Brussels, Belgium - October 13, 2025 – Liberius is a boutique business law firm located in Brussels founded on the simple idea that clients deserve a single, trusted point of contact for navigating the complexities of European law. Our mission is to offer entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations a more accessible and agile legal partner than what they find at traditional law firms.
We have joined the Belgian Economic Mission to the United States to connect with American companies looking to expand into Europe. We are a small Belgian firm with ambitions to grow on the US market and serve American firms who want to bring investments into Belgium.
At Liberius, we provide a clear, strategic entry point into the European market. Breaking into a new jurisdiction can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance and tools, uncertainty becomes opportunity.
David Borinstein, Liberius Business Development Lead presenting Liberius to HRH Princess Astrid, Minister Eléonore Simonet, and Isabelle Grippa, CEO of hub.brussels
Transatlantic DNA: Bridging the US and Europe
For US businesses, Europe represents both opportunity and complexity. Belgium, at the heart of the EU, offers access to 450 million consumers, a concentration of European decision-making, and a strong history of US investment. Yet regulatory frameworks, tax regimes, and compliance standards differ significantly from those in the US.
This is where Liberius makes the difference. Liberius was built with transatlantic business in mind. The firm’s lawyers are not only fluent in European law but also in the way American executives think about risk, efficiency, and commercial outcomes. This makes Liberius uniquely positioned to guide US businesses through Europe’s legal and regulatory challenges.
Many of our lawyers either hold US qualifications, have spent decades working in leading US law firms, or both. Today, they bring that knowledge to US clients entering or growing across Europe.
“Our mission is to combine American-style responsiveness and clarity with deep European expertise. That combination allows US companies to expand confidently, knowing they have advisers who understand both sides of the Atlantic.”
Belgium as a Gateway for Growth
Belgium is home to over 900 US-owned companies employing more than 120,000 people. It consistently ranks among the top destinations for US foreign direct investment in Europe. Its central location, multilingual workforce, and role as the EU’s political and regulatory capital make it a natural first step for American expansion.
We also have a desk in our Benelux sister country of Luxembourg, which has become the second-largest fund center in the world, with over €7.3 trillion in assets under management. For US asset managers and private equity firms, it offers a launchpad into European markets with structures familiar to American investors.
Liberius’s presence in Brussels and close ties to Luxembourg allows it to guide US companies seamlessly across two of the most important business hubs in Europe.
Strengthening the Transatlantic Bond
Liberius does more than provide legal services — it acts as a bridge between US companies and the European market. The firm is actively engaged in AmCham Belgium, Hub Brussels, and transatlantic business dialogues, ensuring its team stays at the forefront of developments that matter to US investors.
For Managing Partner Diederik Van Lede, this commitment is personal:
“For me, the US-Belgium relationship is not just about transactions. It is about shared values of innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurship. It’s about enabling companies to innovate, create jobs, and strengthen ties across the Atlantic. We see our role as enabling US companies to thrive in Belgium and Europe — and in doing so, strengthening the transatlantic bond. Liberius is proud to play its part in making that relationship thrive.”
The Liberius Model: Senior-Only, Entrepreneurial, Independent
Liberius has a decentralized corporate structure, meaning that we don’t have billable hour requirements or bureaucratic overhead. What this means for our clients is that we offer top-tier legal guidance with a personal touch, lower rates, and the flexibility of a boutique firm.
All our lawyers have practiced at top firms and we leverage that experience to offer a one-stop-shop for guidance on the issues that matter most for businesses operating throughout Europe, whether that’s Competition law, Data Privacy, ESG and sustainability, Intellectual Property, or the emerging frameworks for AI governance.
Unlike traditional firms, Liberius operates with a senior-only structure. Every client works directly with experienced lawyers who have spent years practicing in cross-border transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters.
This model offers several advantages to US clients:
- Direct Expertise – No delegation to juniors, ensuring practical, senior-level advice at every stage.
- Agility – As an independent firm, Liberius avoids the overheads of large global firms, offering competitive and flexible fee structures.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit – The team is pragmatic, business-focused, and used to working with high-growth companies as well as multinationals.
- Cross-Border Networks – While independent, Liberius maintains strong partnerships with trusted firms worldwide to assemble the right teams for each client.
Guiding US Businesses Across Europe
Liberius supports US clients at every step of their European journey:
- Corporate and M&A: Structuring acquisitions, joint ventures, reorganizations and antitrust.
- Data Privacy: Guiding companies through GDPR and the Digital Markets Act
- AI: Cutting edge insights on the revolutionary AI Act and other developments affecting emerging tech
- Intellectual Property: Protecting your products and resolving conflicts across borders.
- Fund Structuring: Helping US asset managers tap into Luxembourg’s fund marketplace under terms that mirror US practice.
- Sustainability & Reporting: Guiding companies through the ESRS, CSRD, and navigating impact financing.
- Employment & Immigration: Managing talent mobility and workforce integration.
For many clients, Liberius becomes their “outside general counsel” in Europe, combining transactional expertise with long-term advisory support.
Why US Clients Trust Liberius
The firm’s unique blend of senior expertise, US experience, and European presence resonates strongly with US businesses. Clients appreciate our:
- Transatlantic perspective: Lawyers who understand both Delaware incorporation and EU directives.
- Responsiveness: Advice that is practical, fast, and tailored.
- Personal touch: Relationships built directly with partners and senior counsel.
- Future-proof solutions: Structuring deals and compliance in ways that anticipate regulatory change.
In a world where US contracts may be unenforceable under European law, and where regulatory frameworks differ fundamentally, this trusted guidance is essential.
Looking Ahead
As US companies continue to expand globally, Belgium will remain a critical entry point into Europe. With an evolving regulatory landscape - from data protection to sustainability - legal guidance that is senior, entrepreneurial, and transatlantic has never been more vital.
Liberius is ready. With its full-service capabilities, senior-driven model, and transatlantic DNA, we are ideally placed to help US businesses not only enter Europe but succeed here for the long term.
For us, the mission is clear: to empower US businesses to succeed in Europe with confidence, speed, and strategic clarity.
Liberius: Legally Disruptive, Transatlantically Driven