Philippe Van Dijck

Lawyer (Partner) | Co-Author “Recht om te Ondernemen” | Public Speaker

Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

I am a partner at AMBOS LAWYERS, a leading law firm in Belgium that provides specialized legal services in shipping, transport, and commercial law. With 15 years of experience as a qualified Belgian lawyer, I have developed a strong expertise and reputation in the shipping industry, where I advise and represent both national and international clients on various legal matters and disputes. My main area of practice is shipping law, where I handle complex and high-profile cases involving cargo claims, ship casualties, ship arrests, ship auctions, compliance, and maritime due diligence. I also teach and lecture on international maritime law to seafarers, professionals, and students, sharing my knowledge and passion for the maritime world. As a board member and secretary of YoungShip Belgium, I actively contribute to the promotion and development of young professionals in the Belgian Maritime Cluster.

Experience

  • Ambos (15 yrs 10 mos)
    • Lawyer (Partner) at AMBOS LAWYERS
      Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

    • Lawyer (Managing Associate)
      Oct 2010 - Jun 2022 · 11 yrs 9 mos

  • Board Member (Secretary) at YoungShip Belgium
    Jun 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

    YoungShip Belgium is a non-profit organization founded by and made-up for maritime professionals aged less than 35 years. Our goal is to provide a platform for competence and network development and promote young professionals in the Belgian Maritime Cluster.

  • Guest Lecturer at University of Antwerp
    Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

  • Lecturer Legal Transport training at Portilog
    Sep 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

  • Guest Lecturer at Antwerp Maritime Academy
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos