Our areas of pratice are the followings :

We provide specialist assistance across a wide range of contracts, such as leasing, sale and supply agreements and advise on all questions related to the international dimension (Incoterms, International treaties, rules applicable to the transport arrangements) and the financial aspects of the transaction (documentary credit, loans, current account advance, discounting of drafts, pledge, leasing, retention of title, endorsement credit, bank guarantee,..).

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Didier Matray, Françoise Vidts, Bernd Hübinger, Veerle Waeterloos, Thibaut Matray, Gautier Matray, Jan-Henning Strunz

We help our client to opt for the distribution format that is the most suitable for their situation (distributorship, agency and franchise) and help them in their negotiation with their partners. Our clients can count in this field on the expertise of our lawyers who have actively been involved in the drafting of several ICC model international contracts, such as the international agency, distributorship and franchising agreement.

We assist our clients during the implementation of the contracts when revision of certain terms is required and when they wish to put an end to the relationship.

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Didier Matray, Charly Hanot, Françoise Vidts, Bernd Hübinger, Jean-François Moreau, Veerle Waeterloos

We assist our client in reviewing and drafting all the contracts dealing with IP issues such as service agreement, distributorship agreements, agency agreement patent, trade-mark and know-how licence, sub-contracting contracts, out-sourcing, transfer of intellectual property rights, research and development contracts.

We have also an experience in the field of the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Françoise Vidts and Gilles Closon

We have an extensive practice in commercial litigation, including competition and fair trade practice, bankruptcy and business transactions with both domestic and international dimension.

We also help our client involved in a dispute or a suit abroad by requiring the opinion of foreign correspondents on the relevant legal issues and by supervising the proceedings liaising with local counsels.

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Didier Matray, Bruno Lhoest, Françoise Vidts, Joëlle Matray, Bernd Hübinger, Christian Duvieusart,  Jean-François Moreau, Veerle Waeterloos, Thibaut Matray, Gilles Closon, Gautier Matray, Jan-Henning Strunz

MMH’s focus on and interest in arbitration is one of its most distinguishing feature.

There has been indeed a long-standing tradition of promoting arbitration in Belgium as a alternative dispute resolution means. For instance, Lambert Matray - the founder of MMH - set up, as the founder and vice-chairman, the CEPANI (Centre belge pour l'Etude et la Pratique de l'Arbitrage national / international).

Lawyers of MMH acted as both arbitrators and counsel to party in number of international and domestic arbitration proceedings involving major companies.

We have also an extensive practice in issues connected to this matter (annulment and enforcement proceedings, financial and tax related issues,..)

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Didier Matray, Françoise Vidts, Bernd Hübinger, Christian Duvieusart, Joëlle Matray, Jean-François Moreau, Thibaut Matray, Gautier Matray

MMH is able to provide its clients with integrated services in both corporate and tax practice, and has developed a great expertise in supervising corporate transactions both within Belgium and across the borders. MM&H has been a strategic and legal adviser in many major merger and acquisition and restructuring processes.

Our areas of practice cover all the legal aspects of the transaction. We advise our clients in setting-up their corporate structure, liaise with labour law and intellectual property specialists.

Our lawyers is used to work in team and on tight schedule ensuring that the deal is controlled round-the-clock.
We have been also involved in the provision of legal advice and/or corporate litigation support to major clients in various sectors.

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Didier Matray,  Christian Duvieusart, Bernd Hübinger, Thibaut Matray, Gilles Closon, Déborah Gol, Gautier Matray et Jan-Henning Strunz (German law).

As well as dealing with litigation and contract-drafting, MMH has a significant experience in advising clients on areas such as governmental and regulatory affairs, administrative law, procurements (work, service and supply agreements), environmental law, planning law, regulatory matters for housing corporations and project development.

MMH is also participating in legislation projects such as the code on tourism.

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Pierre Lejeune, Thibaut Matray, Jan-Henning Strunz (German law).

MMH have an solid experience in issues such as real estate related issues (construction, sale, purchase, lease of property, rents, joint-ownership, inheritance, easements, public domain related questions..).

We provide a comprehensive range of real estate related legal services, working closely with the lawyers involved in corporate, commercial or public matters. Our practice includes advising clients on construction related issues, such as builder and architect’s liabilities, planning and environmental matters. We help our clients to obtain the necessary permits ( waste disposal or transportation permit, operation permit, ..) and we assist and/or represent them in all the contacts they may have with the authorities regarding these issues.

We assists our client in organising their technical arguments, briefing their own experts and taking part in the technical investigations conducted by the Court-appointed experts.

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Pierre Lejeune, Bruno Lhoest, Françoise Vidts,  Jean-François Moreau, Veerle Waeterloos

MMH specializes in all areas of Belgian and EC competition law. Its legal expertise covers all competition law aspects of horizontal and vertical co-operation of companies as well as dominance, restrictive practice and merger control law. Furthermore, it has significant experience in EC state aid law and anti-dumpling matters..

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Françoise Vidts, Joëlle Matray, Jan-Henning Strunz

MMH advise its clients on labour law, social security and immigration issues.

MMH helps clients in setting-up their employment structure (contract and policy), drafting regulatory documents, such as the Réglement du travail and advise them on related issues (safety requirements, ...).

MMH has an extensive expertise in issues as employment termination, restrictive convenants, employees’ intellectual property rights, confidentiality and employee privacy issues.

We can provide assistance in issues related to merger, plant closures, transfer of undertakings, restructuring.

We also provide guidance in areas related to self-employed status, commercial agents, consultancy agreements, managment agreements.

We assist expatriates to obtain work and residence permits.

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Philippe Hallet, Bernd Hübinger

We have developed a strong practice in handling and arguing tax litigation. We provide our clients with tax advice a with respect to both corporate and personal tax, transfer price fixing, ... and are involved in tax litigation in the related matters. We assist clients who are under a tax investigation or against whom a complaint has been lodged by the tax authorities.

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Raphaël Douny, Gautier Matray, Jan-Henning Strunz (German law)

We provide specialist assistance across a wide range of civil law related issues : liability including medical liability, divorce, etc…

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Charly Hanot, Bruno Lhoest, Veerle Waeterloos, Dorothée Hanot, Raphaël Douny

We have developed a strong experience in providing our clients with assistance regarding inheritance issues and other related matters. We also provide our clients advice regarding notarial issues.

The lawyers specializing in this field are : Charly Hanot, Raphaël Douny, Gautier Matray

Upon our clients’ request, we also brief or up-date them on certain legal issues pursuant to Belgian and European law. We organise seminars gearing up to the specific needs of their management and employees.