Practice

Bastien Van Loo advises and represents corporate clients in a broad range of commercial and corporate disputes, including contractual, shareholder and post-acquisition disputes, as well as liability claims. He assists clients in court and arbitration proceedings and also advises and represents clients in regulatory investigations.

Bastien’s approach

Bastien takes a proactive and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution, combining legal analysis with an understanding of his clients’ commercial interests. He values clear communication and keeps clients closely involved in every key decision throughout a matter. Guided by a strong sense of ownership and the courage to explore practical solutions, he focuses on achieving outcomes that align with his clients’ objectives.

Qualifications

Bastien graduated from Ghent University (Master of Laws, 2024), part of which he completed at Bond University in Australia. He later obtained a Master’s in General Management from Vlerick Business School (2025), strengthening his understanding of business and commercial priorities. Bastien has been a member of the Antwerp Bar since 2025.

Recent matters

Bastien’s recent experience includes:

• Representing a party in a high-profile regulatory investigation concerning an auditor’s professional liability, including proceedings before the FSMA Sanctions Committee.

• Representing a major corporate client in proceedings seeking injunctive relief and damages following the theft of confidential business information, involving claims of unfair market practices and unfair competition.

• Representing the seller of a company in a post-acquisition dispute involving alleged breaches of warranties and failure to disclose material information to the buyer.

• Representing companies and directors in disputes involving directors’ liability, including claims arising from alleged breaches of directors’ duties and mismanagement.