong expertise in advising trade and industry associations based in Belgium. It also assists associations with their establishment and advises them on questions of tax, commercial, regulatory and competition law. Notably, Brent Springael regularly assists non-profit associations with direct and indirect tax matters. Cedric Berckmans specialises in structural work for non-profit organisations, particularly research associations. Anne Federle often advises non-profit clients on competition law matter.

Eubelius's not-for-profit team is a subsection of the firm’s corporate and M&A practice, and often advises associations, foundations, hospitals and universities in connection with the legal and tax aspects of their organisation and activities in Belgium. The firm stands out for its expertise in the non-profit healthcare sector. Key contact Matthias Wauters specialises in assisting non-profit organisations in corporate and securities matters, including public and private takeovers. Barteld Schutyser focuses his practice on advising clients in the sector on public procurement law, real estate and public-private partnerships.

EY Law is well positioned to provide advice to both existing non-profits, including concerning their compliance with legal requirements and tax matters, and is also able to assist with the foundation of new non-profit structures or redomiciliation of existing structures into Belgium. Heading the team is the ‘very knowledgeable’ Antoine Druetz, whose expertise spans the set-up and restructuring of non-profits, and the drafting of governance policies. Alix Degrez provides additional expertise in non-profit governance matters, and both her and Druetz are also well versed in the Belgian Code on Companies and Associations.

Intui‘s corporate and non-profit practice group stands out for its expertise across transactions, non-transactional advisory matters and litigation relating to not-for-profit entities, including associations, cooperative companies, foundations and trusts. Notably, individuals in the team have a strong academic background that adds to their practice. Key contact Robbie Tas co-founded the firm and specialises in commercial and business law, with a particular focus on corporate and non-profit law. Anneleen Steeno has a long-established reputation in the sector, having co-founded the firm and focusing her practice on all aspects of non-profit law.

Monard law‘s non-profit and trade associations team advises national and international non-profit schools, hospitals and trade associations on corporate, employment, tax and public law matters. Key contact Wouter Moonen regularly advises clients on the implications and the scope of procurement legislation, both on a national and European level. Thomas Christiaens focuses his practice on public procurement matters.

Osborne Clarke‘s not-for-profit team is a part of the firm’s wider corporate and M&A team, and has vast experience in supporting trade and lobbying associations, charities, NGOs, foundations and other national and international not-for-profit organisations. Head of the team Ruth Wirtz has over 20 years of experience and often advises not-for-profits on general corporate and corporate governance matters, and the implementation of new governance models.

Pierstone’s not-for-profit team often advises national and international associations, foundations, lobby groups and non-governmental organisations across contract, employment, regulatory and IP matters. Key contact Patrice Vanderbeeken has assisted numerous non-profit organisations with their contract, IP and data protection law issues. Alain Strowel stands out for his work assisting clients in the technology and software industry, including various trade associations.