Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Belgium
What the Team is Known For
With its offices in Antwerp and Ghent, Cambrian is regularly instructed by start-ups, private equity firms and corporates to assist with venture capital transactions, including fundraisings, investment rounds and fund formation matters. Clients also turn to the law firm for advice on LBOs, joint ventures and acquisitions, and the team illustrates a further focus on the innovation economy.
Strengths
The lawyers are very down to earth, both in their advice and the way they operate. They are also always able to simplify terms and go topic by topic so I can understand the ins and outs of everything.
Our experience with Cambrian was very positive. The team had a pragmatic approach, concentrated on the essential topics, was super responsive and provided good negotiation support.
The Cambrian team is very responsive and always available to discuss matters. It provides strategic support and advice.
Cambrian's strengths are its strategic thinking, agility and good negotiation tactics.
Cambrian offers very detailed knowledge of the venture capital market.
Work Highlights
Cambrian advised PanTera on its EUR134 million capital raise, made up in part by a EUR93 million Series A financing round.
Notable practitioners
Pieter Capiau focuses primarily on acting for venture capital funds and Belgian start-ups on the full range of corporate matters, including funding, governance and acquisitions.
Pieter Capiau is a great partner for our company. He is responsive, experienced, quick on his feet and always thinks pragmatically to get things done.
Pieter Capiau is a very client-oriented lawyer.