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Baker McKenzie

Real Estate

Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium

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Real Estate - Belgium

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a respected team with substantial expertise acting for leading private equity investors. It is involved in high-value transactions involving logistics sites, office buildings and residential properties. The law firm has additional strength in litigation, with experience acting for landowners, tenants and architects. The practice has significant experience in the retail sector, advising clients on transactions and redevelopment mandates. Additionally, the team assists clients with negotiating lease agreements.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie assisted Sicore with the disposal of an office building on Neerveldstraat, Brussels, to the Catholic University of Louvain.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie has very good knowledge and experience in the real estate sector.

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  • They have a very flexible attitude and respect deadlines.

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  • Baker McKenzie offers legal and real estate expertise, combined with strategic insight and overview.

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  • The department takes care of things with a high level of professionalism, as well as flexibility and availability.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jean-François Vandenberghe
    Jean-François Vandenberghe

    Jean-François Vandenberghe

    Jean-François Vandenberghe is often seen advising clients on transactional real estate mandates in the retail, logistics and office sectors.

    • Jean-François Vandenberghe is always easy to work with, very responsive and coordinates the right people to each project, so we are always well advised.

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    • Jean-François did a great job, taking a credible and pragmatic position at the table and being respected among peers. He put the client and the deal at the centre.

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    • Jean-François Vandenberghe is efficient, proactive and responsive. He has very good knowledge of the real estate sector.

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    • We are very happy working with Jean-François Vandenberghe.

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  • Benjamin Pirlet
    Benjamin Pirlet

    Benjamin Pirlet

    Benjamin Pirlet is a counsel in the law firm's Brussels office noted for his knowledge of real estate and related tax matters. He advises on a range of transactions, developments and leases.

    • Benjamin Pirlet is very available and instructive.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Benjamin is very involved in the topics. He is very available, able to handle complex issues and understands the business.

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    • Benjamin Pirlet is very responsive and understands the needs and context of the topics.

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