Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2026 – Shortlist
04 May 2026
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Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2026 – Shortlist
We’re proud to share that De Clercq & Partners has been shortlisted for the Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2026. ✨Belgium Firm of the Year ✨Patent – Lawyer of the Year: Liesbet Paemen
These nominations mean a lot to us. They reflect the work of our team and the strong expertise we continue to build in IP. The awards, organised by Legal Benchmarking Group, recognise leading women in the legal profession and firms that actively support talent and diversity. Winners will be announced on 25 June in London.
Congratulations to all shortlisted firms and individuals.
Koen Vanhalst has once again been recognised in the IAM Strategy 300
We are pleased to announce that our partner Koen Vanhalst has once again been recognised in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2026.
The IAM Strategy 300 identifies leading professionals who are recognised for their ability to develop and implement strategies that maximise the value of intellectual property.
Ann De Clercq recognised in Managing IP's Top 250 Women in IP 2026
De Clercq & Partners is proud to announce that our founding partner, Dr. Ann De Clercq, has once again been recognised in Managing IP's Top 250 Women in IP 2026.
Joost Muylle recognised in the World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026
We are proud to announce that our Of Counsel, Trademark and Design Attorney Joost Muylle, has once again been recognised in the World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026, in the category Benelux: Belgium Agencies.
