Dominique Fostier
Independent Legal Counsel
Areas of expertise
Corporate law
Intellectual property
Employment law
My legal and business experience ranges from practicing as lawyer at the Brussels Bar to serving as legal in-house counsel in a highly complex and challenging (multinational) environment.
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About Me
Dominique Fostier
- 25+ years of experience as legal expert
- Experience as attorney and in house counsel
- Qualified Legal Interim Manager
- Experienced contract manager
- Pragmatic and business oriented approach
- Fluent in Dutch, French, English
- Broad knowledge of Belgian and international law
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What My Clients Say
During his time of Lead Lawyer Industry, a key position within our organization, Mr. Dominique Fostier, was able to develop his legal, language and negotiation skills while combing this with a proactive approach and a practical understanding of a highly complex business environment. He contributed significantly to increase the legal awareness of the people within the company by implementing and creating tools which have a direct impact in the identification and mitigation of (legal) risks.
ERIC HOHENAUERFormer general counsel SIEMENS NV
Mr. Dominique Fostier has been working as secretary general, a key position within our organization. During this time he was able to demonstrate and develop significantly his legal, language and communication skills in a changing, challenging and complex business environment. As a member of the management committee he further contributed to structure and formalize the decision making process.
JEROME LIPPENSCEO FINASUCRE NV
I am impressed by the wide-ranging legal expertise of Dominique. He really experienced the legal profession from many key angles : lawyer, in-house counsel, general counsel and now interim legal counsel. Also, Dominique is a “true” Belgian able to operate in Dutch, French, English and he adapts with genuine interest to multiple cultures. Last but not least, his passion for art is contagious !
TARIK HENNENDigital Marketing Strategist
Lindemans doet beroep op de juridische expertise van Dominique o.a. voor het opstellen van overeenkomsten met distributeurs en zijn heel tevreden over onze samenwerking. Dominique luistert naar onze behoeften, geeft aangepast en pragmatisch juridisch advies en is een expert op het gebied van overeenkomsten.
GUILLAUME VANDOORENSales and Marketing Manager BREWERY LINDEMANS NV
e-BO Enterprises werkt reeds geruime tijd samen met Dominique die ons adviseert in verschillende domeinen. Dominique begrijpt de business cases waarmee onze firma te maken heeft, slaagt er steeds in om op een professionele manier advies te geven en getuigt van een brede juridische kennis.
TOM OTTEVAERECOO e-Bo Enterprises NV
Ik heb met Dominique nauw samengewerkt als lid van het steering comittee in het kader van een complex offshore project binnen de offshore divisie van de ENGIE Fabricom groep. In dit project team beheerde Dominique als contractmanager de contractuele aspecten van het project. Dominique’s aanpak van de juridische problemen binnen het project getuigde niet enkel van een gedreven professionalisme maar evenals van een groot pragmatisch inlevingsvermogen.
HANS SCHIPPERMember steerco committee ENGIE FABRICOM NV
Mr. Dominique Fostier started his career in RESILUX NV as a legal counsel. Within the legal department he worked his way up to Chief Legal Counsel of the RESILUX group and was appointed as General Manager of our Russian subsidiary in October 2002. During this period I have particularly noticed that Mr. Fostier is a flexible, hard working person, open tot new challenges, eager to learn and able to work under pressure.
PETER DE CUYPERMANAGING DIRECTOR RESILUX NV
Ik heb Dominique leren kennen als Lead Lawyer Industry bij Siemens NV. Gedurende bijna 8 jaren doorzwommen we heel wat moeilijke watertjes en verzekerden we dat de technische projecten van onze ingenieur collega’s onder de juiste juridische omstandigheden en reactiviteit succesvol opgeleverd werden. Dominique heeft een brede en stevige vakkennis, werkt pragmatisch en snel, is pedagogisch ingesteld en staat graag mee met de voeten “on the field”.
Tim LenaertsResponsible operations and processes CEVORA VZW
Un service très professionnel, tant sur l’écoute, les conseils, la rapidité, et les solutions proposées !
