Corneel Debusscher
About Corneel Debusscher
Corneel Debusscher is a Junior Associate at Linklaters, specializing in Real Estate, Public, and Environmental law. He ranked 10th out of 344 law graduates at KU Leuven, where he achieved magna cum laude honors.
Work at Linklaters
Corneel Debusscher has been employed at Linklaters as a Junior Associate since October 2022. His role focuses on Real Estate law, along with Public and Environmental law. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Summer Associate at Linklaters for one month in 2022 in Bruxelles, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgique. His experience at Linklaters has contributed to his development in the legal field, allowing him to engage with complex legal issues in a prominent international law firm.
Education and Expertise
Corneel Debusscher has a strong educational background in law. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at KU Leuven from 2017 to 2020, graduating with magna cum laude honors and ranking 10th out of 344 law graduates. He then pursued a Master of Laws (Research Master) at KU Leuven from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he studied at the University of Edinburgh Law School during the same period. His academic journey also included an Erasmus exchange at the University of Strasbourg for one semester in 2021-2022.
Background
Corneel Debusscher's legal career began with various internships that provided him with practical experience. In 2021, he interned at Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick and Deloitte Legal, each for one month. These internships allowed him to gain insights into different areas of law and develop his skills before joining Linklaters. His educational achievements and internship experiences have laid a solid foundation for his current role as a Junior Associate.
Achievements
Corneel Debusscher has achieved notable academic recognition throughout his studies. He graduated magna cum laude from KU Leuven, ranking 10th among his peers in law. His participation in the Honours Programme at KU Leuven from 2019 to 2020 further highlights his commitment to academic excellence. These accomplishments reflect his dedication to the legal profession and his capability in handling complex legal matters.