Leo Neels

Leo Neels is an experienced legal professional and academic based in Belgium. Currently serving as an Advocaat and a member of the Antwerp Bar at equilibrium ius since July 2021, Leo is also a Partner at Inovigate and holds several advisory and leadership roles, including Membership in the Societal Advisory Council at Hannah Arendt Instituut and as an Honorary Fellow at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Additionally, Leo has been a member of the Senate at KU Leuven and was involved with Stichting DE TIJD vzw as a board member until January 2024. Previous experiences include roles as a board member and acting general director at Itinera Institute and as a jury member for the Persprijs voor Gerechtelijke Journalistiek JACQUES VAN VEEN. Leo Neels holds a Ph.D. in Law from KU Leuven.