Specialist areas
Kobe has a particular focus on:
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Real estate law (real estate transactions, commercial real estate projects, purchase agreements, rights in rem, flat co-ownership)
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Tenancy law
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Construction law (liability law, expert opinions)
Expertise and experience
Kobe has extensive experience in advising and guiding clients on various real estate and construction-related matters. He acts in contracting and lease disputes, and has particular expertise in expert opinions and liability law. He also advises and guides commercial real estate transactions, including asset deals and share deals, as well as real estate projects in a variety of sectors. In addition, he has in-depth expertise in all aspects of construction-related agreements.
Background
Kobe received his bachelor's and master's degrees in law from UHasselt and attended an Erasmus programme at the Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir. He started his career as a lawyer in 2018 and joined Lydian as an Associate in 2022, before being promoted to Senior Associate from 2025. He is a member of the Antwerp Bar.
Publications and speaking engagements
Kobe regularly publishes on current legal developments in real estate and construction law. He has given presentations at Antwerp Management School, the Institute for Business Development and the Lydian Real Estate Academy, among others, on topics such as construction contracts, liability of construction partners and flat co-ownership.