That’s why we’re so much
more than great lawyers.
About ALTIUS
An independent Belgian law firm, ALTIUS knows the Belgian and European legal scene inside-out. Pragmatic, professional and personal, every lawyer on the 90-plus team brings their own brand of passion and expertise to the job at hand. At ALTIUS, we do legal differently. Going the extra mile and challenging the status quo is the way we work with every colleague, client and business partner. Our service is unique in today’s legal space. Open minds and bold ideas – that’s what makes us so much more than great lawyers.
The ALTIUS Difference
Business is always personal
We believe business is always personal. Our group of highly specialised lawyers and industry experts are ready to help whatever your legal challenge.
A great vibe
Forget about formal, the team at ALTIUS prides itself on its open approach. From the trainees to the partners to the clients, everyone is part of the team.
Open minds & Bold ideas
Doing legal differently means challenging the status quo. It means a refreshing openness to the new and different. Another perspective? A surprising idea? It’s what we do every day.
Not legal as usual
Expertise and experience are key to interpreting the law. As insiders within the Belgian and European legal scenes, our lawyers will find the best legal paths, backed by solid legal advice and suited to your precise needs.
Trust. It is what we do.
Beyond what you expect from your law firm
Local issue? Regional questions? International issue?
Yes, please!
Corporate clients
Larger companies and multinationals count on our legal expertise to enhance existing in-house legal counsel.
ALTIUS as your behind-the-scenes legal partner
Our legal teams help large Belgian companies and local offices of multinationals navigate the Belgian and EU legal scenes.
Small-to-medium businesses
Small-to-medium-sized companies need a different approach to legal services, which is why so many SMEs in Belgium trust us with their day-to-day legal needs.
ALTIUS as your trusted legal advisor
Small family companies and start-ups don’t usually need a big legal team. That is why ALTIUS can easily tailor the right service to the right need.
International
Belgium is a diverse country, which can be mind-bogglingly complex to outsiders. We help foreign law firms and other international organisations with our insider knowledge of the Belgian legal scene.
ALTIUS as your Belgian legal guide
The regional and linguistic complexity of Belgium can be confusing to an outsider. We support foreign law firms and international organisations who need a legal insider in Brussels.
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Don’t let plant breeder’s rights steal your tasty Christmas!
Plant Variety Rights (PVR) are an important and perhaps lesser known aspect of intellectual property that can significantly impact the food and feed industry. You may have encountered PVRs in passing but never fully considered their impact. As the holiday season fills shelves with seasonal treats and festive feasts, it’s worth asking: does a food product infringe PVRs when processing protected ingredients? Does the PVR holder have a claim on the final product? Are you allowed to refer to a protected variety’s name in your product labeling?
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We believe business is always personal. That’s why we’re so much more than just great lawyers: we are team players and relationship builders. Combining legal excellence with passion, optimism, and good judgement, we bring a fresh perspective and genuine commitment to our clients. Whatever your challenge, we think differently about legal to find the right ideas together.
