Steve Griess (Lic. Jur. ULB, 2005, Advanced Master in European Law 2006, Institute for European studies) has been practicing law at the French-speaking Brussels Bar since 2006. He has worked in various major law firms based in Brussels, as member and then head of their litigation/arbitration practice groups. His daily practice focuses on private law and commercial litigation, both at national and international level. He has gained extensive experience in distribution (franchising, agency, and distributorship agreements), real estate, contract and liability law and enforcement law. Steve Griess has been involved in several arbitration cases and is currently completing a mediation training. He also works as an assistant professor at Brussels University (ULB) since 2007.