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DECKER LAW
We are different.
For private clients, entrepreneurs and international clients.
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Network
Carefully selected lawyers, bankers and experts.
Coordinated by us from start to finish.
Detail
A tailored strategy and precisely drafted documents.
Clear, decisive, focused.
Expertise
DECKER LAW is an independent legal advisory practice, not a law firm. We advise in the areas below and involve specialist lawyers where your matter requires it.
Global mobility
Visas, single permits, residence, family reunification and citizenship.
Real estate & construction
Purchase, lease, construction, development and disputes concerning defects.
Corporate, contracts & disputes
Structure, agreements, shareholder relations and commercial disputes.
Tax & recovery
Belgian tax questions, structuring and focused debt recovery.
Family, succession & private wealth
Family arrangements, separation, succession and wealth planning.
About us
Hugo Decker
Hugo Decker (born in Lier on 25 October 1996) obtained his Bachelor of Laws from Hasselt University and his Master of Laws from KU Leuven, both cum laude.
He subsequently practised at the Brussels Bar for three years with Vanbelle Law, a leading law firm and a referral firm for the US Embassy in Belgium. There, he learned the practical skills of the profession and built a strong network. After leaving the firm, he founded DECKER LAW.
Alongside his practice, Hugo teaches at Hasselt University and Maastricht University. At Maastricht, he is also pursuing a doctorate on naturalistic natural law, at the intersection of law and philosophy.
A forthcoming book from ACCO Leuven includes a contribution by Hugo alongside those of Professor Adrian Vermeule (Harvard University) and Cornelis Schilts (University of Oxford, VUB), among others.
Since 2025, Hugo has also been an alternate member of the Federal Commission for the Control and Evaluation of Euthanasia. The commission reviews euthanasia cases after the event, on the basis of reports submitted by doctors, to assess whether the legal requirements have been met.
Outside law, Hugo is a passionate gardener. His tomatoes, cucumbers and unusual chilli peppers are well worth tasting.
Discover the firm
Decker Law Review
Legal analysis for decisions with weight. Examining what is changing, why it matters and which considerations follow.
Hidden defects: why timing can be decisive
Discovered a defect after purchase? The first findings and communications often shape your position.
Recognising a shareholder dispute early
The real rupture usually precedes the first legal letter. Early signals deserve a strategic response.
Bringing international talent to Belgium: dossier discipline matters
A smooth application starts long before filing: with the right route, consistent documents and realistic timing.
Read more: Bringing international talent to Belgium: dossier discipline matters
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