A&O Shearman‘s well-established real estate practice is headed by Rudy Dupont and stands out for its focus on advising clients within the commercial, logistics, residential, retail and healthcare sectors. The team mainly works with real estate developers and sponsors, and is also active within the real estate finance space, often advising on both the real estate and tax aspects of transactions. Dupont has over 20 years of experience in the industry and focuses his practice on real estate development and finance, as well as sales and acquisitions, with particular expertise in leasehold rights. Other key practitioners include Jeff Hermans, who has recently worked on a number of project development matters, financings, and the sale and purchase of real estate companies.

Clifford Chance’s real estate team integrates tax, financing, fund, regulatory, environmental and planning law expertise to provide a broad service to its clients. Its work ranges from development projects, leasing, construction, zoning, permitting or contaminated land questions to real estate financing and litigation. Key contact Henri d’Ursel leads the practice, and stands out for his expertise in acquisitions, sales, reorganisations and developments, focusing on significant real estate transactions in both the domestic and international markets. Pieter De Bock specialises in the ESG, environmental, planning and regulatory aspects of real estate transactions.

Liedekerke‘s real estate and construction team is headed by Yves Delacroix and provides clients with a full-service real estate offering, ranging from transactional real estate, real estate tax and real estate financing to urban planning advice. Notably, the team is active not only in the traditional office and retail sectors but also in the hotel and leisure, senior housing, industrial, logistics and co-working areas. Delacroix has extensive experience handling large real estate transactions and stands out for his expertise in sale, lease and commercial contract matters. Alexandre Emond often handles partnership agreements in the framework of large real estate development projects, and also has expertise in real estate related tax questions. Laurent Pyls, who recently joined the team, is proficient in real estate conflict resolution and in addressing ESG and circular economy related legal inquiries within the sector.

Linklaters‘ real estate team in Belgium stands out for its integrated one-stop approach, which combines all relevant areas for real estate transactions such as M&A and joint ventures, investment and development, finance, public procurement, projects and tax. The team often advises national and international real estate owners, users, contractors and investors from origination to financing and onto securitisation of projects. Leading practitioner Yves Moreau heads the team and has extensive experience in real estate investments and divestments, as well as in related areas such as public procurement. Pieter Puelinckx handles both asset real estate and corporate real estate transactions. Melissa Verplancke has vast experience in real estate law, including in all aspects of transactional work.

Loyens & Loeff‘s real estate team is built upon the firm’s strong tax background and provides clients with integrated tax, legal and regulatory expertise. The firm advises on a wide spectrum of real estate matters, including real estate developments and the sustainability of buildings, and on the investment, development and management of real estate assets. Notably, Christophe Laurent heads the practice group and often assists clients with real estate investment structuring and real estate transaction matters, standing out for his expertise in tax aspects of real estate investments. Ariane Brohez focuses her practice on real estate structuring and taxation issues, real estate funds and real estate investments. Julien Lecler has developed a comprehensive experience in property redevelopment, advising clients on permits, construction matters and lease agreements.

Stibbe‘s real estate, construction and projects team advises domestic and international clients on a full range of services, including transactions, project development and real estate asset management. It handles a wide array of real estate projects across categories such as residential, commercial and mixed-use properties. Matthias Maselis often assists real estate clients with investment strategies, restructuring initiatives, development projects and asset management operations. Romy Vermeersch, who has 28 years of experience in the sector, regularly handles advisory and contentious real estate issues, as well as dispute resolution matters. Anneleen Quirynen stands out for assisting contractors and other companies in real estate projects, and with issues such as the drafting, reviewing and modifying of construction contracts.

ALTIUS‘s real estate and regulatory practice group often advises clients on real estate issues concerning private and environmental law. It has expertise in complex real estate transactions, restructuring matters, and construction structures and projects. Notably, key contact Lieven Peeters represents clients in all aspects of real estate transactions, including the structuring of projects, M&A and joint ventures. William Timmermans has built particular expertise in building and environmental permits, planning and soil pollution matters.

