Alexandre Hublet
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+352 2 822 4621 (Luxembourg)
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+32 2 392 650 (Brussels)
Alexandre Hublet
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+352 2 822 4621 (Luxembourg)
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+32 2 392 650 (Brussels)
Biography
Alexandre is a local partner in our Global Commercial Litigation practice and heads the Firm's Litigation and Arbitration practices for both Belgium and Luxembourg. He is a pivotal figure in our Brussels and Luxembourg Disputes Practices, which are recognized for managing technically complex, cross-practice, and cross-office matters.
Alexandre has represented clients before Belgium's highest courts—including the Cour de Cassation/Hof van Cassatie, Conseil d'Etat/Raad van State, and Cour Constitutionnelle/Grondwettelijk Hof—as well as before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Justice. He specializes in high-stakes disputes, both domestic and international, focusing on cross-border litigation, white-collar investigations, and commercial disputes. His nuanced understanding of both civil and common law systems allows him to navigate sophisticated multi-jurisdictional matters with strategic precision.
Alexandre has also been instrumental in developing our Luxembourg Disputes Practice, which focuses on Restructuring, Commercial Litigation, Funds and Tax Disputes, and Enforcement of judgments or arbitral awards. The team has quickly gained recognition, particularly through its work with major clients like Amazon and notable successes in international restructuring cases.
He represents clients in high-stakes disputes before domestic courts and in international arbitration. Alexandre has significant experience in arbitration, particularly in post-M&A and enforcement matters, including cases involving sovereign parties. He regularly serves as an arbitrator and tribunal secretary. Beyond his litigation and arbitration work, Alexandre advises clients on regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and white-collar matters. His practical understanding of business risk is enhanced by previous secondments to the legal department of Engie and the Firm's London office.
Alexandre is the driving force behind the presence of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Brussels. Under his initiative, the Brussels office has actively supported the competition through the Vis Colloquium (since 2022), the Brussels Pre-Moot, and the White & Case Vienna reception. These initiatives reflect his commitment to the next generation of arbitration professionals and the strong visibility of our Brussels team in the Firm's global arbitration network.
Alexandre holds a magna cum laude law degree from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and an LL.M. in International Dispute Resolution from New York University School of Law. A former teaching assistant in private international law at ULB, he is a regular speaker on arbitration, anti-money laundering, and ESG topics, and frequently contributes to legal publications. He is a member of the Luxembourg (Liste IV), Brussels, and New York Bars.
Experience
Alexandres recent experience includes:
Advising Moroccan stakeholders in the field of agriculture and fishing in different proceedings pending in front of the European Court of Justice.
Advised on the Belgian aspects of the Micula case, concerning the European Commission's stance on State aid law in investor-State arbitrations, specifically advising the Micula parties on enforcing a €200 million ICSID arbitral award against Romania, deemed incompatible State aid by the Commission.
Represent shareholders in a major CEPANI arbitration following a significant acquisition, addressing diverse legal and accounting issues related to the SPA price determination.
Representing a company incorporated under Indian law with the recognition and enforcement in Belgium of an arbitral award issued in international arbitration proceedings in the Netherlands against the State of Poland.
Representing an international construction consortium in the exequatur proceedings before the Belgian courts of a €20 million-arbitral award.
Represent British American Tobacco in litigations before Belgian courts to protect the marketing of reduced-risk products in Europe, collaborating with legal and scientific experts. This showcases our capability to handle complex regulatory litigation and manage cases with constitutional and EU dimensions.
Representing an Irish insurance operating on the Belgian market in a high-stakes collective action type of proceedings initiated by almost 100 Belgian clients who invested in a failed Luxembourg fund, claiming inadequate risk disclosure.
Advise major tech companies on EU, Belgian, and Dutch regulations for social media content and online marketplaces.
Advising a major petroleum and natural gas company on the EU aspects of various ESG litigation and regulatory risks relevant to their business (oil, gas and chemicals in particular).
Advising an international process-engineering contractor based in Italy that was engaged by an international group to build a new plant in Brussels.
Advising major car manufacturers regarding their compliance with EU, Belgian, Dutch and Luxembourg rules, including in relation to the consumption and emission performance of cars and vans and technical inspections of cars on the Belgian market.
Acting in a multi-jurisdictional shareholder dispute involving companies incorporated in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the Cayman Islands.
Representing a global financial institution in civil and regulatory proceedings related to anti-money laundering obligations and cross-border tax compliance.
Advising a leading industrial group on enforcement of arbitral awards in Belgium and the coordination of parallel proceedings in France and Italy.
Defending a tech company in strategic litigation before the Belgian Conseil d’État involving data protection and administrative law challenges.
Advising a multinational company on litigation risks related to ESG due diligence obligations and human rights compliance under evolving EU legislation.
magna cum laude
