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Our team offers trusted advisors who will provide you with practical and business-wise solutions in all Corporate and M&A matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance issues, corporate reorganisations, corporate advice, private equity, joint ventures and corporate litigation.

You can rely on our team, one of the largest in Belgium, for all types of transactions from the common to the most complex. By combining their expertise and knowledge, our lawyers can quickly address your corporate and M&A needs, whether they arise in Belgium or abroad. For cross-border transactions, we work on a daily basis with top-tier foreign law firms.

You can rely on our assistance to achieve your business goals. We contribute by acting responsively and professionally, by staffing your projects with talented and passionate lawyers and by identifying and mitigating legal risks.

We believe that delivering pragmatic legal advice requires a close partnership with our clients and we are willing to get to know you and become part of your team, for example through secondments, which we offer regularly.

Because decisions regarding Corporate and M&A matters cannot be taken without taking into account other legal aspects, whenever necessary we team up with the various other experts within Liedekerke (tax, environment, employment, real estate, and others).

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Belgium

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Liedekerke is a strong full-service Belgian law firm with substantial capabilities on cross-border transactions. The team acts on an enviable range of matters, including private equity transactions, public M&A, financing rounds and strategic acquisitions. Lawyers from the firm have experience advising clients from the energy and technology industries. Furthermore, the law firm is frequently called on to act as local counsel for prominent international firms.

Work Highlights

  • Liedekerke advised Gimv on the establishment of a joint venture with Helmut De Roovere, as well as the subsequent acquisition of RoboJob.

Strengths

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Liedekerke's smart and capable partners and associates provide strategic guidance on all complex and sophisticated matters.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Liedekerke was very responsive and always willing to help. Nothing was ever too much and they were very flexible in handling different assignments.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Liedekerke is very efficient, communicative and substantively knowledgeable. It communicates questions and Belgian legal intricacies in a clear and helpful manner.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

The Liedekerke team stands out in the industry for its strong negotiation capabilities, pragmatic approach and flexibility throughout the deal process.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

They distinguished themselves through their highly constructive and collaborative approach, demonstrating a mindset of trust and openness.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Christel Van den Eynden
4
Christel Van den Eynden
4
Band 4

Christel Van den Eynden acts for private equity investors and multinational companies on acquisitions, investments and carve-outs in the energy and technology sectors.

Christel Van den Eynden is an excellent lawyer who can provide both substantive and practical advice. She is also highly communicative and responsive.

Christel Van den Eynden brings strong technical expertise and a clear, structured approach.

Christel Van den Eynden is my favourite lawyer in Belgium.

Christel brings a great commercial approach to all M&A matters that we work on together.

Christel Van den Eynden is efficient and to the point.

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Damien Conem
4
Damien Conem
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4

Damien Conem is well known for his practice advising private equity houses on acquisitions and investments in the energy and chemical sectors. He also acts on transactions in the banking, construction and pharmaceutical industries.

Damien Conem is highly available, solution-driven and a strong negotiator. He is always focused on closing the deal while protecting our key interests.

He quickly understands the dynamics of complex situations and delivers clear, actionable advice without unnecessary complexity.

Damien Conem is smart, commercial and dedicated, as well as always available and very likeable. He is a go-to lawyer for complex cross-border deals in Belgium.

Damien Conem was instrumental in the success of the deal.

He is really one of the most dedicated lawyers I know.

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Jacques Meunier
4
Jacques Meunier
4
Band 4

Jacques Meunier advises clients on a range of transactions, including in the technology and energy sectors. He also assists with corporate financing matters.

It is a pleasure to work with Jacques, he is always responsive and very effective.

We have had an excellent experience working with Jacques Meunier. He is a very proactive and client-oriented lawyer.

Jacques Meunier has a pragmatic approach and know-how, and I like that he is knowledgeable and easy to brainstorm with.

Jacques Meunier has always been very forthcoming, available and very hands-on, paired with excellent legal expertise. This has made him an outstanding sparring partner during the whole transaction.

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Corporate/M&A
Christel Van den Eynden
4
Christel Van den Eynden
4
Band 4
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Damien Conem
4
Damien Conem
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4
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Jacques Meunier
4
Jacques Meunier
4
Band 4
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Members

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Ann-Sophie De Muynck

Benjamin Callewaert

Charlotte Ferron

Claire Contreras Latorre

Céline Tallier

Damien Conem

Damien Conem

Head of Department

Eilouna Ochana

Haydée Janssens de Bisthoven

Jan Vreys

Liselot Claeys

Louise Liegois

Lukas Segers

Max Le Blanc

Pauline Deltour

Quinten Smits

Samantha Kabeya

Thibaut Hollanders

Thomas Verbergt

Tom Van Baeveghem

Téo Lizin

William Hollanders de Ouderaen

Wim Dedecker