Baker McKenzie CVBA/SCRL‘s real estate and construction team has a transactional focus and often advises leading international investors, institutions and developers in the sector. Its fully integrated approach with the firm’s environmental, administrative, tax, banking and corporate teams allows it to provide clients with advice across all aspects of the real estate market. Jean-François Vandenberghe heads the team and has over 25 years of experience advising national and international clients on real estate transactions and their environmental aspects. Benjamin Pirlet, who recently joined the team, primarily assists Belgian and foreign clients on real estate and related tax matters.

DLA Piper‘s real estate team is recognised by both national and international clients for its full-service offering, with particular expertise in the tax, finance and public law aspects of real estate transactions. The practice also covers related environmental, planning and zoning law issues. Joseph Spinks heads the practice and specialises in cross-border and domestic real estate transactions, as well as in large-scale construction and development projects. Bob Martens stands out for his expertise in public law matters and is a pioneer in the development of PPP projects in Belgium. Counsel Bérénice Wathelet has over 15 years of experience in public and administrative law, particularly in the field of public procurement.

Eubelius‘s real estate practice provides advice on construction, permit and environmental considerations of real estate projects. Notably, the team has experience across various real estate asset classes, such as residential, commercial, healthcare, logistics and semi-industrial. Lars Van Bever heads the practice and often acts for real estate developers and investors alike. Wouter Claes is well regarded in real estate and related transactional taxation matters.

Lydian‘s real estate, environment and regulatory team advises both local players and international clients across all sectors of the real estate market, including in public law related cases. The department is also noted for its expertise in environmental and energy law. The firm has a strong focus on assisting project developers and investors with all types of property transactions. Bruno Stroobants co-heads the team and specialises in commercial real estate transactions, lease agreements, development projects and construction law. Fellow co-head Dario Petosa stands out for his expertise in commercial real estate transactions and projects across various industries, such as healthcare and logistics. Tom van Stiphout has extensive experience with real estate, leasing and construction law.

NautaDutilh‘s real estate team stands out for its cross-disciplinary expertise in real estate, tax, corporate, finance, urban planning, environment and litigation matters. It has a particular focus on transactional work, lease agreements and construction projects. It is also regularly involved with the real estate aspects of Belgian PPP, infrastructure and energy projects. Notably, Julie de Bonnet recently joined the firm in order to co-lead the team; she stands out for her expertise in providing strategic counsel to developers, investors and stakeholders in the execution of high-profile real estate projects. Katrien Antonis has longstanding expertise in all transactional real estate matters. Didier De Vliegher joined Jones Day in October 2024.

Schoups‘ real estate and construction practice offers services in the fields of real estate and project development, private construction law, public procurement and PPPs, through three interconnected teams. It particularly stands out for its work advising clients on all aspects of real estate construction developments, including domestic construction disputes, often handling arbitration and mediation. Practice head Marco Schoups brings over 35 years of experience in real estate and construction arbitration and mediation. Kris Lemmens focuses on major construction projects, with a particular focus on the public sector. Maarten Somers is known for his expertise in public procurement and stands out for his experience in the execution of major public construction projects. Els Op de Beeck focuses her practice on private construction law litigation.

Simont Braun has a full-service, integrated real estate, construction and public law team, allowing the firm to handle matters that include both real estate and public law aspects. Its services cover the full life cycle of real estate development and construction support, property asset transactions, property-related M&A, leasing, and property and construction disputes. Key individual Manuela Von Kuegelgen has extensive experience assisting public and private entities in large-scale projects, and stands out for her expertise in the structuring and organisation of development projects. Béatrice Thieffry advises private actors and public entities on real estate contractual matters and property litigation. Joris Beckers regularly assists real estate developers and investors throughout the different phases of the real estate cycle.

