Jasper Bellon
Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations Managing Associate, Brussels
"I assist clients in effectively and efficiently resolving their most complex domestic and cross-border disputes, as well as in navigating regulatory investigations and other challenging contentious situations.”
Overview
Professional experience
Education and qualifications
Published works
Overview
Jasper is a Managing Associate in our Belgian Litigation, Arbitration, & Investigations practice. He joined Linklaters in 2018 after graduating as Master of Law at the KU Leuven (specialisation Research Master).
Jasper advises and represents clients in a broad range of commercial litigation and other contentious situations. He specializes in regulatory investigations and risk management, with a particular focus on technology & telecom, financial compliance and energy.
In addition to his work as a lawyer, Jasper was an assistant lecturer at the Institute of Civil Procedure of the KU Leuven between 2019 and 2022.
Work highlights
Some of Jasper’s work highlights include:
- Advising various major Belgian corporates in relation to FSMA investigations into potential breaches of the MAR obligations concerning the disclosure of inside information
- Advising an individual in relation to an FSMA investigation into potential breaches of the MAR prohibition of market manipulation
- Assisting multiple suppliers of electricity and natural gas in the framework of investigations by a regulator regarding compliance with the public service obligations imposed on energy suppliers, advising the suppliers on their obligations, risk exposure and dealings with the regulator
- Defending a global technology multinational in collective redress proceedings before the Belgian courts and coordinating its defence throughout Europe
Professional experience
Jasper joined Linklaters in 2018. Between 2019 and 2022 he also took on a position as assistant lecturer at the Institute of Civil Procedure of the KU Leuven.
In 2024 Jasper was promoted to Managing Associate in our Belgian Litigation, Arbitration, & Investigations practice.
Education and qualifications
Published works
Jasper has authored several national and international publications on a variety of subjects. Recent publications include:
- F. Danis, G. Hendrix and J. Bellon, "Article 2(5) Definition: Claim for Damages" in C. Pehlivan, N. Forgó and P. Valcke (eds.), AI Governance and Liability in Europe: A Primer, Kluwer Law International, 2025, 287-294
- F. Danis, G. Hendrix and J. Bellon, "Article 3 Disclosure of Evidence and Rebuttable Presumption of Non-compliance", in C. Pehlivan, N. Forgó and P. Valcke (eds.), AI Governance and Liability in Europe: A Primer, Kluwer Law International, 2025, 329-347
- J. Bellon, "Conclusies (commentaar bij artikel 741 Ger.W.)" in X., Artikelsgewijze commentaar gerechtelijk recht, Wolters Kluwer Belgium, 2024, vol. 132, 41-43
- J. Bellon, "Neerlegging van conclusies en inventaris van medegedeelde stukken (commentaar bij artikel 742 Ger.W.)" in X., Artikelsgewijze commentaar gerechtelijk recht, Wolters Kluwer Belgium, 2024, vol. 132, 45-51
- J. Bellon, "Verplichte vermeldingen in conclusies (commentaar bij artikel 743 Ger.W.)" in X., Artikelsgewijze commentaar gerechtelijk recht, Wolters Kluwer Belgium, 2024, vol. 132, 53-58
- J. Bellon, "Structuur en inhoud van conclusies (commentaar bij artikel 744 Ger.W.)" in X., Artikelsgewijze commentaar gerechtelijk recht, Wolters Kluwer Belgium, 2024, vol. 132, 59-67
- J. Bellon, "Mededeling van conclusies aan de tegenpartij (commentaar bij artikel 745 Ger.W.)" in X., Artikelsgewijze commentaar gerechtelijk recht, Wolters Kluwer Belgium, 2024, vol. 132, 69-72
- J. Bellon, "Neerlegging van conclusies geldt als betekening (commentaar bij artikel 746 Ger.W.)" in X., Artikelsgewijze commentaar gerechtelijk recht, Wolters Kluwer Belgium, 2024, vol. 132, 73-75
- J. Bellon, "De behandeling in korte debatten van het hoger beroep tegen een voorlopige tenuitvoerlegging", NjW 2019, vol. 411, 812