Ruth has over 10 years of experience in commercial and company law.

She specialises in commercial and company law, with a clear focus on litigation, but without losing sight of the fact that, in certain circumstances, a commercial amicable settlement is in the client's best interest. 

She has already assisted several international and Belgian companies, (former) directors, shareholders, etc. involved in civil proceedings and has gained extensive experience in negotiating in the context of commercial disputes. 

Clients really appreciate her thoroughness and determination, combined with a pragmatic business mindset and a genuine concern for their goals and interests. 

Her working languages include Dutch, French and English.

• Assisting a former partner and director of a Big Four entity in confidential arbitration proceedings

• Assisting a minority shareholder in a conflict against the reference shareholder in a listed company before the Belgian courts as well as in the context of mediation

• Representing companies, shareholders and directors of private companies, limited liability companies, including listed companies, in internal disputes (between shareholders / directors) as well as external disputes (with business partners) before the Belgian courts

• Assisting sellers and / or buyers of a company in post-acquisition disputes before the Belgian courts as well as in the context of mediation

Education:

Master in Classical languages (UGent 2004)

International relations and conflict management (KUL 2005)

Master of laws (UGent 2012)

Bar : Ghent