We believe that great legal advice requires understanding your business. Our industry-focused approach ensures that we speak your language and anticipate the challenges you face in your sector.

Technology & AI

Advising disruptors, scale-ups, and established tech players on AI regulation, IP, data protection, and commercial contracts.
  • EU AI Act compliance
  • Software licensing
  • Data strategy & GDPR
#digital

Logistics & Transport

Legal backbone for carriers, freight forwarders, and supply chain operators. Based in the heart of European logistics.
  • CMR / Montreal Convention
  • Customs & trade compliance
  • Warehousing & 3PL
#supplychain

Construction & Infrastructure

Full legal support for developers, contractors, and public clients. From planning to dispute resolution.
  • FIDIC contracts
  • Planning & permitting
  • Construction disputes
#builtenvironment

Energy & Climate

Powering the transition: renewables, hydrogen, carbon markets, and climate regulation. Based in the North Sea energy hub.
  • Offshore wind
  • CBAM / ETS
  • Power purchase agreements
#sustainability

Financial Services

Advising banks, asset managers, insurers, and fintechs on regulation, transactions, and compliance.
  • MiFID II / MiCA
  • AIFMD / UCITS
  • Fintech licensing
#finance

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Regulatory, corporate, and IP advice for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies.
  • Clinical trial agreements
  • Regulatory approvals
  • IP & patent strategy
#health

Real Estate & Hospitality

Transactions, leasing, and development for commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors.
  • Commercial leases
  • Hotel management agreements
  • Property development
#property

Manufacturing & Industrials

Legal support for industrial companies: supply chain, contracts, M&A, and regulatory compliance.
  • Supply agreements
  • Industrial M&A
  • Environmental compliance
#industry40

Cross-industry capabilities

M&A across sectors Industry-specific due diligence and deal structuring
Equity recovery Our innovative debt solution applied across industries
International trade Customs, sanctions, and trade defence for all sectors

Industry team leaders

Sophie Dubois Tech, AI, Life Sciences
Luc Van den Bossche Logistics, Energy, Trade
Elena Ceulemans Real Estate, Construction, Hospitality
Matthias Vandenbroeck Manufacturing, Private Equity

"Pauwels Law Group understands our industry inside out. They don't just provide legal advice – they act as strategic partners who understand the commercial realities of the logistics sector."

— General Counsel, international freight forwarding group

Emerging sectors: We also advise in blockchain & digital assets, creative industries, sports & entertainment, and agribusiness. Contact us to discuss your sector.

Recent industry insights

AI Act: what tech companies need to do now
Customs compliance for logistics operators post-Brexit
New FIDIC 2024: impact on construction projects
Offshore wind tenders in Belgium: legal guide