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Van Bael & Bellis announces that Isabelle Van Damme has been promoted to partner. She will divide her time between the firm’s offices in Brussels, Geneva and London.
Isabelle specialises in international trade law, EU law and public international law, and represents States and individuals before international courts and tribunals. She is a key member of Van Bael & Bellis’ exceptional International Trade and International Dispute Resolution teams, and her blend of experience means that she is uniquely placed to advise on the implications of Brexit.
In addition to assisting clients with all aspects of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, implementation and dispute settlement, Isabelle regularly advises and represents parties in cases before the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).
On Brexit-related matters, Isabelle has appeared as an expert witness before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee of the House of Commons and before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee of the House of Commons. Isabelle will also play a key role in the firm’s post-Brexit legal team, which recently won a place on the UK government’s post-Brexit Trade Law panel.
Managing partner, Philippe De Baere, comments: “Isabelle is an exceptional lawyer who has made a considerable contribution to Van Bael & Bellis’ international law practice. We are delighted to welcome her to the partnership and look forward to continued and new success as we expand our international presence and deepen our expertise even further in the areas of international dispute settlement and investment arbitration.”
Isabelle Van Damme comments: “I am truly delighted to join the partnership of the firm and look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the firm’s International Dispute Resolution team, focusing on international trade and investment disputes, and helping our clients with all matters relating to Brexit, EU law and public international law. I also look forward to working with our excellent team of lawyers and staff in Brussels, Geneva and London to further strengthen the success of the firm.”
Isabelle joined Van Bael & Bellis as an associate in 2016 and was promoted to Counsel in 2018. She previously worked as a référendaire in the chambers of Advocate General Sharpston at the Court of Justice of the European Union, and as an associate at an international law firm in Geneva.
