Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 5
About
Provided by Laurius
Laurius assists domestic and international clients, offering local expertise on all aspects of public and private corporate transactions.
The corporate lawyers have acted in a wide range of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buy-outs, private equity, venture capital transactions, corporate restructuring, divestitures, joint ventures and strategic alliances.
Chambers Review
Laurius has a prominent focus on assisting clients with mid-market transactions. The team frequently acts on both domestic and cross-border transactions, with experience in the pharmaceutical, natural resources and manufacturing sectors. Lawyers at the firm are also a popular choice for both shareholders and investors.
Work Highlights
- Laurius represented Healthcare Activos in its EUR100 million acquisition of six nursing homes in Belgium.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Laurius has strong individuals within a well-organised framework. We were quite comfortable working with them on the full spectrum of duties they were in charge of."
"The entire team is very responsive and well informed about the progress of the discussions."
"Laurius has strong individuals within a well-organised framework. We were quite comfortable working with them on the full spectrum of duties they were in charge of."
"The entire team is very responsive and well informed about the progress of the discussions."
Notable Practitioners
Dirk Wellens assists clients with acquisitions, share transfers and investments, advising clients from the pharmaceutical and construction sectors, as well as shareholders.
"Dirk Wellens always makes sure that his team responds very quickly."
David Ryckaert advises clients on auction processes and spin-offs, frequently acting on cross-border mandates. He is particularly noted for his expertise in management incentive plans.
"David Ryckaert is able to move deals forward constructively while protecting the interests of the client."
Ranked Lawyers at
Laurius
Belgium
Members
Provided by Laurius
Arnaud Vanitterbeek
Ayse Özkan
Caroline Wildemeersch
Head of Department
Christina Trappeniers
Head of Department
Delphine Joos
Head of Department
Femke Tordeur
Ilias D'havé
Karen De Clercq
Lancelot Clément de Cléty
Louise de Wilde d'Estmael
Martin Lens
Matthias Verschaffel
Meyram Eutamene
Rainier Van Ghyseghem
Sam Spranghers