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About

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Cresco’s core Corporate, M&A and Innovation team handles any type of corporate, M&A, investment, commercial and technology transaction.  


Cresco is the first Belgian and one of the first European business law firms primarily dedicated to the business and legal needs of entrepreneurs, start-ups, scale-ups, investors and corporates.


Entrepreneurs, growth companies and investors rely on our combination of industry knowledge, technology acumen and strategic business expertise.  

We are known for our deep expertise in corporate and M&A, venture capital, private equity and fund formation, as well as intellectual property, commercial matters and any type of partnering transaction.


Cresco lawyers work closely with enterpreneurs and companies to address their legal needs and achieve their goals throughout the full life cycle. The firm serves as counsel in a range of corporate and M&A matters

  • Venture capital & private equity
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Fund formation and fundraising
  • Technology licensing and tech transfer
  • Complex commercial agreements and partnering transactions

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Belgium

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Cresco is a boutique corporate practice best known for its high-quality niche in venture capital transactions, acting for both investors and companies. The team offers substantial experience advising clients from the technology sector, including clients from the fintech and biotech industries. The lawyers act for an impressive array of private equity houses on the structuring and formation of growth-stage investment funds. Team members also represent clients in transactions, including auction processes.

Work Highlights

  • Cresco advised Main Capital and its portfolio companies FleetGO and BCS on their acquisitions of EuroTracs and epowerhr respectively.

Strengths

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Cresco provides pragmatic advice aimed at finding the right solutions for our interests as a client and thinks about the deal making dynamics in a pragmatic way.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

The Cresco team is down to earth, continuously available and transparent.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Cresco is conscious of the commercial flavour of certain topics, often unlocking pragmatic solutions where other lawyers cannot.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Cresco's strengths are its creative legal language, strategic view, readiness and speed. The team at Cresco is always there when needed.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Cresco finds the right balance between pragmatism and escalating the importance of certain points to its customers. This reassures us that our interests are in good hands.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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David Dessers
4
David Dessers
4
Band 4
David Dessers is exceptionally experienced in acting on venture capital transactions, advising on financing rounds and auction deals. He is also highly regarded for his advice on the structuring of investment funds.

David Dessers is an excellent lawyer and outstanding negotiator.

I have a very high opinion of David Dessers.

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David Dessers
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David Dessers
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Members

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Filip De Schouwer

Olivier Van Raemdonck

Clients

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Droia

Elia Group

Fortino Capital

Gimv

Intel Capital

KBC Group

LRM

PMV

Partech Ventures

SmartFin Capital

Volta Ventures

imec

Industries

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Commercial & Professional Services

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Fintech

Government

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

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Media

Real Estate

Retail

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Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

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