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Cabinet d'avocats Altea
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Immigration Law
Belgian nationality law
Private international Family Law

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Altea Attorneys

Lawyer Brussels


Founded in 2012, Altea Law Firm is recognized in Belgium for its rare expertise in areas where law is closely intertwined with life paths. Specializing in immigration law, Belgian nationality law, and private international family law, the firm stands out for its ability to handle sensitive and complex situations, both in Belgium and internationally.

At its head, Me Céline Verbrouck, attorney at the Brussels Bar, brings to her clients over 25 years of experience in these constantly evolving fields. She is supported by a dedicated team that shares the same values: attentiveness, accessibility, legal excellence, and the defense of fundamental rights.

Our strong niches

  • Access to Belgian nationality (acquisition and recovery): comprehensive support for obtaining nationality, including for former Belgians and their descendants wishing to re-establish their legal bond with Belgium.
  • Economic immigration: advice and assistance for obtaining single permits and professional cards, enabling foreign workers and entrepreneurs to settle in Belgium on a long-term basis.
  • Special and diplomatic residence: tailored support for diplomats, international officials, and agents of organizations (NATO, European Union, EUROCONTROL, etc.), particularly for the granting of unlimited residence permits and nationality-related procedures.
  • Family reunification: strategic assistance for couples and families wishing to live together in Belgium, with rigorous handling of the legal and administrative requirements.
  • International filiation: expertise in complex cases of surrogacy abroad and in the recognition in Belgium of parentage established internationally, as well as in adoption projects.

A human and strategic approach

At Altea, we do not push clients into unnecessary procedures. Each client chooses the format that truly suits their needs:

  • either a one-off consultation (bookable online via this website), during which they receive practical, comprehensive, and personalized advice, delivered orally within the consultation time;
  • or the opening of a case file for more complete support when ongoing follow-up or legal proceedings are required.

This approach ensures a clear and balanced relationship, built on trust, efficiency, and relevant legal solutions.

Each case is handled in a personalized and proactive manner, with constant attention to clarity, anticipation, and effectiveness. Whether it involves legal advice, administrative procedures, or litigation before Belgian and international courts, Altea guarantees comprehensive and high-quality support.

Thanks to this combination of experience, specialization, and human commitment, Altea Law Firm stands out as a unique partner for individuals, families, and institutions facing international legal challenges or exceptional life circumstances.

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  • Article 10 of the Belgian Nationality Code: a key tool against statelessness for children born in Belgium

    (Published on 08/03/2026)

    Two important judgments—handed down in Brussels and Antwerp—strongly reaffirm the purpose of Article 10, §1 of the Belgian Nationality Code (BNC): to prevent a child born in Belgium from remaining without a nationality. Beyond the specific situations discussed in these cases, which involved children of Palestinian parents, these decisions are relevant to all files in which a child born in Belgium risks statelessness (or is confronted, in a purely theoretical way, with the alleged existence of a foreign nationality that is difficult to obtain, uncertain, or unproven).

    Read more …
  • Student visa refusal: interim relief proceedings can save the academic year

    (Published on 28/02/2026)

    A refusal of a study visa can ruin an academic year… even if the decision is unlawful. In an important judgment of 26 February 2026 (No. 22/2026), the Belgian Constitutional Court confirms a procedural reality that is often overlooked: in principle, the “extremely urgent” suspension procedure before the Council for Alien Law Litigation (CCE) is not available against a refusal of a student visa.

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ALTEA LAWYERS

Altea brings together lawyers highly specialised in: Foreign nationals, Nationality law and private international family law.

The firm strives to be accessible.

Altea covers many intertwining areas but the firm’s lawyers all have an interest in defending human rights.

ADDRESS AND CONTACT

Boulevard Louis Schmidt 56, 1040 Etterbeek - Belgium

+32(0)2 894 45 70