Bénédicte Deboeck

Counsel, Brussels

"I am an experienced lawyer combining contentious, pre-contentious and advisory work in commercial and real estate matters. I focus on keeping the LAI and Real Estate practices up to date with technical developments (such as the reforms of the Civil and Criminal Codes and the dynamic B2B and consumer protection legislations) and design and deliver bespoke training on a wide range of topics both internally and externally."

Overview

Professional experience

Education and qualifications

Overview

Bénédicte has over 25 years’ experience in large law firms in both matter-facing and knowledge roles, in commercial disputes and advisory matters.  

 

In her role as Knowledge Lawyer, she produces briefing materials and delivers bespoke training both internally and for external clients. She also acts as in-house technical expert on contractual and liability issues, insurance cases and construction-related disputes. 


Bénédicte regularly produces guides and newsletters on commercial and real estate topics. 

 

Microsites authored by Bénédicte include :

 

On track to a modernised Belgian Civil Code (linklaters.com)

Belgium Real Estate Horizon: discover the legal developments that matter for the real estate sector (linklaters.com)

B2B and Consumer Protection legislations in the spotlight (linklaters.com)

Global Guide to Anti-Bribery and Corruption Law and Enforcement

Professional experience

2016 to date: Senior Knowledge Lawyer and Counsel, Linklaters

2003 - 2016: Senior Associate and Counsel, Loyens Loeff
1996 - 2003 : Associate and Managing Associate, Linklaters
1994: Admitted to the Brussels Bar

 

 

Education and qualifications

Education

1998 - 1999: Cambridge University, LL.M.
1993 - 1994: VUB, Vrije Universiteit van Brussel, GGS in Europees en Internationaal recht
1988 - 1993: ULB, Free University of Brussels, Licenciée en droit

Languages : French, Dutch, English