Our Areas of Expertise

Discover the legal practice areas in which we specialize.

At Lawcity.be, we go beyond the legal framework. We combine advice and strategy with the necessary procedural experience in the following areas.

Every case requires a targeted approach… and that is precisely what our strength is.

Explore our areas of expertise and find out what you can expect from us.

Our Areas of Expertise

Discover the legal practice areas in which we specialize.

At Lawcity.be, we go beyond the legal framework. We combine advice and strategy with the necessary procedural experience in the following areas.

Every case requires a targeted approach… and that is precisely what our strength is.

Explore our areas of expertise and find out what you can expect from us.

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Construction Law

Real Estate Law

Environmental law

IP, IT and Technology

Contract Law

Corporate/Business Law

Liability and Insurance Law

Criminal Law

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Construction Law

At Lawcity.be, we are prepared to assist you with every legal aspect of construction and renovation, whether you are a property owner, contractor, architect, developer, etc.

From drafting or reviewing contracts to managing complex building projects or resolving disputes during or after construction, we provide clear legal support.

Disputes with architects, contractors… Architect agreements Project development Contracting and subcontracting (Hidden) defaults Construction contracts

Real Estate Law

Our firm supports both private individuals and businesses at every stage of their real estate journey. We prepare the necessary contracts, provide legal assistance, and, when needed, carry out the required legal procedures.

Whether you are buying a home, leasing or renting property, renovating or investing in a larger project, we are here for you. We also assist with co-ownership issues or neighbor-related disputes.

Construction and renovation Leasing and renting Buying and selling (Apartment) co-ownership Neighbor nuisance Easements, leaseholds, right to passage,...

Environmental law

We assist both businesses and individuals in their interactions with the relevant authorities and in submitting applications. We offer clear guidance in complex and often technical regulatory areas.

Whether it involves applying for or challenging environmental permits, dealing with building or environmental violations, expropriation, or enforcement procedures, we are here to help.

Planning requirements Construction and environmental violations Permit applications Expropriation Environmental law Enforcement Occupancy issues

Corporate/Business Law

Our attorneys at Lawcity.be are here to guide entrepreneurs through every phase of their business journey, from start-up to acquisition and everything in between.

Whether you need advice on contract execution, unfair competition, market practices, financial difficulties, or legal collections: we offer clear, practical solutions tailored to your business needs.

Unfair competition Commercial agreements Unfair market practices and consumer protection Mergers and acquisitions Debt collection judicial recovery Assistance in bankruptcies Shareholder disputes

IT, IP, Data protection and technology

Our attorneys are ready to assist you in protecting and defending your intellectual property and in disputes related to modern applications, with a keen awareness of the fast-evolving digital and technological landscape.

Whether it is registering a trademark, drafting IT contracts, fight against counterfeiting, handling copyright infringements, or safeguarding personal data: we provide thoughtful legal advice and necessary action, both proactively and in litigation.

Fight against counterfeiting Trademarks Copyrights GDPR & data protection IT, IP & technology contracts Patents Licensing agreements

Contract Law

We are here to support you in negotiating and drafting the various types of contracts crucial to your business or personal life.

Whether you need shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, general or specialized terms, commercial leases or residential leases: we ensure that your rights are correctly established and that the risk of conflicts is minimised.

Shareholder agreements Commercial agreements General or special terms Commercial lease agreements Residential lease agreements

Liability and Insurance Law

At Lawcity.be, we are ready to provide you with legal assistance if you are held liable, regardless of whether you are insured or not. If an insurance company is involved, we will be happy to help you with that too.

Whether it concerns claims, professional or medical liability, or reviewing and assessing insurance policies and legal assistance, we provide clear advice and support so that your interests are always protected and defended.

Damage claims Professional liability Medical liability Personal injury Insurance policy review Applications for legal aid Traffic accidents

Criminal Law

At Lawcity.be, we are ready to defend you in criminal cases, whether you are a victim, a defendant or a civil party.

Whether it concerns defending you when you are prosecuted for traffic offences or (corporate) crimes or assisting the victim as a civil party, we offer clear and effective assistance throughout the entire process.

Filing criminal complaints Traffic offenses Corporate crimes Social crimes Civil party proceedings

How can we assist you?

 

For further information or questions, we would be happy to take the time for a personal conversation.
You can contact us by telephone or email to make an appointment.

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Our team of specialist attorneys is at your service.

Our team of specialist attorneys is at your service.

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 DE BEUCKELAER

Attorney

Caroline De Beuckelaer studied law at the University of Antwerp. During her master’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 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 judicial years.

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 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

With a Master’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 ‘Ronde Tafel 56 Mechelen’, 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

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 – the first seven of which he spent as an assistant at his old university – 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.