Koen Van Maldegem is a partner in our Brussels office. He has
served as a legal adviser to the Flemish Minister of Economy. He
counsels US and European clients regarding trade and investment
problems in Europe, particularly in Belgium. Working within the
European and Belgian legal systems, Koen practices in the areas of
European Union environmental and regulatory law, government
contracts, European competition and procurement law, investment and
subsidy policy in the Flemish Community, implementation of European
legislation in the Flemish Community and overall co-operation with
the Belgian government.
His work involves corporate law, competition law, public
procurement law, labour-management relations and contract law. He
has clients in the chemical, biocide and plant protection product
industries. He also handles environmental law issues, often
involving the regulation of highly toxic substances.
Fluent in English, French and Dutch, with a good level of
German, Koen has established many task forces and associations,
working on issues ranging from the regulation of industrial
minerals and chemical products to the development of interbank
exchange rates for the Euro.