24 Acquisition International - Legal Awards 2017 Laga is a full-service business law firm, specialising in a wide range of disciplines. We spoke to Benoît Feron, and invited him to give us an overview of the firm and its resulting success. pecialising in a vast array of areas enables Laga to assist business people in a full spectrum of legal matters. The firm works hard to build and maintain its strong, long-term business relationships, successfully helping its clients manage their legal risks on a continual basis. Benoît tells us how it feels to win this award. “Honestly, it is an honour for me to receive this award and it is a form of recognition of work accomplished over the past years. Unlike many other law firms, Laga specialises in a variety of areas, notably Banking and Finance, Corporate – M&A; Business Criminal law, Commercial law and Dispute resolution; Employment, Pensions and Benefits to name a few. The practice and its practitioners are constantly recognised by respected legal directories for the quality of services it provides as a Belgian firm. Regarding Laga’s approach towards client service, Benoît explains what he sees as the most relevant and vital areas of which to focus on, particularly when it comes to providing the best possible service. He notes that this approach can be defined with three factors, as he alludes to the personal touch the staff add to proceedings, ensuring they cover all angles, and the overall mission of the firm. “Essentially, here at Laga, our aim is to provide efficient, practical and innovative and pragmatic legal solutions tailored for the client’s specific needs. In that respect, our professionals continuously invest in building knowledge and experience dealing with variety of industry sectors. “Opting for a personalised approach, we focus on understanding our client’s business needs and on developing strong long-term business relationships in order to help our clients manage their legal risks on a continual basis. We aim to become a trusted advisor to our clients, providing innovative, business-oriented solutions in full knowledge of the facts. “Employees ensure they cover all angles, and our extensive range of services enables us to examine your situation from various angles. If your case requires it, your main trusted advisor will gather an appropriate team of lawyers and take a comprehensive, tailored look at your situation. You deal with the lawyer you know and trust, and have the comfort of knowing that he or she has access to the legal expertise across our firm.” Company: Laga Contact: Benoît Feron Email:
[email protected] Address: Woluwelaan, 2 Boulevard de la Woluwe, Brussels, 1150, Belgium Phone: 0032 2 800 71 66 Website: www.laga.be Laga S LA170044 Striving to match clients’ requirements and demands, Laga’s services are structured in each practice area. Outlining the firm’s overall mission, Benoît comments on multiple goals that the organisation is committed to, underpinning the company’s whole approach to how it does business. “Laga provides clients with professional service of the highest calibre combining technical excellence, commercial judgement and responsiveness; we abide by the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct and we care about our clients, as we are always seeking to understand and focus on their needs. The staff operate in a team based environment, nurturing a culture of collegiality to the benefit of our clients and professionals.” Ultimately, the firm’s hiring process is an integral part of its success, as employing the right people leads to all staff being able to reach Laga’s overall mission. In his concluding comments, Benoît explains how the organisation ensure that they attract the best talent in the industry, citing the collaborative and people-focused culture within the company as a key factor in its ability to attract the best staff. “At Laga, we are proud of our collaborative, people-focused culture. We help our people grow, professionally and intellectually, and on a personal level. We broaden their career path and open their mind with education initiatives, performance management and mentoring programmes. “Fundamentally, our team of talented lawyers have built a reputation by delivering outstanding services to clients, day in, day out. We assemble the best teams around client projects. Teams that go beyond what others think possible: beyond technical expertise, beyond just rational advice, beyond the traditional. Teams with the ability to reach even further – thanks to their access to Deloitte, the world’s leading professional services firm, and to a global network of top law firms. Teams that bring refreshing insights and that know how to take a clear, firm stand with the most complex problems.” Banking & Finance Law Attorney of the Year - Belgium