Advocatenkantoor Antwerpen & Brussel | Scale

Scale was previously Schoups

Scale was previously Schoups

What defines us

Engagement

We think along, respond quickly, and keep the lines short. This way, clients always know where they stand and what the next step is.

Expertise

We translate complex legal issues into clear advice and concrete follow-up steps.

AI & Innovation

We share knowledge and actively translate it into practical tools and solutions that we develop ourselves.

Positioning

Scalable and flexible, with the power of a large office and the proximity of a boutique approach.

Schoups becomes Scale

From 4 June 2026 we will have a new name: Scale.

An important step

Zidis - new step in their growth story

In recent months, we had the privilege of guiding Zidis through an important new step in its growth story. The production house raised growth capital from investment fund Akiles, aimed at further scaling and an accelerated acquisition strategy within the Benelux.

Aertssen Group - assisting in the acquisition of Ghent Dredging

Aertssen Group nam Ghent Dredging over en werd daarbij juridisch begeleid door het team van / SCALE. Samen met Aertssen, BDO en Lamote Stragier Advocaten werd de transactie vlot en succesvol afgerond.

Opera Ballet Vlaanderen - Historical merger in the Flemish cultural landscape

Opera Ballet Vlaanderen en Antwerp Symphony Orchestra bundelen sinds 1 maart 2026 hun krachten als één kunstinstelling. / SCALE begeleidde mee de juridische omkadering van dit complexe traject, dat resulteert in één van de grootste culturele spelers in België.

Domains

Company Law

We provide assistance regarding all company law questions, both in an advisory and a contentious context. We guarantee high quality and a sense of pragmatism.

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Acquisitions (M&A)

We specialise in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, and private equity transactions.

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Commercial Law

We have extensive expertise regarding all commercial law aspects that a business may face, both in the context of providing advice and in the context of disputes.

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Distribution Law & Market Practices

We have extensive experience and in-depth expertise regarding distribution agreements and the various legal issues related to them.

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Insolvency

We have specialised knowledge of insolvency law and support businesses in all aspects of it.

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Restructuring

We have a specialised team focused on restructuring in the broadest sense and support businesses in all aspects of it.

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Arbitration

The Scale arbitration team has specialised know-how in the field of arbitration, both ad-hoc and institutional.

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Mediation

The Scale mediation team focuses on dispute avoidance and dispute resolution, considering all options.

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Private Construction Law

We have unparalleled expertise and know-how in assisting contractors and other businesses in the context of construction projects.

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Public Procurement

We are an important and leading player in the field of public procurement. We have a particular specialisation in the follow-up of complex public infrastructure projects.

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Real Estate and Project Development

We have years of practical experience in all aspects of real estate law.

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Tenancy Law

Our specialised team handles all aspects of tenancy law, including commercial leases, residential leases, common leases, brewery contracts, and real estate leasing.

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International Construction Contracts

We have in-depth knowledge of international construction contracts.

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Social Obligations in Construction

We have specific knowledge and experience regarding the labour law obligations that rest on construction companies.

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Insurance Law

We support companies in all aspects of risk management and insuring risks.

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Environmental Law

We have particular expertise in multidisciplinary advice and procedures in the field of environmental law and public/contractual real estate issues in the three regions.

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Public Procurement

We are an important and leading player in the field of public procurement. We have a particular specialisation in the follow-up of complex public infrastructure projects.

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Environmental Law

We have a special expertise in multidisciplinary consultancy and procedures in the field of environmental law and public law/contractual real estate issues in the three regions (Flemish, Brussels and Walloon Region).

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Climate and renewable energy

We have a special knowledge of (renewable) energy projects, sustainable building, energy law issues and climate law, both at international, European and national/regional levels.

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Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

We have a multidisciplinary team to provide advice in public-private partnership (PPP) cases.

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Labour law

We assist clients regarding all aspects of individual and collective labour law, as well as the concrete and pragmatic approach to everyday HR issues.

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Restructurings

We have a specialised team focused on restructuring in the broadest sense and support businesses in all aspects of it.

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Social criminal law

We have in-depth knowledge of the many criminally sanctioned obligations that rest on employers regarding labour law and social security.

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Social obligations in construction

We have specific knowledge and experience regarding the labour law obligations that rest on construction companies.

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Privacy & data protection

We guide companies in the context of the processing of personal data (GDPR) and privacy.

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Secondment / In-house lawyer

We provide temporary reinforcement of your legal team with experienced lawyers.

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