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Jones Day

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Belgium

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Corporate/M&A - Belgium

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Jones Day is a global law firm with a significant footprint in the Belgian corporate market. Lawyers at the firm offer clients expert advice on the structuring of joint ventures and investments in Belgium. The team also assists with the full range of acquisitions, disposals and corporate financing matters, often acting for private equity houses.

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Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day advised Bekaert on its EUR40 million acquisition of BEXCO from EXMAR.

Strengths

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  • Jones Day provides practical and concrete services that are well suited to our needs. The team's advice is also practical and action-oriented.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Jones Day has a high level of competence and experience, coupled with an approach that understands business aspects and offers pragmatic and commercial solutions, while guaranteeing legal security.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Jones Day is an international law firm that we use to negotiate complex, cross-border transactions. We receive high quality legal support and extremely fast delivery and availability.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • They engaged with both internal stakeholders and external parties in a respectful, collaborative and down-to-earth manner, making the process smooth and constructive for all parties involved.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • We appreciated Jones Day's fast and pragmatic approach to certain issues that we encountered, allowing us to stick to our timelines.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Pierre-Olivier Mahieu
    Pierre-Olivier Mahieu

    Pierre-Olivier Mahieu

    Pierre-Olivier Mahieu has notable experience in advising domestic clients on substantial transactions in the retail, biotechnology and aerospace industries.

    • Pierre-Olivier Mahieu is a trusted adviser who brings years of experience to the table for the benefit of his clients. He is adept at managing complex transactions in a strategic and measured way.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Pierre-Olivier Mahieu is an excellent and pragmatic practitioner. He understands the business aspects well and adopts the right tone.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • We almost see him as part of our team.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Pierre-Olivier Mahieu is a very dedicated and good lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Jonas Van den Bossche
    Jonas Van den Bossche

    Jonas Van den Bossche

    Jonas Van den Bossche has notable experience advising on the Belgian aspects of cross-border M&A transactions. He often advises on acquisitions, joint ventures and divestments in the technology and manufacturing sectors.

    • Jonas Van den Bossche thinks one step ahead, takes complex issues and makes them easily understandable and offers great project management.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Jonas has consistently demonstrated that he possesses all the qualities needed to guide clients through complex, strategic and high profile M&A transactions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He is pragmatic, customer-friendly and well versed in his practice area.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • His proactive approach and commitment to client service have earned our full trust.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Jonas Van den Bossche is an excellent, knowledgeable and business-oriented lawyer, with clear communication skills and a deep understanding of our commercial objectives.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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