Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
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Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a respected team with substantial expertise acting for leading private equity investors. It is involved in high-value transactions of 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.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised EPFG on its acquisition of the Oeverloos company, developing a Motel One hotel in Antwerp.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Baker McKenzie are always available and have strong negotiation skills."
"Baker McKenzie's level of client service is excellent."
"The team is reactive and precise."
"We chose Baker McKenzie for its legal skills and experience in this type of advice."
"The lawyers at Baker McKenzie are always available and have strong negotiation skills."
"Baker McKenzie's level of client service is excellent."
"The team is reactive and precise."
"We chose Baker McKenzie for its legal skills and experience in this type of advice."
Notable Practitioners
Jean-François Vandenberghe is often seen advising clients on transactional real estate mandates in the retail, logistics and office sectors.
"Jean-François Vandenberghe is really intelligent and it is mostly his creativity in drafting and negotiations that is appreciated."
"Jean-François Vandenberghe is a well-rounded lawyer."
"Jean-François Vandenberghe is a great professional who is very experienced and has good negotiation skills."
"Jean-François Vandenberghe is always available, smart and pragmatic."
"He is a very nice lawyer who is nice to work with and has strong legal and technical skills."