Capital Markets
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is a highly regarded law firm recognised for its expertise in ECM mandates. It advises on initial public offerings, the issuance of shares and warrants, and fund-raising through accelerated bookbuilds. The team acts for clients from the financial, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. Team members are also active on DCM matters, assisting clients with bond issues.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Biocartis on its recapitalisation, which included rights issues and refinancing of bonds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie have strong and deep knowledge and experience combined with the ability to focus on priorities and speak the client's language."
"The team is approachable. It is a big team with people who are really knowledgeable about this topic."
"Baker McKenzie have strong and deep knowledge and experience combined with the ability to focus on priorities and speak the client's language."
"The team is approachable. It is a big team with people who are really knowledgeable about this topic."
Notable Practitioners
Roel Meers assists underwriters and corporate clients with both equity and debt capital market mandates, including share sales, note issuances and private placements.
"Roel is really solid in equity capital markets transactions. He really knows this type of work very well so we know we can rely on his advice."