Simont Braun is an independent business law firm based in Brussels. The Belgian firm was founded in 2003. The team consists of notable legal practitioners including Joan Carette and Tom Swinnen. The firm has strong capabilities in the banking and financial services sectors and notable engagement in corporate and M&A work.
Highlights
The firm is advising Belgian Mobile ID on landmark and innovative identification project, which allows users of the itsme mobile app to register as new clients, log in and authenticate with Belgian Mobile ID’s partners remotely approve transactions and digitally sign contracts.
The firm advised DSC on the acquisition of its shares by Wondercar. The firm also advised Naxnova on its acquisition of the majority stake in Quad Industries.
Key Clients
ABN Amro, Buy Way Personal Finance, Cofidis, Itsme and NewB.
Testimonials
2025
“Very quick response time, very concise and practical advice.” – Financial services regulatory Client
“Simont Braun's team is on the ball, delivers high quality work against reasonable fees. We mostly deal with Philippe de Prez, who is a very charismatic and social person and a wonderful lawyer.” - Financial services regulatory Client
“Very responsive, very service oriented. Provides concise and quick advice. Deep industry knowledge.” – Philippe de Prez
“Client management; great communication skills; friendly, extremely knowledgeable; high quality lawyer. In-depth knowledge of both the financial sector and the continuing developments as well as the applicable laws and regulations relevant for stakeholders in the financial sector.” - Philippe de Prez
2024
“Very timely, precise and practical. This is a difficult legal matter but Simont Braun is very knowledgeable in regulatory law and provides great service.” - Financial service regulatory
“We mostly work with Philippe de Prez. Philippe's language skills are impressive. Very easy going and yet very thorough lawyer with the expertise and experience, as well as market and sector knowledge, that is needed for the job.” - Financial service regulatory
