Biography
Ilse Van der Aa is team assistant at contrast and one of the first points of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues. She supports the day-to-day administration of the office, manages incoming calls and welcomes visitors.
She also assists lawyers and colleagues with a range of practical and administrative matters and manages our online bookshop.
Experience
contrast (2006 - now)
VWEW Advocaten Zaventem (1994 - 2005)
Education
Secretary Management (Thomas More Hogeschool) (1994)
Languages
Dutch
English
French
German
Expertise
Our expertise at a glance
At the heart of our practice lies a commitment to quality of work, integrity, team spirit, ambition and personal commitment. With experience across five domains of law, we are ready to offer you tailored advice.
Competition & EU
EU and competition law may turn into a labyrinth, so it is best to fall back on broad expertise. Our team advises and supports you before national and EU authorities and courts, combining strategy with a pragmatic focus on your business.
Corporate & M&A
In the face of intricate M&A transactions, you need 360° legal advice. From acquisitions and joint ventures to restructurings and shareholder agreements, we ensure that whatever you build stands on solid ground.
Commercial
Day-to-day advice or full support, domestic or international, B2B or B2C: our experienced commercial team has represented both private companies and public bodies in a wide range of industries.
Dispute resolution
You never aim for things to escalate, but sometimes they do just that. Count on us to take your side in settlement negotiations, mediation, litigation and arbitration. Your commercial objectives and your reputation will stand firmly protected.
Compliance
Compliance is not a standalone discipline - it runs through every legal domain. From drafting codes of conduct to full-scale implementation and training, we guide companies and trade associations along the way.
