Corporate/M&A - Belgium
What the team is known for
ARGO LAW is a notable corporate boutique advising both selling and buying parties on a wide range of M&A transactions. The lawyers offer significant experience in auction processes and private equity deals, as well as acting on transactions in the real estate, media and healthcare industries. The team has a strong client portfolio among Belgian investors, assisting with outgoing cross-border deals and fund structuring.
Strengths
"The team at ARGO LAW is creative in solving problems."
"The lawyers are sharp and pragmatic."
"ARGO LAW has seasoned senior partners who are complemented by ambitious and driven junior counsels."
Work highlights
ARGO LAW assisted the Stadsbader family with the sale of Cantillana to Holcim.
Notable practitioners
Bert Van Ingelghem is highly active advising private equity houses and publicly listed clients on cross-border transactions. "Bert Van Ingelghem provides excellent deal support on key matters." "Bert shows an unparalleled mix of smartness, creativity and pragmatism, which is key in this segment of the market."
Kris Verdoodt has a strong practice acting for private equity houses on healthcare and manufacturing sector transactions. He also acts on complex public transactions in the telecoms industry. "Kris Verdoodt is very practical. He does not just follow the letter of the law but he also observes the broader picture." "Kris is very hands-on and pragmatic."
Nico Goossens has a prominent practice advising notable Belgian clients in the TMT and financial services sectors on strategic M&A transactions. He has additional experience handling matters for e-commerce clients.