Counsel in Arbitration

Draye Law acts as counsel and co-counsel in international arbitrations conducted under all leading institutional rules and in ad hoc proceedings. Its independent structure combines direct senior involvement with the flexibility to build the right team for each case.

Arbitration Counsel for Companies

Draye Law provides senior, hands-on representation from the development of the case strategy through to the final award. Maarten remains personally involved at every stage, including in developing the arguments, preparing the submissions and presenting the case.

Where a matter requires a larger or multidisciplinary team, Draye Law draws on an international network of trusted arbitration specialists to assemble a team with the expertise the case demands.

Co-Counsel for Law Firms

Draye Law works alongside other firms on cases going well beyond Belgium where a matter calls for dedicated international arbitration expertise or additional senior capacity in the conduct of the case.

The scope of the collaboration can be tailored to the case, the client relationship and the respective strengths of the firms involved.

[H]is sharp legal mind, his pragmatic approach, his responsiveness and his punchy written submissions make him a delight to work with.” (GAR)

Experience

Construction

Representing a Bulgarian-led consortium against the EU concerning the construction of a courthouse relating to a FIDIC Yellow Book contract (ICC – Seat Brussels – EU and Belgian law)

Aviation

Representing a Belgian/French aircraft engine maintenance provider against an Indonesian airline in a dispute concerning aircraft engine maintenance (ICC – Seat Paris – New York law)

Distribution

Representing a UK kitchenware supplier against a Belgian distributor (LCIA – Seat London – English law)

Post-M&A

Representing a US multinational condiments manufacturer against a group of European and African companies and individuals concerning a post M&A dispute (ICC – Seat Brussels – Belgian law)

Manufacturing

Representing a Belgian subsidiary of a French group in a dispute against a subsidiary of a Japanese multinational in relation to a supply agreement (CEPANI – Seat Brussels – Belgian law)

Defense/Licensing

Representing a US/French JV against a German entity in a licensing dispute in the defense industry (ICC – Seat Brussels – Belgian law)

Sports/Licensing

Representing a Belgian entity in a sports related licensing dispute (CEPANI – Seat Brussels – Belgian law)

Sports/Corporate

Representing a Belgian entity in an intra-corporate dispute in the sports sector (Belgian Arbitration Court for Sports (BAS) – Seat Brussels – Belgian law)

Construction

Representing a German JV against a French JV in a construction dispute (ICC – Seat Luxembourg – Luxembourg law)

International Sale of Goods

Representing a Hong Kong entity against an Albanian entity in a dispute regarding the international sale of goods (SIAC – Seat Brussels – Belgian (incl. CISG) and Albanian law)