Olivier de Theux

Olivier de Theux holds a law degree from UCL (distinction-2002) and is a member of the Brussels Bar since January 2003.

In 2011, he co-founded the law firm Sybarius, where he has been a partner ever since.

Olivier de Theux makes a point of being particularly available and responsive in dealing with the cases entrusted to him by his clients, and of advising them in a useful, pragmatic, rigorous and transparent way.

He assists and defends his clients mainly in real estate law and commercial law in the broadest sense, as well as in road safety regulation.

In real estate law, he combines legal and technical skills, having successfully completed a specialisation as a real estate expert (EFPME-2007/2008).

Olivier de Theux is frequently consulted in the following more specific areas, in which he has considerable expertise and experience:

Property law :

• disputes relating to sale or purchase of property (urban planning infringements, hidden defects, lack of essential or substantial information, rescission, nullity, etc.);
• disposals of real estate property companies (preparation of contracts, due diligence, advice) ;
• commercial lease, office lease and residential lease (including second homes and tourist accommodation);
• co-ownership (rights and duties of the managing agent, general meetings, charges, works, neighbourhood disturbances, etc.);
• real estate brokerage (rights and duties of estate agents and brokers, commissions and remuneration) ;
• construction (rights and duties of architects and building contractors, defects, delays, legal and private expertise, etc.) ;
• property investment, management and development.

Commercial law :

• Preparation of all types of contracts and general terms and conditions of sale;
• debt recovery (unpaid invoices) ;
• disputed invoices ;
• market practice and consumer protection.
• Road safety regulation.
• traffic offences ;
• accidents and liability ;
• summons to appear before the Police Court.

Olivier de Theux also regularly assists clients in employment law, company law, banking and finance law, media law and intellectual property law (copyright, trademarks, patents), business criminal law and family law, where necessary in collaboration with his partners who are highly specialised in these areas.