Department profile
Laurius

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium


Laurius

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About

Provided by Laurius

Laurius assists domestic and international clients, offering local expertise on all aspects of public and private corporate transactions.

The corporate lawyers have acted in a wide range of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buy-outs, private equity, venture capital transactions, corporate restructuring, divestitures, joint ventures and strategic alliances.

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Corporate/M&A - Belgium

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Laurius has a prominent focus on assisting clients with mid-market transactions. The team frequently acts on both domestic and cross-border transactions, with experience in the pharmaceutical, natural resources, manufacturing and real estate sectors. Lawyers at the firm are also a popular choice for both shareholders and investors.

Work Highlights

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  • Laurius advised The Spice Factory on the sale of all of its shares to Gimv.

Strengths

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  • Laurius provides an innovative and flexible approach that is geared towards finding solutions to overcome hurdles in transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Laurius has a broad, highly knowledgeable and accessible team that fully meets the expected level of detail and speed, even in larger and complex transactions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The Laurius team stood beside us for the full extent of the transaction. The lawyers were fully committed and responded swiftly to our questions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5David Ryckaert
    Band 5David Ryckaert

    David Ryckaert

    David Ryckaert advises clients on auction processes and spin-offs, frequently acting on cross-border matters. He is particularly noted for his expertise in management incentive plans.

    • David Ryckaert offers unconditional and vivid commitment. He is a focused, transparent and straightforward lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 5Dirk Wellens
    Band 5Dirk Wellens

    Dirk Wellens

    Dirk Wellens assists clients with acquisitions, share transfers and investments, advising clients from the pharmaceutical and construction sectors, as well as shareholders.
    • Dirk Wellens is a versatile and client-centric lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Dirk Wellens is highly knowledgeable and experienced. He provides detailed, precise and swift advice.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • He really knows how to handle customers and is a pleasure to work with. He is also always available and approachable.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Laurius (2)

Belgium

Members

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  • Christina Trappeniers

  • Caroline Wildemeersch

    Head of Department

  • Arnaud Vanitterbeek

  • Ayse Özkan

  • Lancelot Clément de Cléty

  • Matthias Verschaffel

  • Delphine Joos

  • Rainier Van Ghyseghem

  • Femke Tordeur

  • Martin Lens

  • Sam Spranghers

  • Meyram Eutamene

  • Ilias D'havé

  • Karen De Clercq

  • Louise de Wilde d'Estmael

  • David Ryckaert

    Head of Department

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  • Dirk Wellens

    Head of Department

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