Pieter-Jan Franssen

Pieter-Jan Franssen is a Belgian attorney and the founder and managing partner of Koraal Advocaten, a law firm based in Belgium. As a multilingual legal professional fluent in Dutch, English, German, and French, Franssen has established himself as a forward-thinking advocate in the Belgian legal landscape.

Franssen's approach to legal practice is characterized by his preference for building rather than managing, and his commitment to asking questions rather than making assumptions. He views technology, including artificial intelligence, not as a threat to the legal profession but as an opportunity to genuinely improve the quality of legal work and services provided to clients.

Franssen founded Koraal Advocaten with a specific vision in mind—to create the type of law firm he believed should exist in the modern legal environment. This entrepreneurial approach reflects his commitment to innovation and his desire to reshape traditional legal practice through the integration of new technologies and methodologies.

As managing partner, Franssen has positioned Koraal Advocaten as a firm that embraces technological advancement in legal services. His perspective on artificial intelligence and technology integration demonstrates a progressive approach to legal practice, viewing these tools as means to enhance rather than replace human expertise in legal matters.

With proficiency in four languages—Dutch, English, German, and French—Franssen is well-positioned to serve international clients and handle cross-border legal matters, reflecting the increasingly global nature of modern legal practice in Belgium and throughout Europe.

Pieter-Jan Franssen started his career with a bar internship in 2014 after completing his studies, worked for another law firm for one year, then started his own practice. Koraal Advocaten is located on Kunstlaan in Hasselt and the team manages twenty lawyers and paralegals. The firm focuses on businesses and governments with expertise in public procurement law, spatial planning, construction law, corporate law, insolvency law and insurance.

Full name	Pieter-Jan Franssen
Role	Advocaat - Managing Partner
Organization	Koraal Advocaten
Country	Belgium
Industry	Legal
Specialties	Corporate Law · Legal Innovation · AI Integration in Legal Practice · Technology Law
Languages	en, nl, de, fr
Consulting rate	EUR 180 per hour
Bookable	Yes — via TinRate

• Koraal bouwt tweede kamp in Bilzen — Made in (2026-04-13)
  Managing Partner Pieter-Jan Franssen discusses Koraal Advocaten's expansion plans and new collaborations during their office renovation.
• Advocatenkantoren fusioneren: Koraal gaat schitteren — Made in (2026-04-13)
  Pieter-Jan Franssen takes daily leadership of the team while Johan Vanmuysen and Geert Lambrechts focus on legal content in the new merged firm.

• Pieter-Jan Franssen - Koraal Advocaten | LinkedIn (LinkedIn)
• Pieter-Jan Franssen (@pjfranssen) on Twitter (X)
• Koraal Advocaten (@koraaladvocaten) Instagram (Instagram)
• Koraal Advocaten Facebook Page (Facebook)
• Koraal Advocaten Company LinkedIn (LinkedIn)

• Ondernemersklankbord advocaat Pieter Jan Franssen | UNIZO

• Koraal. What's in a name? - Interview with Pieter-Jan Franssen
• Pieter-Jan Franssen – Medium (Medium)

• What's the difference between a corporation and an LLC? (Corporate Law)
• How do I incorporate my business? (Corporate Law)
• How do I incorporate a business in Belgium? (Corporate Law)
• How to incorporate a business and what are the essential steps for company formation? (Corporate Law)
• How do I incorporate a company in Belgium step by step? (Corporate Law)
• What is a limited liability company (LLC)? (Corporate Law)
• What is corporate governance and what are the key responsibilities of a board of directors? (Corporate Law)
• What is corporate governance and why is it important? (Corporate Law)
• What is corporate governance and why is it important for companies? (Corporate Law)
• What is corporate governance and why is it important for businesses? (Corporate Law)

Expert	Role	Country	Rate	Languages
Arne Sabbe	Sports Lawyer / UCI Riders' Agent, Leyman Law & Sport / A&J All Sports	Belgium	EUR 130/hr	en, nl, fr
Arno Van Overberghe	Immigration Lawyer (Belgium), Voorrecht - Soenen Bruno BVBA	Belgium	EUR 100/hr	nl, fr, en
Axel Desmet	Tech & Commercial Lawyer, Cresco	Belgium	EUR 150/hr	en, nl
Ben Antonissen	Advocaat, Antonissen Advocaten	Netherlands	EUR 200/hr	nl, en, fr
Ben Leyman	Lawyer | Sports Lawyer | UCI Riders' Agent, Leyman Law & Sports | A&J All Sports	Belgium	EUR 150/hr	nl, en, fr
Benedicte Leroy	Legal Counsel, Noma advocaten	Belgium	EUR 250/hr	en, nl, fr

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• Pieter-Jan Franssen - Koraal Advocaten | LinkedIn
• Ondernemersklankbord advocaat Pieter Jan Franssen | UNIZO
• Koraal. What's in a name? - Interview with Pieter-Jan Franssen
• Pieter-Jan Franssen (@pjfranssen) on Twitter
• Pieter-Jan Franssen – Medium
• Koraal Advocaten & Bemiddelaars
• Koraal Advocaten & Bemiddelaars - Home
• Koraal Advocaten (@koraaladvocaten) Instagram
• Koraal Advocaten Facebook Page
• Koraal Advocaten Company LinkedIn

1. LinkedIn Profile — accessed 2026-04-13
2. UNIZO Interview — accessed 2026-04-13
3. Made in Article — accessed 2026-04-13
4. Made in Expansion Article — accessed 2026-04-13
5. Company Blog Interview — accessed 2026-04-13