Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 3
Contact number
+32 2 743 43 43About
Provided by Loyens & Loeff
What our Corporate M&A practice is best known for:
- Our practice is one of the largest corporate law and M&A practices in Belgium,and adequately handles the legal work for across the business spectrum in allcorporate areas.
- We have a true multidisciplinary approach within the firm, covering a wide range of legal areas, tax, finance and accounting, in local and cross-border transactions.
- We offer the best of the two worlds: a strong global and local practice. We are a well-known independent player for major local and cross border transactions. Because of our excellent track records, the strong reputation of our team members and our multidisciplinary approach, we are a preferred Benelux partner for top international clients.
- To an important extent, our practice also encompasses Private Equity transactions: we regularly assist US, UK and Benelux Private Equity players, mainly in buy-outs.
- We have expertise in acquisitions out of distressed companies, as well as in M&A transactions in a conflict situation and corporate litigation (including arbitration).
- Most members of our Corporate M&A practice have had a prior all-round legal education and, in addition to significant experience in M&A deals, they have an invaluable exposure to corporate structuring, giving them exceptional technical expertise.
Chambers Review
Loyens & Loeff displays an impressively broad practice, with a particularly prominent client base among investment funds and private equity houses. Clients benefit from the firm's offices throughout the Benelux region, as well as its well-integrated tax offering. The lawyers act for a range of clients, including those from the technology and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm is also a strong choice on international mandates, frequently working with prominent international firms on the Belgian aspects of impressive multinational M&A transactions.
Work Highlights
- The team at Loyens & Loeff advised EW Healthcare Partners on its majority stake acquisition in Grundium.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Loyens & Loeff's lawyers have a good understanding of our business and how we work."
"The Loyens & Loeff team have done a great job on a variety of projects and are always very clear and cognisant of dealing with a multinational company."
"Loyens & Loeff's lawyers have a good understanding of our business and how we work."
"The Loyens & Loeff team have done a great job on a variety of projects and are always very clear and cognisant of dealing with a multinational company."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Lenné is highly active advising clients on acquisitions and joint venture agreements. He is particularly experienced in acting for private equity clients.
"Thomas Lenné is an excellent lawyer with a methodical and pragmatic approach. He is willing to close a win-win deal."
"Thomas is fantastic and a strong leader for the team."
Robrecht Coppens offers clients expertise across a broad range of corporate transactions, including venture capital investments and acquisitions. He has particular experience acting for private equity houses on cross-border mandates.
"Robrecht Coppens is hands-on and pragmatic."
"Robrecht is pleasant in negotiations and he can go the extra mile."