The 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in Belgium named 10 Sidley lawyers “Best Lawyers” across multiple categories. Notably, Stephen Kinsella was named “Lawyer of the Year” in the Regulatory Practice category. Recognized lawyers included:
- Jacques Bourgeois – Trade Law
- Ken Daly – Competition/Antitrust; European Union Law; Regulatory Practice
- Stephen Kinsella – Competition/Antitrust; European Union Law; Government Practice; Media Law; Regulatory Practice; Technology Law
- Maurits J.F. Lugard – Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice; Regulatory Practice
- Maarten Meulenbelt – Competition/Antitrust; Regulatory Practice
- Wim Nauwelaerts – Privacy and Data Security Law
- Kristina Nordlander – Competition/Antitrust; European Union Law; Regulatory Practice
- Stephen Spinks – Competition/Antitrust; European Union Law; Media Law
- Richard Weiner – Trade Law
- Arnoud R. Willems – Trade Law
Established in 2003 Sidley’s Brussels office is a leader in helping companies, industry associations and governments navigate and shape EU rules. The lawyers offer a rare combination of private- and public-sector experience and have a sophisticated understanding of EU institutions and policies. They regularly represent clients on a wide variety of matters before the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers, EU Member State authorities and the European Courts.