Our team
Mathieu Baert
PartnerMathieu BAERT works as a Partner at Everest, specializing in sports law. He holds a master’s degree in Criminology (2013), a master’s degree in Law (2015), and a master’s degree in Business Economics (2017).
Mathieu Baert was appointed as an academic consultant for crime & sports at Ghent University on June 1, 2020.
In 2021, Mathieu Baert was recognized by the legal 500 as a “Rising Star,” specifically referring to his expertise in sports-related crime:
“Clients also recognise senior associate Mathieu Baert as ‘extremely professional and knowledgeable’ in sports-based crime and compliance”.
Mathieu BAERT is the author of scientific literature on doping and recently led a debate for Transparency International titled “Corruption in sports: What factors increase the risk for corruption in international sports federations”. Mathieu BAERT is also a member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Flemish Judo Federation.
Mathieu BAERT also has a competitive background as a judoka and cyclist, having been active both domestically and internationally.
Lore Vanden Berghe
Junior associateLore Vanden Berghe graduated cum laude with a master’s degree in law from Ghent University in 2022.
Since then, she has been registered as a lawyer at the Ghent Bar and joined the Everest office in Ghent.
Lore is active within the sports law department.
Lore has a competitive background as a gymnast and has been active both domestically and internationally. She is the chairperson of the Athletes’ Commission of the Flemish Gymnastics Federation and is also a member of the Licensing Committee of the Hockey Federation.
Email:Lore.VandenBerghe@everest-law.be
Tel:+32 (0)9/334.94.70
Maarten Princen
Junior associateMaarten Princen graduated cum laude with a master’s degree in law from Ghent University in 2022. During his studies, he also spent six months at the University of Bologna in Italy. He then pursued a master’s degree in European law at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, which he completed magna cum laude in 2023.
In September 2023, Maarten began his career as a lawyer at Everest Law Ghent. He is active in the departments of public law and sports law.
Email: Maarten.Princen@everest-law.be
Tel:+32 (0)9/334.94.70