23/07/19

Leeward again in The Legal500

For the third time in a row, Leeward is recommended by The Legal500 as a leading law firm for the transport sector. We are pleased that Lino is again listed as "Recommended Lawyer" and Jeroen and Armin are labeled as "Next Generation Lawyers" in this niche.


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"outstanding professional attitude”

"Bruges-based boutique transport and logistics-focused firm Leeward is highlighted for its 'extremely detailed knowledge' of the sector and 'outstanding professional attitude, while always remaining very friendly'. The six-partner practice handles a range of matters ranging from complex claims and contractual negotiations, and counts APM Terminals, 2XL and International Car Operators among its clients. Managing partner Lino Verbeke heads the team alongside Jeroen Villé and Armin Wintein" (The Legal500).

The full review can be read via this link.

About The Legal500

The Legal 500 Series is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide. More than 300,000 corporate counsel are surveyed and interviewed globally each year. The Legal 500 is an independent guide, in which law firms, sets and individuals are recommended purely on merit. The Legal 500 Series' analysis of law firm capabilities extends to 125 jurisdictions worldwide. The website attracts well over 4 million visitors each year, the majority of whom are corporate counsel. Used by commercial and private clients, corporate counsel, CEOs, CFOs and professional advisers - as well as by other referrers of work both nationally and internationally - the series is widely chosen for its definitive judgement of law firm capabilities.

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