Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium
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Freshfields has a well-reputed practice with notable experience handling a range of capital markets transactions. The law firm advises on global share offerings, private placements and EMTN programmes. It also provides assistance with rights issues. The team acts for clients from the financial sector as underwriters and arrangers on transactions in the pharmaceutical and real estate sectors.
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Freshfields acted for Cenergy Holdings on the EUR200 million capital increase by way of a public offer in Belgium and Greece and exempt private placements in various jurisdictions.
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The Freshfields team is always available, even at very short notice.
Freshfields thinks along with us and provides solutions. It has a strong team of lawyers who work together well.
The lawyers are astute negotiators, with a wealth of practical knowledge.
The lawyers are not only excellent negotiators but also a pleasure to work with, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the technical rules.
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Deborah Janssens draws on her corporate law expertise to assist clients with ECM transactions in Belgium, including capital increases and IPOs. She equally advises on note and bond issuances, as well as the updating of EMTN programmes.
Deborah Janssens will always go the extra mile to defend her clients.
I think Deborah Janssens is an amazing negotiator.
Sigrid Ververken is routinely engaged in ECM transactions, demonstrating notable skill in capital increases, right offerings and stock exchange listings on behalf of Belgian corporates.
Sigrid Ververken has a calm and reassuring presence, with a very hands-on mindset.
Sigrid Ververken is a very smart and nice person who is easy to work with. She is pragmatic and intelligent. I really enjoy working with her.
When you ask Sigrid Ververken a question, you can be sure that the response is correct, tailored to your business needs and pragmatic.
She is really on top of things, always available and a real pleasure to work with.
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Sigrid Ververken
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