Respected Belgian boutique Crosby Renouf relaunched as Crosby Houben & Aps on 3 May this year, creating a new independent practice in Brussels, specialising in competition and European Union (EU) law.

The firm opted to relaunch for the second time since 2004 with the hire of seven new lawyers, including Simmons & Simmons’ Brussels head of employment, Marcel Houben – now a name partner at the new firm.