Our history
Auderghem study
Georges Huygens
1913
Georges Huygens set up his practice in the Résidence "Les Hirondelles" on the Boulevard du Souverain, opposite the Château de Val Duchesse.
In parallel with his career as a notary, Georges Huygens became involved in politics, successively becoming Chairman of the Auderghem Public Assistance Commission (now CPAS), local councillor and alderman.
In recognition of his work, a street in Auderghem now bears his name.
Pierre Garde
1948
Notaire Garde accompanied the growing urbanisation of Auderghem. In the 1960s, he had the building that now houses the firm built to make it his permanent home.
He practised as a notary until his death on 13 December 1983.
Olivier Verstraete
1984
Notary Olivier Verstraete has practised as a notary for more than thirty years, and has developed the firm considerably to meet the needs of modern society: more staff, computerisation, larger offices, etc.
Renaud Verstraete
2010
Notary Renaud Verstraete has endeavoured to continue the modernisation of the practice by completely renovating the offices and infrastructure.
Alexis Cruysmans
2018
Together, they have worked on the digital development of the firm, enabling it to make the transition to a digital environment, enhancing the quality of service and flexibility offered to customers and staff alike.
Watermael-Boitsfort study
Edouard Behets - Wydemans
1912
At the time, Watermael-Boitsfort was a rural municipality with a population of around 10,000, still focused on farming and exploiting the Forêt de Soignes.
Edouard Behets-Wydemans moved to the town and had a building constructed on Avenue Alfred Solvay 5, where he practised as a notary and also lived with his family. The building stood opposite the Church of Saint-Hubert, which was still under construction at the time, in the rapidly expanding Wiener district.
Eugène Behets - Wydemans
1951
He took over the notary's office and continued to develop it, in parallel with the growing urbanisation of Watermael-Boitsfort.
He stayed on to work and live with his family in the building his father had built on avenue Alfred Solvay 5.
He was also heavily involved in local life, notably as an alderman and chairman of the CPAS.
His own son, Yves Behets-Wydemans, was also a notary in another Brussels office.
Luc Van De Velde
1975
He stayed on to work for several years in the building on avenue Alfred Solvay 5. The building still exists today.
Although Watermael-Boitsfort had by then become a predominantly residential area, it was able to resist over-densification thanks to a policy aimed at preserving its green surroundings.
Christiaan De Grave
1989
He moved the office to a small modernist house on rue Major Nicolas-Rémy 12, a few hundred metres from the historic building, still in the Wiener district.
He was also politically active within the CVP.
He handed in his study ten years later.
Philippe DAEMS
2000
Philippe Daems worked hard to get the firm back on its feet in the early years. He then took charge of its development, while maintaining a family and local character, based on listening and availability. He also lived in the commune with his family.
He first moved the office near Place Keym, to a large building on Avenue du Martin Pêcheur 19-21. He then moved back to the Wiener district, rue Willy Coppens 5, opposite the Eglise Saint-Hubert.
He remained in office until his unexpected death in early 2024.
THE NOTILIUS STUDY
Jérôme du Bus de Warnaffe
2024
The arrival of a third notary has enabled us to continue to guarantee a continuous high-quality service and greater availability for all our clients.
Resumption of the Daems study
2025
In order to ensure the continuity of the notarial service in the two structures and to benefit from constructive synergies, the notaries Renaud Verstraete, Alexis Cruysmans and Jérôme du Bus de Warnaffe have decided to set up a multi-resident practice together, still under the banner of «Notilius», maintaining a branch in Auderghem and a branch in Watermael-Boitsfort.
Relocation of the Watermael-Boitsfort branch
2026
This move enabled us to offer the same level of comfort and modernity to our clients and staff, whatever the branch, particularly in terms of digital technology and parking.
The Auderghem branch remains at Boulevard du Souverain 288 in Auderghem.
Georges Huygens
1913
Georges Huygens set up his practice in the Résidence "Les Hirondelles" on the Boulevard du Souverain, opposite the Château de Val Duchesse.
In parallel with his career as a notary, Georges Huygens became involved in politics, successively becoming Chairman of the Auderghem Public Assistance Commission (now CPAS), local councillor and alderman.
In recognition of his work, a street in Auderghem now bears his name.
Pierre Garde
1948
Notaire Garde accompanied the growing urbanisation of Auderghem. In the 1960s, he had the building that now houses the firm built to make it his permanent home.
He practised as a notary until his death on 13 December 1983.
Olivier Verstraete
1984
Notary Olivier Verstraete has practised as a notary for more than thirty years, and has developed the firm considerably to meet the needs of modern society: more staff, computerisation, larger offices, etc.
Renaud Verstraete
2010
Notary Renaud Verstraete has endeavoured to continue the modernisation of the practice by completely renovating the offices and infrastructure.
Cruysmans & Verstraete
2018
Together, they have worked on the digital development of the firm, enabling it to make the transition to a digital environment, enhancing the quality of service and flexibility offered to customers and staff alike.
Notilius
2024
The arrival of a third notary means that we can continue to guarantee a continuous high-quality service and greater availability for all our clients. Their complementary skills are a real asset.
You will meet the three notaries when you sign your deed, but they will also make every effort to be available to you personally when your file is opened and throughout its processing.