Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 1
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The firm offers a pre-eminent M&A practice in the Belgian market, advising on a range of corporate law matters, including acquisitions, sales and restructurings. It offers an exceptional track record of representing international private equity houses, financial institutions and investors in multi-jurisdictional transactions. The firm also has prodigious expertise representing Belgian clients from the TMT sector. The team also benefits from the support of colleagues in the firm's well-ranked banking and competition teams spread across the Brussels and Antwerp offices, as well as its outstanding international network. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers have a very down-to-earth approach from partners and associates. They are very knowledgeable, always available and protect our interests."
"It is a top-quality law firm."
"The lawyers are cooperative, reactive and communicative."
"The lawyers have a very down-to-earth approach from partners and associates. They are very knowledgeable, always available and protect our interests."
"It is a top-quality law firm."
"The lawyers are cooperative, reactive and communicative."
Notable Practitioners
Dirk Meeus has a phenomenal reputation for acting for Belgian companies on substantial transactions in the manufacturing industry, as well as representing them in hostile takeovers. Meeus also advises international private equity houses on multi-jurisdictional transactions.
"Dirk Meeus is extremely pragmatic and just my number one partner to go to."
"Dirk is a deal-making lawyer who goes the extra mile."
Wouter Van de Voorde has a prominent practice acting for Belgian clients on significant strategic mergers. He is also widely experienced in advising international banking and private equity clients on acquisitions.
"Wouter Van de Voorde is really business-oriented."
Frederiek Adams advises a range of international industry clients on cross-border transactions. He further assists institutional investors with transactions in the manufacturing and financial services sectors.
"Frederiek Adams is pragmatic and solutions-driven, which is key in M&A negotiations."
Hans Kets acts for leading Belgian industry clients in the telecommunications and technology sectors, advising on strategic sales and acquisitions, as well as joint venture agreements. He also assists with carve-outs and sales to private equity houses.
"It's really brilliant how Hans Kets approaches different styles of clients and counterparties."
"Hans is always close, available and very client-minded."
Pierre-Olivier Mahieu has notable experience advising domestic clients on substantial transactions in the insurance, manufacturing and aerospace industries.
"Pierre-Olivier Mahieu is considered a strong business partner."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
Belgium