Heleen Nackaerts

Heleen Nackaerts has been a trainee lawyer at Strada Legale since July 2021. She graduated with distinction as Master of Laws at the University of Antwerp in June 2020.
Who and what
Ms Heleen Nackaerts graduated with distinction in 2020 with a Master of Laws degree from the University of Antwerp, with a major in Civil Law and a minor in Social Law. During her studies, she gained broad practical experience through various internships, including one at the Antwerp Court of Appeal.

Today, she focuses primarily on real estate and construction law. She advises and assists both individuals and businesses with a wide range of legal matters, from disputes concerning construction contracts and real estate transactions to issues involving defects, liability and the performance of works. She also has particular experience in advising and providing legal support to associations of co-owners and their property managers.

In addition, she practises in the broader field of civil law and has relevant experience in environmental and planning law. This broad legal background enables her to approach cases not only from a strictly legal perspective, but also with an understanding of their wider context and practical implications.

During her bar traineeship, Ms Nackaerts was selected as a finalist in the 2022 Ridder René Victor Moot Court Competition, organised by the Flemish Conference at the Antwerp Bar. In the same year, she obtained the Supralat certificate following completion of the Salduz training programme.

Her approach is centred on commitment, clarity and a solution-oriented mindset. Ms Nackaerts takes the time to gain a thorough understanding of her clients’ circumstances and concerns, translating these into a clear legal strategy. She handles every case with due care and attention to detail, taking both the legal and practical context into account.

A good lawyer must not only know the law, but also understand what is truly at stake for a client. That is why Ms Nackaerts adopts a personal and approachable approach, guiding her clients with dedication and determination.

Heleen Nackaerts