Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
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Provided by Linklaters
Our multilingual Corporate team advises on M&A, privatisations, private equity transactions, corporate restructurings or insolvency, initial or secondary public offerings, equity or equity-linked securities and specialist corporate advisory work.
Our combination of expertise in Belgian law and insight into cross-border transactions is unrivalled. Our team of dedicated Corporate partners undertakes transactions of an unparalleled volume, variety and size. We act for an enormous range of clients on public and private M&A transactions, including large multinationals, leading Belgian companies, private equity houses and financial institutions.
We also have long-standing experience in private equity, and our integrated multijurisdictional team continues to advise a number of the world’s leading private equity funds on buy-outs, exits and portfolio restructuring.
Our lawyers also undertake specialist advisory work for listed and non-listed companies (including advice on corporate governance, directors’ liability and disclosure requirements), employee incentive and stock option plans, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and shareholder agreements.
Please visit the Linklaters website for more details about our work in this category: https://www.linklaters.com/en/client-services/corporate-mergers-and-acquisitions
Chambers Review
Linklaters is a strong choice for international clients, offering considerable experience in cross-border M&A thanks to the firm's network of global offices. The law firm is able to draw on the expertise of colleagues in areas such as employment and competition in order to assist a wide range of clients, including major telecommunications and energy companies. The team frequently acts on high-profile public and private M&A transactions, as well as advising on corporate financing and governance mandates.
Work Highlights
- The team at Linklaters assisted Greiner with its acquisition of a 27% stake in Recticel from Compagnie du Bois Sauvage and its subsequent public takeover bid.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Linklaters are very reactive, flexible and agile."
"Linklaters has an excellent team, with the ability to team up with its global network."
"The lawyers at Linklaters are very reactive, flexible and agile."
"Linklaters has an excellent team, with the ability to team up with its global network."
Notable Practitioners
Arnaud Coibion is well regarded for his practice advising clients from the energy industry on substantial cross-border transactions. He also acts on transactions in the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors.
"Arnaud Coibion is a great lawyer. He is very pragmatic and client-minded."
"Arnaud is a very experienced lawyer who is efficient and provides fast solutions."
Eric Pottier is particularly active advising on cross-border public M&A transactions in the TMT sector.
"Eric Pottier is to be recommended as he offers a good balance between the client's concern on deal making, the cost and value for money and concluding a safe deal."
"Eric has in-depth knowledge of his topics and is very flexible and adaptable when things change."
An-Sofie Van Hootegem is a new addition to the rankings following her admirable activity and excellent client feedback. She acts for corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisitions and share deals.
"An-Sofie Van Hootegem's approach is pragmatic and solution-oriented but without losing client sophistication or attention to detail. It is a true pleasure working with her on a personal level, even in difficult business situations."
"An-Sofie is responsive and detailed."
Ranked Lawyers at
Linklaters
Belgium