Dirk Clarysse
Partner
Corporate Law and M&A / Commercial and Economic Law / Construction Law / Litigation and Arbitration
What’s dangerous is not to evolve
Dirk Clarysse has more than 25 years of experience advising and representing businesses in complex legal matters. His practice focuses on commercial law, corporate law, M&A and dispute resolution, with additional expertise in economic and construction law.
He is recognised for his pragmatic, results-driven approach and his ability to quickly understand clients’ organisations, expectations and objectives. Clients value him as a trusted and proactive advisor who anticipates their needs, communicates with precision and delivers efficient, solution-oriented advice.
Dirk regularly assists clients in high-stakes disputes and complex negotiations, including cross-border matters, where his strategic insight and structured approach contribute to sustainable outcomes.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree from KU Leuven (Campus Kortrijk) and a Master’s degree in Law from KU Leuven. Dirk has been a member of the West Flanders Bar Association since 2000 and was admitted to the Brussels Bar Association in 2022.
In 2024 and 2025, Dirk was recognised by Legal 500 in the field of Dispute Resolution, reflecting his strong reputation in the market. He joined Andersen in Belgium as a Partner in January 2026.
Publications:
- D. CLARYSSE, C. ROMAEN,
“De overdracht van het familiebedrijf in niet-familiale sfeer”, in S. SEYNS and D. CLARYSSE (eds.), Het (familie)bedrijf & de overdracht, Intersentia, 2020, 9-35. - D. CLARYSSE, N. SERCU,
“Wet Handelsagentuurovereenkomst. Knelpunten inzake het temporeel toepassingsgebied”, NjW 2006, afl. 134, 10-19. - Contributions to news-letters and articles for e.g. Franchise.be
Expertises
Litigation and Arbitration
Construction Law
Commercial and Economic Law
Corporate Law and M&A
Qualification
- Master of Laws - KU Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) - 2000
- Certificate in drafting international contracts - 2000
Languages
- Dutch
- English
- French
Conferences and seminars
Legal News
13.05.2026
•Corporate Law and M&A, Andersen in Belgium
From Analysis to Certainty: The Importance of Thorough Due Diligence in M&A Transactions
Literally translated, the term due diligence means “appropriate care”, which already says quite a lot in itself: a thorough and careful preliminary investigation of the company one is considering acquiring (through a share purchase). Or of the company one intends to transfer, because indeed a preliminary investigation may also be carried out on behalf of a seller, although this obviously serves a very different purpose.
19.01.2026
•NEWS FROM THE FIRM
We are pleased to announce several important developments that will further strengthen Andersen in Belgium’s M&A and commercial law capabilities as of January 2026.
First, we are pleased to announce that the West Flanders team of Philippe & Partners has joined Andersen in Belgium. Based in Roeselare, the team is led by Partner Dirk Clarysse, together with Charlotte Romaen, Senior Counsel.