The vast majority of the world diamond trade goes through Antwerp, which is widely known for its high quality cleaving, cutting, setting, certification and trading of diamonds based on widely acknowledged trustworthiness, knowledge and expertise. 'Antwerp Cut' and 'Antwerp Quality' are therefore recognised worldwide as hallmarks of quality.

Whereas the diamond trade is mainly based on trust, elegis supervises and guides the sector through the legal framework of the Belgian and European regulations.

elegis has extensive experience in advising and supervising the various actors in the diamond sector, within the various fields the industry faces, including the establishment and/or restructuring of a Belgian company, commercial and contractual relations (including import and export), employment of (foreign) workers, and fiscal matters. elegis’ assistance includes advice, drafting of contracts, mediation, negotiation, and litigation, both in arbitration and before court.