Delphine Keppens
Delphine Keppens is a lawyer specializing in Belgian corporate and commercial law.
Delphine has an extensive experience in drafting commercial contracts as well as a significant litigation experience. Delphine has successfully handled various international matters across diverse industry sectors, such as automotive, aeronautical, machinery, retail and tobacco and event sector.
Delphine's also had multiple experiences as an in-house counsel across various sectors. This experience has established her as a reliable resource for clients seeking guidance on general corporate and commercial projects as well as different compliance projects. Her ability to address diverse client needs effectively is recognized and valued by those she serves.
On a personal level, Delphine's multicultural education enriches her professional practice. She is fluent in multiple languages, including Dutch and French (her mother tongues), as well as English, Italian, and German. This linguistic proficiency enhances her client service capabilities, allowing her to offer flexible and tailored legal solutions to a global clientele.
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Commercial
Corporate
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Education
Master of laws (University of Ghent, 2011), magna cum laude
Master complémentaire en droit international Public (ULB, 2012), cum laude
International School of Nuclear Law (Université de Montpellier, 2012)
Certified Data Protection Officer (Data protection Institute, 2018)
Bar
Brussels (2012 – present)
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Representation of a German industrial company in a commercial dispute governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
Representation of a Belgian distributor in the automotive sector in an international litigation case.
Representation of a French agricultural cooperative in a Belgian commercial litigation case.
Experience as legal counsel drafting and reviewing all types of commercial contracts, including negotiation with regulators, counterparties, external counsel, and insurers, management of claims, litigation files, and corporate law matters, with advice to senior management on legal risks and strategy.
Drafting and negotiating key agreements, including general terms and conditions, service agreements, management agreements, shareholders’ agreements, settlement agreements, cooperation agreements, articles of associations, internal policies and regulations.
Legal assistance in commercial, corporate, and compliance matters, including AML/UBO, GDPR, private investigations, and whistleblowing.