She has broad experience in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, in particular in the construction sector.
Esther has a special interest in insolvency and restructuring matters and complex corporate litigation.
Esther assists both domestic and international clients in a wide range of litigation matters.
Expertise
Published Work
- C. DE RIDDER, E. MAES "Staat art. 1386BW op instorten?", TBBR 2019, nr.10, 631 - 634
- B. DE BOCK, E. MAES, "Derdenverzet en faillissement", TIBR 2022, nr. 1, 36-43.
- L. RASKING, E. MAES, "The burden of family relations: how the subsidiary is held liable for competition law of its parent company", T.B.H. 2022/2, 275 - 287
Qualifications
Admissions
Admitted to the Brussels Bar (Belgium), 2020
Academic
LLM, University of Cambridge, St. John’s College, 2020, First Class Honours, Jacovides (College) Prize, Davidson Scholarship
Master of Law, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, 2019, magna cum laude; Jessup International Moot Court
Exchange program, University of Sydney, 2017
Bachelor of Law, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, 2017, magna cum laude
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.