Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Please visit bakermckenzie.com to learn more about our practice.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is a popular choice in Brussels for M&A and private equity transactions. The law firm benefits from its extensive international network to effectively represent clients in complex, cross-border mandates. The team offers considerable expertise acting for clients in the energy, TMT and medical device industries on substantial strategic transactions. Baker McKenzie offers further expertise in advising international private equity houses on transactions involving Belgium.
Work Highlights
- The team at Baker McKenzie assisted the De Cuyper family with the sale of a 57.51% stake in Resilux to Quva.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie's team are very knowledgeable on all sorts of complex legal issues. One feels in good hands when working with Baker."
"The team at Baker McKenzie provides creative, out-of-the-box solutions."
"Baker McKenzie's team are very knowledgeable on all sorts of complex legal issues. One feels in good hands when working with Baker."
"The team at Baker McKenzie provides creative, out-of-the-box solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Dominique Maes represents an array of clients, ranging from Brussels-listed entities to international private equity investors, in cross-border transactions and growth investments. He often advises on matters involving the life sciences sector.
"Dominique Maes has high legal knowledge and a high level of service and commercial awareness."
"Dominique is excellent - he's very approachable and you can really rely on him for any type of question."
Koen Vanhaerents has an impressive practice advising Belgian and international clients in the energy and TMT industries on transactions and cross-border investments.
"Koen Vanhaerents is a good negotiator with strong psychological skills. He's very flexible, attentive to the needs of the client and works hand in hand with in-house counsel. He is very service-oriented and dedicated."