Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
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Provided by Stibbe
As one of the leading and largest real estate practices in the Benelux, Stibbe handles all types of real estate transactions, developments, and major construction and infrastructure projects. Stibbe's real estate team has a strong track record in landmark deals and projects.
Stibbe is experienced in assisting national and international clients throughout an asset’s entire life cycle and across all major asset classes, including office, logistics, retail, large multifamily developments, student accommodation, senior housing, life sciences, data centres, hospitality, leisure, and infrastructure projects.
The firm's client base includes investors, insurers, pension funds, banks, governments and public authorities, sovereign wealth funds, hotel, leisure and retail groups, developers, and construction teams.
Stibbe’s experienced and multidisciplinary team is widely recognised in the market for its integrated and pragmatic approach. With dedication, forward-thinking and commercial sense, Stibbe regularly advises market participants on the full spectrum of real estate transactions, both domestic and international.
Chambers Review
Stibbe has a strong department with a multidisciplinary approach and a strong reputation for public sector real estate mandates. The real estate team often works closely alongside the firm's highly esteemed public law and planning teams to advise on construction and development projects. The law firm acts for investors on domestic and regional real estate transactions involving commercial, residential and retail assets. The lawyers also assist with portfolio management, lease agreements, land acquisitions and sale and leaseback transactions.
Work Highlights
- Stibbe advised Brookfield on its EUR1.4 billion voluntary public tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares in Befimmo.
Strengths
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"Stibbe has a large and diverse pool of talented lawyers who can handle complex and varied real estate matters. They are always available, proactive and provide us with high-quality work within tight deadlines."
"Stibbe has real estate generalists who are able to advise on a broad range of topics and pilot the transactions, which are backed up by a strong team of very specialised lawyers. The combination of these skills under one roof really adds value and ensures the very best legal advice."
"The lawyers at Stibbe think not only as lawyers but also from a commercial and business perspective, which we value."
"The team at Stibbe can analyse and condense complex situations into simple and effective recommendations and strategies."
"I am very happy with Stibbe. What it delivers is pragmatic and the advice is not too detailed but instead concise and to the point."
"Stibbe has a large and diverse pool of talented lawyers who can handle complex and varied real estate matters. They are always available, proactive and provide us with high-quality work within tight deadlines."
"Stibbe has real estate generalists who are able to advise on a broad range of topics and pilot the transactions, which are backed up by a strong team of very specialised lawyers. The combination of these skills under one roof really adds value and ensures the very best legal advice."
"The lawyers at Stibbe think not only as lawyers but also from a commercial and business perspective, which we value."
"The team at Stibbe can analyse and condense complex situations into simple and effective recommendations and strategies."
"I am very happy with Stibbe. What it delivers is pragmatic and the advice is not too detailed but instead concise and to the point."
Notable Practitioners
Matthias Maselis is experienced in sale deals, land acquisitions and development projects.
"Matthias Maselis is an exceptional real estate lawyer who has advised us on several complex and high-value transactions. He combines excellent technical skills with a deep understanding of what matters to clients like us. He is responsive, proactive and accessible."
"I consider him to be a brilliant lawyer and negotiator who always goes the extra mile for his clients."
"Matthias Maselis is a pragmatic lawyer with good market knowledge."
"Matthias Maselis is an outstanding lawyer with in-depth knowledge but he is also a strategic thinker who is always striving to get the best deal possible."
"Matthias Maselis is an experienced, client-oriented lawyer who is always flexible and quick to react."
Rony Vermeersch often handles construction-related matters, including contractual issues.
"Rony Vermeersch is a brilliant lawyer who is diplomatic and adapts to any situation. He is flexible, dedicated and leaves nothing to chance."
"He is hands-on and will not hesitate to go out onto the site to understand the issue at stake. He is a man of solutions who understands very well what his clients need."
"Rony Vermeersch is a true business partner."
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