CMS‘s real estate and construction practice group is headed by Bruno Duquesne and covers investment, occupancy, development and property finance matters, standing out for its transactional focus. The firm also has long-standing experience advising clients with related tax matters. Duquesne has a track record in dealing with property developments of all kinds, including large shopping malls and multi-purpose real estate projects. Pierre-Axel Chabot has 20 years of experience advising investors, occupiers, developers and financiers on real estate matters.

Deloitte Legal‘s real estate practice group covers the entire life cycle of property projects, including PPPs, in relation to all real estate asset classes. The firm stands out for its tax expertise in the sector. Practice head Maximilien Van De Werve‘s areas of specialism include cross-border and local real estate acquisitions and disposals, sales and leasebacks, and development and construction projects. Danny Stas focuses his practice on tax law matters, in particular VAT considerations with respect to real estate transactions.

KPMG Law in Belgium leverages its international network to work in both local and multi-jurisdictional transactions, often advising clients on real estate transactions, developments, leasing and related litigation. Notably, head of the practice group Gerald Van Walle specialises in real estate development, and investment and divestment matters. Jim Bauwens stands out for his expertise in leasing, real estate litigation and corporate real estate transactions.

Monard law‘s real estate and construction practice group is headed by Gregory Grouwels and has a broad offering, covering litigation as well as transactional and non-transactional advisory real estate matters. Grouwels has 30 years of experience and focuses his practice on dispute resolution and contracting in the field of real estate law. Other key individual Luc Linders is one of the founding partners of the firm and specialises in real estate dispute resolution. Stefaan Van Dyck has expertise in corporate real estate advisory and transactional work.

Advocatenkantoor De Coninck is a boutique law firm that exclusively handles matters related to real estate, with a particular focus on construction law and permits. Notably, key individual Pim van den Bos joined the firm in 2023 and leverages his experience to assist clients with the full range of construction matters.

AKD‘s real estate team regularly advises clients across the sector on matters ranging from development and construction to acquisition and disposals. The firm particularly stands out for assisting leading international retailers. Practice head Steven Ongena and key contact Pol Cools both focus their real estate practice on transactional work and litigation, often acting for large corporates and governments as well as retailers. Ruben Vermang joined the firm in January 2025.

Eversheds Sutherland‘s real estate and planning group is best known for the holistic approach it applies to the legal advice it provides across the fields of real estate, infrastructure, industrial plants and energy. Johan Joos heads the team and often advises developers, investors and corporate occupiers on projects and transactions related to real estate.

GSJ Advocaten‘s multidisciplinary real estate practice group addresses all facets of real estate and construction law, incuding regulatory, corporate, insurance and PPP matters. Christophe Lenders co-heads the team and has extensive experience in construction, dispute resolution and property transactions. Fellow co-head Yves Loix specialises in assisting private and public clients with the implementation and commercialisation of real estate projects.

Laurius‘s real estate practice group specialises in guiding investors through acquisitions and the development of healthcare facilities, student housing, logistics properties and office buildings. Co-head Michael Bollen is well regarded by clients as a transactional real estate expert. Christina Trappeniers focuses her practice in the international real estate market and stands out for her work within the healthcare sector.

Osborne Clarke‘s real estate and infrastructure practice is headed by Fran Claes and advises clients on a broad range of real estate matters, including the sale of properties, and on obtaining the necessary permits and licensing for project developments. Claes founded the team in 2021 and is a recognised expert in real estate transactional law.

PwC Legal‘s multidisciplinary real estate and construction team often advises local and foreign clients on all types of real estate transactions, including the financing aspects. François de Montpellier has over 30 years of experience and has extensive expertise advising Belgian and international REITs. Hervé Stanus stands out for his focus on conducting the necessary due diligence for real estate matters.

Strelia‘s multidisciplinary real estate and administrative law group, headed by France Vlassembrouck, brings together the expertise of transactional advisors and litigators, and often advises developers, construction companies and public authorities. Vlassembrouck has over 30 years of experience in the sector and assists clients not only with real estate and construction matters but also with planning, environment and public procurement issues.