Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 3
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Our Corporate / M&A practice is unique in combining the equal strengths of the tax and corporate practices. The truly integrated service that is extended to our clients is valued and it distinguishes the firm from its competitors.
Clients appreciate that our corporate team closely involves our specialists in adjacent areas such as tax, capital markets, litigation, banking, IP, employment and environmental law.
We continue to have top rankings by number of deals in the Benelux market.
The team is extending its stature in the Benelux and internationally. The enhanced position of our team can be attributed to the successful use of a matrix model. Accordingly, the corporate team divides its attention over different areas of expertise on the one hand and industry sectors on the other hand. In-depth expertise of specific legal areas is combined with knowledge of specific industries.
We are particularly known for our private equity focus, energy practice, retail, transport and healthcare sector knowledge.
Our firm has a good mixture of high profile and mid-market cases. A substantial share of our Corporate / M&A clients include private equity firms, their managers, investors and other players in the private equity industry. As regards size and experience, no other firm comes close to us .
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."
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