Jean-François Germain | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

Professional Profile and Bio

I am recognised as an expert in civil and commercial litigation and arbitration (both domestic and cross-border), representing clients in various jurisdictions, or assisting them in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes, such as arbitration and mediation.

I have a specific expertise in obligations and contract law, advising clients on a broad range of contracts, both contentious and non-contentious.

I also have an extensive experience in helping clients manage and handle crisis situations in complex projects requiring (pre)-litigation strategies.

I am teaching obligations and contract law at Saint-Louis University in Brussels and am the author of numerous publications. I speak regularly at conferences on contract law and dispute resolution topics.

I am a member of the Commission on Arbitration and ADR and of the Commission on Commercial Law and Practice of the International Commercial Court.

I am fluent in French and English.

*SRL Germain-Gennart 0872.970.702 

Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

The Legal 500 2019
At Fieldfisher, Jean-François Germain heads a group, which also acts for Ecolab, Euroclear and Vizzion Europe
The Legal 500 2018
Fieldfisher handles a broad range of criminal law, civil law, commercial law and ADR. Practice head Jean-François Germain recently represented Vizzion Europe in a shareholder dispute
The Legal 500 2015
Fieldfisher gives ‘to-the-point advice’ in commercial litigation across a range of sectors including real estate, banking and finance, and manufacturing. The firm is also notable for its experience in CEPANI arbitration. Jean-François Germain is recommended

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Tim Van Canneyt appointed Managing Partner of Fieldfisher Belgium

02.02.2026
European law firm Fieldfisher is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Van Canneyt as Managing Partner of Fieldfisher Belgium, effective from 1 February 2026. Tim succeeds Jean-Francois Germain, who has held the role since 2019 and completed two consecutive terms during which the Brussels office experienced significant growth in both resources and revenues and built a complete client offering. 
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Fieldfisher strengthens Brussels regulatory practice with two experienced partner hires

12.01.2026
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Fieldfisher Belgium excels in Chambers 2022 Global Guide

21.02.2022
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Fieldfisher appoints Jean-François Germain as Co-Managing Partner with Claudio Mereu in Belgium

12.11.2019
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Fieldfisher Brussels appoints Jean-François Germain as Co-Managing Partner with Claudio Mereu

12.11.2019
Jean-François and Claudio will jointly lead the firm's Belgian office, effective 1 November 2019.
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What others say…

The Legal 500 2019
At Fieldfisher, Jean-François Germain heads a group, which also acts for Ecolab, Euroclear and Vizzion Europe
The Legal 500 2018
Fieldfisher handles a broad range of criminal law, civil law, commercial law and ADR. Practice head Jean-François Germain recently represented Vizzion Europe in a shareholder dispute
The Legal 500 2015
Fieldfisher gives ‘to-the-point advice’ in commercial litigation across a range of sectors including real estate, banking and finance, and manufacturing. The firm is also notable for its experience in CEPANI arbitration. Jean-François Germain is recommended