Sharp Legal Strategies.
Your Case, Our Priority.

Expertise in areas including construction and real estate law,
corporate law, IP and IT, liability and insurance

Lawcity.be is a law firm with over 40 years of experience, representing both individuals and businesses. Our attorneys work with you to find the best solution for your situation. We provide clear legal advice, think pro-actively, and initiate the necessary legal procedures if needed.

Do you have a question or do you need legal support?
We are happy to help you.

Contact us

Sharp Legal Strategies.
Your Case, Our Priority.

Expertise in areas including construction and real estate law,
corporate law, IP and IT, liability and insurance

Lawcity.be is a law firm with over 40 years of experience, representing both individuals and businesses. Our attorneys work with you to find the best solution for your situation. We provide clear legal advice, think pro-actively, and initiate the necessary legal procedures if needed.

Do you have a question or do you need legal support?
We are happy to help you.

Contact us

Our Areas of Expertise

 

At Lawcity.be, we think beyond the legal framework alone. We combine advice and strategy with the necessary procedural experience within a number of carefully developed areas of expertise. Every case requires a targeted approachā€¦ and that is precisely where our strength lies.

Discover the areas of law in which we operate and what you can expect from us.

Construction Law

Real Estate Law

Environmental law

IP, IT and Technology

Contract Law

Corporate/Business Law

Liability and Insurance Law

Criminal Law

Read more about our areas of expertise

What clients say about us

 

Discretion is essential in our profession, but where possible, clients are happy to share their experiences with Lawcity.be. These testimonials give a first impression of our approach and commitment.

ā€œFriendly and honest people. Fast service and dedicated with positive outcomes.ā€
Private person (translated)
ā€œFriendly and honest people. Fast service and dedicated with positive outcomes.ā€
Private person (translated)
ā€œA very good law firm delivering excellent results in court.ā€
Private person (translated)
ā€œA very good law firm delivering excellent results in court.ā€
Private person (translated)
ā€œThe team at Lawcity.be provided me with highly skilled legal advice and...
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Board Member and Construction Company Owner (translated)
ā€œThe team at Lawcity.be provided me with highly skilled legal advice and practical support during a procedure. They always communicate clearly, take the time to explain everything thoroughly, and know every case down to the smallest detail. Their combination of expertise and involvement instills great confidence. An absolute recommendation for anyone seeking professional and trustworthy legal assistance.ā€
Board Member and Construction Company Owner (translated)
ā€œVery good service: personal, fast, and expert in various fields.ā€
Director and Entrepreneur (translated)
ā€œVery good service: personal, fast, and expert in various fields.ā€
Director and Entrepreneur (translated)
ā€œFriendly, professional, and straight to the point! A true recommendation.ā€
Director and Entrepreneur (translated)
ā€œFriendly, professional, and straight to the point! A true recommendation.ā€
Director and Entrepreneur (translated)
ā€œNot standard advice, but legal guidance tailored to our specific situation in...
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Director, IT Company (translated)
ā€œNot standard advice, but legal guidance tailored to our specific situation in the technology sector. Discreet, sharp, and trustworthy.ā€
Director, IT Company (translated)
ā€œThey helped us with, among other things, our general terms &...
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Partner, IT Company (translated)
ā€œThey helped us with, among other things, our general terms & conditions and IT contracts. Always collaborative and easily reachable. Highly recommended!ā€
Partner, IT Company (translated)

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Our team of specialist attorneys is at your service.

Meet our team

Our team of specialist attorneys is at your service.

Meet our team

Lore MAES

Attorney

lore.maes@lawcity.be
+32 (0) 3 238 54 22

Lore MAES

Attorney

Lore Maes graduated in 2024 from the University of Antwerp. During her law studies, she mainly focused on in-depth studies of civil law, but also criminal law. From a young age, Lore dreamed of a career as an attorney, making the legal profession the only logical step after her studies.

In September 2024, she joined our firm, where her interest in construction law and corporate law further developed.

