Eva Vanhaelst is a partner at Nuans, specializing in commercial and corporate litigation and strategic conflict management. She advises and represents companies, entrepreneurs, and shareholders in complex business conflicts, combining strong legal expertise with a clear strategic and solution-driven approach. Her practice focuses on shareholder disputes, directors’ liability, contractual conflicts, insolvency-related matters, and broader commercial litigation. Eva also has a particular affinity with real estate-related matters and regularly assists clients in conflicts and strategic discussions connected to real estate.
With many years of experience in both litigation and advisory work, Eva assists clients in navigating sensitive and high-impact situations, always with a strong focus on risk assessment, business continuity, and pragmatic outcomes. She believes that not every conflict should end up in court, but that every conflict requires a well-considered strategy. Known for her sharp legal analysis, hands-on mentality, and direct communication style, Eva supports clients in finding efficient and sustainable solutions in challenging business environments.
Eva obtained her Master’s degree in Law from Ghent University, where she developed a strong interest in corporate and commercial law. During her studies, she also spent a year studying in France at the Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. In addition to her law degree, Eva completed an Advanced Master in Corporate Law at Ghent University, an Expert Class in Corporate Law at Bruges Business School, and a Postgraduate Degree in Real Estate Studies at KU Leuven. Her academic background, combined with years of experience in complex business conflicts and litigation, allows her to combine technical legal expertise with a deep understanding of the commercial realities and strategic interests of companies and entrepreneurs.
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- Advising and representing clients in corporate and commercial litigation matters
- Assisting in shareholder conflicts and disputes between business partners
- Advising on directors’ liability and corporate governance-related issues
- Supporting clients in M&A-related conflicts and post-transaction matters
- Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Assisting in construction and real estate-related conflicts, including contractor and project development matters
- Advising and representing clients in insolvency and restructuring-related matters
- Assisting with lease disputes and commercial tenancy matters
- Supporting clients in attachment and enforcement proceedings
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and trainees
