Axel De Hoon
About Axel De Hoon
Axel De Hoon is a Junior Associate in Banking & Finance currently working at A&O Shearman in Antwerp. He has a background in law, having served in various roles including President of ELSA Antwerpen and as a volunteer focused on supporting vulnerable communities in Brussels.
Work at A&O Shearman
Axel De Hoon currently serves as a Junior Associate in the Banking & Finance department at A&O Shearman. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to various legal projects and initiatives within the firm. His position involves providing legal support and advice to clients in the banking and finance sector.
Education and Expertise
Axel De Hoon holds a Master's degree in Law from the University of Antwerp, which he completed from 2020 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Law from the same institution between 2017 and 2020. Additionally, he participated in summer schools at Universidade Nova de Lisboa and Tallinn University, focusing on International Organisations and IT-Law, respectively, in 2019.
Background
Before joining A&O Shearman, Axel De Hoon gained diverse experience in the legal field through various internships and leadership roles. He worked as a Summer Intern at Allen & Overy and Quorum Advocaten in 2021 and 2020, respectively. He also held positions as President and Vice President of ELSA Antwerpen, where he was involved in organizing seminars and conferences.
Achievements
Axel De Hoon was the Founding President of Antwerp Law School Consultancy vzw from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Student Representative for the Coordination Committee of the Master of Laws program at the University of Antwerp from 2020 to 2022. His volunteer work with ToekomstATELIERdelAvenir (TADA) since 2023 focuses on supporting socially vulnerable teenagers in Brussels.