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CMS

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium

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Banking & Finance - Belgium

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

CMS is a well-established international law firm offering clients a broad scope of financial services support across transactional and advisory mandates. The team assists both borrowers and lenders with acquisition finance, project finance and the negotiation of credit facilities. Lawyers at CMS also represent lenders in syndicated financing matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Société Générale on the EUR700 million revolving credit facility granted to Proximus.

Strengths

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  • CMS effectively aligns its legal advice with our strategic goals and demonstrates awareness of market dynamics impacting our sector. The team's insights are most relevant and practical.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • CMS are able to present complex topics in a simple way.

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  • CMS consistently deliver quality advice and show a good understanding of complex legal matters.

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  • We value CMS's pragmatism and responsiveness.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Benoît Vandervelde
    Benoît Vandervelde

    Benoît Vandervelde

    Benoît Vandervelde acts for corporate clients on a range of financing mandates including acquisition financing, credit facilities and project financing. He also advises banks as lenders on cross-border financings.

    • Benoît Vandervelde is a very experienced partner.

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    • Benoît Vandervelde is a very good and highly trusted lawyer.

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