Our authors
Meet the experts behind our courses.
Stefan Ruysschaert
Stefan Ruysschaert has received an economic pre-education at UGent. He is an advisor at the Federal Public Service Finance and is the author of numerous contributions in the field of taxation in leading journals and books. In addition, he is, among other things, a member of the editorial board of Fiscalnet and the Journal of Rent.
Astrid Clabots
Astrid Clabots is advocaat, erkend bemiddelaar en specialist in mede-eigendom en vastgoedrecht. Al meer dan twintig jaar begeleidt ze eigenaars, verhuurders en verenigingen van mede-eigenaars bij juridische vragen en conflicten rond vastgoed. Vanuit haar kantoren in Hasselt en Oostende combineert ze diepgaande juridische expertise met een heel menselijke aanpak, waarbij luisteren en bemiddelen altijd centraal staan.
Christophe Lemmens
Christophe Lemmens is a partner attorney specializing in health law, with a particular focus on patient rights, medical liability, and healthcare governance. He obtained his doctorate in law from the University of Antwerp with an award-winning thesis on advance directives regarding end-of-life decisions. In addition to his practice as an attorney, he is a guest professor at the University of Antwerp, where he teaches health law. Christophe is the author of numerous scientific publications, regularly gives lectures both nationally and internationally, and is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Health Law / Revue de Droit de la Santé. Furthermore, he is an active member of the Federal Control and Evaluation Commission on Euthanasia. Due to his combination of academic expertise and practical experience, he is regarded as a respected authority in health law.
Inge De Haes
Inge De Haes is a partner at Agio Legal and has over 30 years of experience in corporate law. She advises companies and shareholders on commercial contracts and disputes, corporate law issues, restructurings, and insolvency proceedings. Additionally, she has handled numerous bankruptcy cases as a trustee appointed by the commercial court of Antwerp. Through her many years of experience as a lawyer and trustee, she combines legal expertise with a strong practice-oriented vision, enabling her to efficiently guide companies through both daily and complex legal challenges.
Philippe Van den Broecke
Philippe Van den Broecke is the founder and partner of Agio Legal and a recognized specialist in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), restructurings, and insolvency law. He advises companies, shareholders, and investors on complex transactions and strategic legal issues. His pragmatic and business-oriented approach has earned him recognition in, among others, The Legal 500. Thanks to his extensive practical experience, he combines in-depth legal expertise with a keen insight into the challenges faced by businesses.
Tom Reingraber
Tom Reingraber is Senior Counsel binnen het Business & Commercial team van KPMG Law en gespecialiseerd in ondernemingsrecht, commerciële contracten en geschillenbeslechting. Als ervaren procesadvocaat staat hij ondernemingen bij in complexe commerciële, verzekerings- en vennootschapsrechtelijke geschillen. Daarnaast beschikt hij over ruime expertise in het opstellen en onderhandelen van commerciële overeenkomsten. Dankzij zijn combinatie van litigation- en transactiekennis biedt Tom pragmatische juridische oplossingen die aansluiten bij de dagelijkse realiteit van ondernemingen. Hij is een regelmatig spreker op seminars en publiceert frequent over actuele ontwikkelingen binnen het proces- en ondernemingsrecht.
Frederik Verstreken
Frederik Verstreken is advocaat bij DLA Piper en gespecialiseerd in ondernemingsrecht, met een bijzondere focus op fusies en overnames (M&A) en vennootschapsrechtelijke transacties. Hij begeleidt ondernemingen bij complexe juridische vraagstukken en strategische transacties, waarbij hij juridische expertise combineert met een pragmatische en resultaatgerichte aanpak. Vanuit zijn praktijk adviseert hij cliënten in uiteenlopende sectoren over groei, herstructureringen en commerciële opportuniteiten. Dankzij zijn sterke academische achtergrond en dagelijkse betrokkenheid bij het bedrijfsleven biedt Frederik een heldere en praktijkgerichte kijk op juridische uitdagingen waarmee ondernemingen vandaag worden geconfronteerd.
Vincent Vandeputte
Vincent Vandeputte, better known as The Business Dad, is an entrepreneur, business coach, and partner at Swift Skills. With years of experience in sales, leadership, and organizational development, he guides entrepreneurs and professionals in achieving sustainable growth. Previously, he was active as a coach at Dale Carnegie Training, where he specialized in leadership, communication, negotiation, persuasion, and self-confidence. Additionally, he supported organizations such as KPMG, ESA, and Accenture as a business consultant in culture and transformation projects. Through his podcast, social media, and training programs, Vincent shares practical insights on business, sales, mindset, and personal leadership, always based on both his successes and his experiences in entrepreneurship.