Elisabeth Puistienne is a cross-border commercial lawyer with French roots and a Belgian focus. With over three decades of experience in international commercial law, she bridges legal systems and business cultures to help clients navigate European challenges.
A seasoned dealmaker, Elisabeth combines pragmatic insight with deep expertise in commercial law, M&A, digital and e-commerce transformation, marketing & commercial practices , EU distribution design, compliance, and retail expansion across multiple sectors. She has held leadership positions as an in-house lawyer in the cement, beer, apparel, and retail industries, bringing firsthand industry knowledge to her practice. Clients value her clear advice, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to turn complexity into seamless business solutions.
Elisabeth is admitted to the Brussels Bar. She holds a Master’s in European Law from the Institut d’Études Européennes, as well as degrees in French Law (University of Lyon III), Belgian Law (Université Libre de Bruxelles), and an executive training course at Insead-Wharton University . She advises and represents clients in French and English.