Maria-Clara is a key figure in our Litigation & Risk Management expertise, where she has built a strong commercial litigation practice, including in the digital economy sector. She has also played a significant role in our tier-one class-action practice and has been deeply involved in high-stakes enforcement cases involving sovereign States.

Maria-Clara joined our firm in 2019 and has since focused on class actions, enforcement, and public international law. Her expertise includes the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, particularly against sovereign entities. Additionally, she served as the President of the Dutch-speaking Brussels Bar Association (VPG) from 2019 to 2020.

As Counsel, Maria-Clara brings her wealth of expertise and experience to our Litigation & Risk Management capabilities, enhancing our ability to better serve our clients. 

Hakim Boularbah, Partner in Litigation & Risk Management, expressed his enthusiasm for this promotion:"Maria-Clara is not only a brilliant litigator, she has also invested a lot of positive energy in (international) business development efforts over the last years while also dedicating much of her time to the Brussels Bar. We are very lucky to have Maria-Clara with us."