Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Belgium
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.
Strengths
Laurius has a very strong ability to explain complex matters to non-lawyers, thinking the implications through with the client in a very practical way.
The lawyers at Laurius are fast and effective problem solvers. They have extensive experience to share in complex cases.
Laurius has a very knowledgeable and reactive team that is highly experienced and skilled. It provided good support during negotiations.
We are very happy with Laurius' expertise, client service and commerciality. If we have a question, the team anticipates it well.
What we find most important about Laurius is its expertise. The team is practical, pragmatic and understands our business well.
Work Highlights
Laurius advised the founders and management team of Sofico on a roll-over and reinvestment alongside Apheon and Astorg.
Notable practitioners
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.
It was a good experience working with David Ryckaert.
David Ryckaert was in charge of the case and did really good work.
I am always sure of his availability and prompt and pragmatic assistance. He has an in-depth understanding of our company and its business.
Dirk Wellens is extremely and highly experienced and skilled. He is very responsive and has very good negotiation skills.
Dirk Wellens is not only an excellent lawyer but has great, strategic insights.