Capital Markets
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 1
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Provided by Linklaters
Our Capital Markets lawyers have advised on most of Belgium’s landmark transactions. The sheer size and expertise of the team, which can also draw on the resources of our market-leading Corporate group, have enabled us to advise on virtually all significant IPOs in Belgium over the past decade, including the largest ever in Belgium. Similarly, we have been involved in the vast majority of major recent regulatory capital Tier 1 and Tier 2 issues, as well as hybrid financings and convertible bond issues.
Our integrated Banking and Capital Markets team covers the spectrum of domestic and cross-border securities, bank financings, issues of equity, warrants, convertibles and other equity-linked instruments, as well as debt (including MTNs). We also have vast experience of private placements and public offerings in Belgium and throughout Europe.
Please visit the Linklaters website for more details about our work in this category: https://www.linklaters.com/en/client-services/capital-markets
Chambers Review
Linklaters is a top-tier law firm that advises issuers from the insurance, chemicals and energy industries across the broad spectrum of capital markets law. The team assists with the issuance of bonds, public offerings and private placements. It also represents banks as underwriters and bookrunners. Clients benefit from the team's strong links to the broader corporate and finance practices at the firm.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised the arrangers and other dealers on the establishment of KBC Group's medium term note programme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The law firm has a lot of expertise with regulators. The team are very skilled and can adequately predict risks."
"Everything is handled very quickly, and we receive very detailed and professional answers."
"The team provides valuable insights and ideas to solve difficult negotiations."
"The team are available and proactively think together with the client to find the best possible solution. They have a can-do mentality and have extensive knowledge of debt capital market transactions."
"The law firm has a lot of expertise with regulators. The team are very skilled and can adequately predict risks."
"Everything is handled very quickly, and we receive very detailed and professional answers."
"The team provides valuable insights and ideas to solve difficult negotiations."
"The team are available and proactively think together with the client to find the best possible solution. They have a can-do mentality and have extensive knowledge of debt capital market transactions."
Notable Practitioners
David Ballegeer has a prominent debt capital market practice assisting with note and bond issuances, advising issuers, underwriters and bookrunners.
"He understands the client's needs and culture very well."
"David Ballegeer is a standout lawyer. He is an excellent capital markets lawyer who is extremely smart, responsive and clear in the advice."
Charles-Antoine Leunen assists corporate clients with a range of issues pertaining to convertible bonds and the restructuring of bond holdings.
Filip Lecoutre is a new addition to the rankings this year following market and client recognition. He is well placed to advise underwriters on private placements.
"Filip Lecoutre is a very strong and knowledgeable lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Linklaters
Belgium