Dominique nous a apporté son savoir-faire tout au long de notre collaboration et ces différentes conventions furent d’une grande aide pour notre entreprise.
Alexis RenardManaging director
Dominique heeft mij voor mij een op een professionele en deskundige manier een oplossing uitgewerkt binnen de grenzen van de huidige wetgeving en eveneens duidelijk uitgelegd wat de te respecteren regels zijn zodat ik met een gerust gemoed een eventuele fiscale controle aankan. Ik beveel bijgevolg de diensten van Dominique ten zeerste aan, aan alle “creatieve” architecten en freelancers die hun verloning wensen te optimaliseren dankzij auteursrechten.
Patrick JacobsArchitect
En tant que jeune entrepreneur spécialisé dans la communication digitale et podcast, je viens de créer mon entreprise. Pour l’optimalisation et la facturation de mes revenus en droits d’auteur, j’ai fait appel à Dominique, rencontré dans une espace de coworking. Dominique m’a tout de suite rassurée par son professionnalisme et impressionné par son pragmatisme et sa rapidité d’action. Avec l’aide de Dominique nous avions mis en place un système d’optimisation des droits d’auteur qui me permet de réaliser un gain considérable en termes de revenus ce qui est crucial lors du lancement d’une activité.
Elisa BrevetFounder
J’ai travaillé avec Dominique intensément dans le cadre d’un projet très complexe au Bénin régi par les règles FIDIC YELLOW BOOK. A l’arrivée de Dominique nous rencontrions beaucoup de difficultés avec notre client qui faisait preuve d’une attitude peu constructive et nous empêchait de progresser. Grâce au soutien de Dominique en tant que Contract manager et notamment grâce à sa bonne connaissance des règles FIDIC et ses précieux conseils au niveau juridique et stratégique, nous avons réussi en quelques mois à changer complètement l’attitude du client et sommes parvenus à obtenir le certificat de réception provisoire et à un accord sur plusieurs modifications. L’intervention de Dominique a été déterminante et très efficace. Je le recommande sans aucune hésitation.
BRUNO CHATRONChef de projet SIEMENS ENERGY SAS
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OVERVIEW
Areas of expertise
Commercial law
In a fast moving business environment, I help my clients to put the right legal framework in place for their operations. Business opportunities require good negotiation skills and solid contracts. Clients benefit from my wide experience in commercial law both at the national and international level to secure their business opportunities.
Intellectual property law
I help my clients to secure, enforce and optimize their intellectual property rights. If your business model and profits are driven by your intellectual property rights, I can advise you the appropriate legal measures to protect your intellectual property rights from your competitors.
Corporate law
Are you thinking about restructuring or optimizing your corporate structure or organisation? Whether you wish to restructure your corporate organisation, merge with another company or acquire another business, I can provide you the right legal expertise. I can also assist your company to comply with the new provisions of the Belgian Commercial code recently put in place by the Belgian government.
Scale-ups and start-ups services
The Belgian start-up and scale-up scene is booming. The same goes for corporate venturing, whereby large corporations collaborate with start-ups in order to develop new products, services or technologies. You are at an early stage of innovation? I can help you avoid costly mistakes by having the right legal framework in place.
Employment law
Are you looking for advice in relation to the drafting of an employment contract under Belgian law? Do you intent to hire freelancers or independents without creating a liability as being considered as employer? I help companies navigate the complex Belgian Employment law landscape.
Public procurement law & PPP
Do you need assistance to participate to a complex tender ? I provide training, support and specialised advice to companies participating in public procurement procedures and public-private partnerships (PPPs).
SPECIFIC Expertise
Legal Interim Services
Do you need a temporary replacement due to illness or maternity leave or you have a temporary increase in the volume of legal work? Or do you need additional or specific expertise for a particular project?
As experienced legal manager I have fulfilled several assignments as legal interim manager for various companies active in different sectors. Do not hesitate to contact me.
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