Donné / Marielle is an independent Belgian boutique law firm that delivers practical legal solutions through a close, client focused team. Led by Marielle DONNÉ and Isabelle BERREWAERTS, the practice emphasizes a personalized relationship with every client, combining direct access with rigorous professional standards. The firm values efficiency, availability and proximity, and seeks to advise, assist and defend clients with clear, actionable guidance.

Its domains of expertise include Bankruptcy & Debt, Corporate & Commercial, Banking & Finance, Real Estate and Family law. The team handles insolvency and judicial reorganizations, debt settlements, corporate governance and transactional matters such as company formation, acquisitions and due diligence, as well as commercial contracts. It also advises on construction and real estate matters, leases and property disputes, and on family law including divorce, youth and pensions.

Client service at the firm is built around appointments and direct access to the lawyers. The secretariat operates during business hours and consultations are by appointment only, ensuring personalized attention. The practice also maintains transparent billing practices, with a formal fee agreement signed at the outset, an initial consultation fee of 55 EUR excluding VAT, and hourly rates typically ranging from 110 to 200 EUR excluding VAT or alternative fee arrangements as appropriate.

About Donné / Marielle
Practice areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Real Estate
Family

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

The firm assists both businesses and individuals with insolvency and debt matters, including faillites and judicial reorganizations as well as Règlement collectif de dettes. It provides strategic advice on restructuring options, creditor rights and debt settlement processes, guiding clients through negotiations and potential disputes to protect value and maintain operations.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor

Corporate & Commercial

The firm provides corporate and commercial law services for startups and established companies, including creation, governance and ongoing compliance; support for mergers and acquisitions, including public offers and due diligence; guidance on shareholder agreements and various corporate structures as well as commercial contracts and negotiations.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Banking & Finance

The firm advises on banking and credit matters, including loan agreements, credit facilities, security interests and related disputes. It supports both borrowers and lenders with counsel on financing arrangements and risk allocation, as well as enforcement and recovery when necessary.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Real Estate

The practice covers construction and real estate matters, including leases, property rights, contracts and due diligence in real estate transactions, as well as negotiation and resolution of property and construction disputes.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Family

The firm handles family law and personal status matters, including divorce, youth, filiation, pensions and the liquidation and division of community property, providing clients with comprehensive litigation and settlement support as appropriate.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment