Fidal strengthens its Brussels office with the arrival of Jean-Louis Kerrels
A strategic addition to the firm’s Belgian business law practice
Fidal announces the arrival of Jean-Louis Kerrels at its Brussels office, thereby strengthening its capabilities in Belgian business law and its ability to support French, Belgian, and international companies in their projects in Belgium.
Recognized expertise in commercial law, IP, IT, and data
As a member of the Brussels Bar for over 35 years, Jean-Louis Kerrels practices primarily in commercial law, particularly in the areas of contract negotiation and drafting, distribution networks, market practices, competition, and consumer protection.
He also advises clients on intellectual property, technology, and data matters, including the protection of intangible assets, e-commerce, the exploitation of innovations, data governance, and regulatory compliance.
Expertise in cross-border transactions
An experienced litigator who is trilingual in French, English, and Dutch, Jean-Louis Kerrels handles complex litigation and arbitration cases, notably those with an international dimension.
His arrival reinforces the Brussels office’s role as a hub for Fidal’s teams in France, particularly in assisting their clients with their establishment, expansion, or investment projects in Belgium, as well as with their Franco-Belgian and European transactions.
« I am delighted to join Fidal and contribute to the development of the Brussels office. My goal is to support clients in their transactions and litigation matters with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach. »
« The arrival of Jean-Louis Kerrels enhances our ability to address the legal challenges faced by companies expanding in Belgium or operating in an international context. His expertise also strengthens the ties between our Brussels office and the Fidal teams in France, benefiting our mutual clients in their projects in Belgium and their cross-border transactions. »
Advising businesses in Belgium and beyond
This appointment is part of Fidal’s growth strategy in Belgium and strengthens the Brussels office’s expertise in Belgian business law, serving both businesses and the Fidal network in France and internationally to support clients in addressing their specific challenges.
