Sector-specific expertise in the property and hospitality sectors
The firm has developed particular expertise in fire safety applied to the real estate, hospitality, horeca, and tourist accommodation sectors, where the requirements for the protection of people and continuity of operations are particularly high.
We accompany you and manage visits and requests with the fire prevention officers (emergency zones, SIAMU…). Mr. Philippe Simonart has represented a large number of establishments to obtain exemptions from the Fire Safety Commission and to obtain a fire safety certificate, from boutique hotels to the largest hotels in Belgium with more than 500 rooms.
We regularly assist:
- hotel operators and tourist accommodation concepts;
- owners and managers of buildings open to the public;
- renovation, conversion, or compliance projects for existing buildings;
- operators facing injunctions or requirements from fire services.
This sector knowledge allows us to anticipate risks, engage effectively with authorities, and adapt legal solutions to the technical and operational constraints on the ground.
Concordes also acts as a facilitator in terms of operations, regulatory standards, manufacturer-dealer relationships, and operational constraints.
Litigation and risk prevention
Concordes Avocats also assists its clients in the prevention and management of sensitive situations, particularly regarding:
- inspections and checks by fire services;
- expiration of the fire safety certificate;
- injunctions for compliance and deadlines for execution;
- administrative sanctions and closure measures;
- civil and criminal liability in the event of an incident.
A pragmatic and business-focused approach
True to the spirit of Concordes™, the firm favors a pragmatic, proactive, and cross-cutting approach, in close collaboration with architects, study offices, fire prevention experts, firefighters (SIAMU, rescue zones) and administrative authorities.
The objective is to provide secure and operational support, conciliatory, allowing for calm operational management and the anticipation of issues related to fire safety in order to enable the opening of a hotel establishment, a tourist accommodation.
