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Architects

The law stipulates a number of requirements concerning the right to use the professional title of architect and to operate as an architect.  Because of the monopoly associated with the profession of architect, only architects are entitled to prepare plans and inspect works that are subject to planning permission. Architects must also comply with the deontological rules imposed by the Order of Architects.

The legal statute of the architect implies that the architect has to complete specific tasks and uphold corresponding responsibilities. Because of the legal and deontological insurance obligations architects are subject to, they are – more often than other construction stakeholders – party to legal procedures.

With our specialist knowledge and experience in all matters associated with the statute and professional work of an architect, our offices can offer architects a comprehensive legal framework and support in the execution of their profession

A team of experienced lawyers is ready to support you as an architect with, for example, the drawing up of agreements, setting up of partnerships with other designers and the legal and extrajudicial handling of disputes concerning liabilities and fees. Our extensive expertise also covers environmental law, the installation and implementation of public contracts, disciplinary proceedings, Design & Build contracts, takeovers of architectural consultancies, industrial accidents on construction sites, insolvency and copyrights in the construction sector.

Our specialists

Kristiaan Caluwaerts
Kristiaan Caluwaerts
Senior partner

Specialised in: company law, commercial law, insolvency law, M&A, real estate law

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Kristof Uytterhoeven
Kristof Uytterhoeven
Senior partner

Gespecialiseerd in: bouwrecht, overheidsopdrachten, vastgoedrecht, statuut en deontologie architect

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Steven Slachmuylders
Steven Slachmuylders
Partner

Specialised in: construction law, real estate law, traffic law

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Yannick Grauwels
Yannick Grauwels
Partner

Specialised in: construction law, real estate law, urban zoning, environmental law

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Stephanie Moras
Stephanie Moras
Partner

Specialised in: construction law, public procurement

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Stéphanie Schepens
Stéphanie Schepens
Partner

Specialised in: construction law, real estate law, insurance law

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Noëmi Callaert
Noëmi Callaert
Partner

Specialised in: company law, business law, directors’ liability, M&A

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Elisabeth Dejaegher
Elisabeth Dejaegher
Lead lawyer

Specialised in: construction law, real estate law, statute and deontology of architects

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Els Zegers
Els Zegers
Lead lawyer

Specialised in: public procurement, employment law

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Stephanie Verheyden
Stephanie Verheyden
Senior associate

Specialised in: construction law, real estate law, insolvency law

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Nisrine El Massoudi
Nisrine El Massoudi
Third year lawyer

Specialised in: construction law, real estate law, environmental law

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How can we help you? If you want more information, a personal meeting is the most appropriate way. You can always make an appointment by phone or e-mail, or contact us via contact.

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