Thomas De Beule is the Chief Operating Officer of A-Law International Law Firm, Belgium. The Belgian Law Firm provides national, European and International legal services. A-Law partnered with the Embassy of Nigeria in Brussels to organise Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum from 7th-9th June, 2023. A-Law is listed as Recommended Lawyers by The Association of Chinese Enterprises in Belgium and Luxembourg (AECBL) 2020 .The law firm was also nominated premier legal partner of Jiangsu Chamber of Commerce Benelux 2015, It was nominated for “Highest potential law firm of the year Belgium”, Belgian Legal Awards 2011 and 2013 as well as “Best Regional Law Firm Flanders”, Belgian Legal Awards 2010.
A-Law International Law Firm’s new regions of support are Albania, Serbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Turkey, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and DR Congo
Thomas De Beule speaks to Sunday Oyinloye Publisher, Green Savannah Diplomatic Cable on the Belgian perspective Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum
What was the level of involvement of A-Law in the just concluded Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum?
A-Law International Law Firm was one of the partners to the just concluded Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum that was hosted by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Can you speak on the Belgians perceptive of the Business Forum?
Certainly, as a Belgian myself, I was very glad to see the large number of Belgian companies with over 20 years of experience in doing Business in Africa. It shows that Belgium is ready to move ahead from not only oil & gas but also focusing on healthcare, construction, etc.
What do you think Nigeria will benefit in the immediate and long term?
I believe that one of the positive outcomes of the Business Forum is that the image and perception of Nigeria has changed amongst the Luxembourg and Belgium business community.
Would you say the Embassy of Nigeria in Brussels performed to expectation with the organisation of the Business Forum?
Yes definitely, as one of the consultants for the Embassy of Nigeria in Belgium, I worked together with the team of the Embassy in the preparation and execution of the Business Forum. I look back at the just concluded Business Forum satisfied with a lot of positive feedback from the companies that attended.
Do you foresee the economy of Nigeria being transformed as an outcome of the Business Forum?
I believe that the Business Forum has shown what Nigeria has to offer in terms of business and investment opportunities. This will certainly have an impact in the short term and long-term regarding business ventures and investments into Nigeria from Luxembourg and Belgium.
