Mr Stefan Deswert > Osborne Clarke > Brussels, Belgium > Lawyer Profile

The dispute resolution practice at Osborne Clarke has vast experience advising technology sector clients and major retail companies on a litany of dispute resolution work, including corporate and commercial litigation, and disputes linked to regulatory matters and insolvency. The team has a growing focus on mediation and negotiating settlements, and works closely with international offices of the firm. Stefan Deswert leads the team, specialising in retail, infrastrucutre, and logistics. Deswert, along with Louis Hoffreumon, is recognised for being ‘diligent and hard working, while remaining punctual, respectful and friendly’. Marie Canivet is key member of the team, with a focus on retail-related disputes.

The corporate, M&A, and commercial teams at Osborne Clarke have notable sector focuses in technology, media and comms, retail and consumer, and life sciences and healthcare; the ‘technical and legal understanding’ is highlighted by clients. David Haex heads the corporate and M&A team, often supporting multinational clients in their Belgian transactions, while Stefan Deswert heads up the commercial team, with particular strength in dispute resolution. Hadrien Chef is noted for his bio and med-tech expertise.

Osborne Clarke‘s insolvency and restructuring team advises creditors, debtors, accountancy firms, insolvency practitioners, and turnaround professionals on a variety of matters, from early assessment and risk mitigation, to judicial reorganisations and bankruptcies. Stefan Deswert and Hadrien Chef co-head the team; Deswert is a key contact for consumer law retail and commercial contracts, including cross-border litigation, while Chef is experienced in M&A and venture capital matters.