Caroline DE BEUCKELAER

Attorney

caroline.debeuckelaer@lawcity.be
+32 (0) 3 238 54 22

Caroline DE BEUCKELAER

Attorney

Caroline De Beuckelaer studied law at the University of Antwerp. During her masterā€™s studies, she focused on criminal law and civil law, always with a career as an attorney in mind. In June 2023, she graduated with a master's degree in law, after which she joined the firm.

Caroline has developed a particular interest in cases involving construction and real estate law and corporate law.

In her free time, Caroline is actively involved in activities organized by the Antwerp Bar. She is a member of the board of the Conference for both the 2025ā€“2026 and 2026ā€“2027 judicial years.

Tom MICHIELS

Attorney

tom.michiels@lawcity.be
+32 (0) 3 238 54 22

Tom MICHIELS

Attorney

Tom Michiels obtained his Master of Laws degree in 2019 from the University of Antwerp, where he specialized in civil law (major) and criminal law (minor).

In May 2020, Tom took the oath of office and was registered as an attorney at the Antwerp Bar. Since 2021, he has been affiliated with the law firm Lawcity.be and has been actively working there as an associate attorney since 2023. He handles cases varying from personal injury to environmental law.

Tom also completed piano studies at the Conservatory in Kortrijk, graduating with highest distinction. In his free time, he remains active as a pianist.

Benedict LAMIROY

Attorney

benedict.lamiroy@lawcity.be
+32 (0) 3 238 54 22

Benedict LAMIROY

Attorney

Benedict Lamiroy obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from the UFSIA in Antwerp in 1986. In 1989, he also obtained his Master of Laws degree from the Catholic University of Leuven.

In October 1989, he began his internship as an attorney at the Antwerp Bar and received general training, specialising in commercial law and contract law, particularly in lease agreements and general contract law.

Benedict has been working with Bruno Schoenaerts since 1989, with whom he forms the Schoenaerts & Lamiroy law firm. He also became a partner at Lawcity.be in July 2012.

Benedict Lamiroy is a generalist but is mainly active in the practice areas of commercial leases, real estate, contract law (both commercial and civil contracts), juvenile law, general civil law and civil procedure. He always works on the basis of a thorough analysis of the merits and weaknesses of a case, in order to assist and advise the client as efficiently as possible in legal proceedings, expert assessments, negotiations and more.

Steven MARIS

Attorney

steven.maris@lawcity.be
+32 (0) 3 238 54 22

Steven MARIS

Attorney

With a Masterā€™s degree in law from the Catholic University of Leuven and a strong interest in the legal profession, Steven Maris started his traineeship at Lawcity.be in 2010. Six years later, on January 1, 2016, he became a partner.

Today, Steven mainly handles cases related to commercial law (including copyright and IT law) and planning.

From September 2019 until December 2024, Steven has served as (an expert) chairman of the GECORO (Municipal Planning Commission) of the Municipality of Herenthout.

From a young age, he has been actively involved in associations and charities during his spare time. During his studies, Steven organized numerous large events for VZW VRG, the official faculty association of Leuven law students. He was part of the general assembly of VRG up to six years after his graduation.

Today, Steven is a member of the Round Table ā€˜Ronde Tafel 56 Mechelenā€™, where he supports various charities. In addition, Steven is also a member of the Legal Working Group of the Belgian Luxembourg Council of Shopping Centers (BLSC).

 

Steven DE COSTER

Attorney

steven.decoster@lawcity.be
+32 (0) 3 238 54 22

Steven DE COSTER

Attorney

In the same year that Steven De Coster graduated with honours in law from the Catholic University of Leuven, he established his own law firm in Brasschaat in 1984.

Over the years ā€“ the first seven of which he spent as an assistant at his old university ā€“ Steven grew his one-man practice into a dynamic law firm with several partners and attorneys.

Steven specialises mainly in the construction and real estate sectors, the ICT sector and business in general.

Since 2015, he has been a member of the Legal Working Group of the Belgian Luxembourg Council of Shopping Centres (BLSC). In addition, Steven holds a doctoral degree, studying the legal aspects of property development.

His interest in construction law, civil law and civil procedure has led to several legal publications.