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Loyens & Loeff

Corporate/M&A

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Our Corporate / M&A practice is unique in combining the equal strengths of the tax and corporate practices. The truly integrated service that is extended to our clients is valued and it distinguishes the firm from its competitors.

Clients appreciate that our corporate team closely involves our specialists in adjacent areas such as tax, capital markets, litigation, banking, IP, employment and environmental law.

We continue to have top rankings by number of deals in the Benelux market.

The team is extending its stature in the Benelux and internationally. The enhanced position of our team can be attributed to the successful use of a matrix model. Accordingly, the corporate team divides its attention over different areas of expertise on the one hand and industry sectors on the other hand. In-depth expertise of specific legal areas is combined with knowledge of specific industries.

We are particularly known for our private equity focus, energy practice, retail, transport and healthcare sector knowledge. 

Our firm has a good mixture of high profile and mid-market cases. A substantial share of our Corporate / M&A clients include private equity firms, their managers, investors and other players in the private equity industry. As regards size and experience, no other firm comes close to us .

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Corporate/M&A - Belgium

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Loyens & Loeff displays an impressively broad practice, with a particularly prominent client base among investment funds and private equity houses. Clients benefit from the law firm's offices throughout the Benelux region, as well as its well-integrated tax offering. The lawyers act for a range of clients, including those from the technology and pharmaceutical sectors. The law firm is also a strong choice on international matters, frequently working with prominent international law firms on the Belgian aspects of impressive multinational M&A transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Loyens & Loeff assisted RedBird Capital Partners with the acquisition of all shares in All3Media from Liberty Global and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Strengths

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  • Loyens & Loeff takes the time to get to know the issues at hand and the needs of its clients so that it can provide the appropriate advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Loyens & Loeff is fast, focused and practical, which is exactly what you want in a transactional setting. The team cuts through both legal and commercial complexity.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Loyens & Loeff is our go-to choice for complex and sophisticated matters. It has the skills and expertise to engage quickly with complex proposals and understand the commercial drivers behind matters.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Loyens & Loeff absolutely has a high level of commercial awareness. It is able to anticipate potential risks and opportunities from both a legal and business perspective.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The M&A team at Loyens & Loeff is consistently available, proactive and quick to respond, even under tight timelines. Its communication is also clear and efficient.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Robrecht Coppens
    Robrecht Coppens

    Robrecht Coppens

    Robrecht Coppens offers clients expertise across a broad range of corporate transactions, including venture capital investments and acquisitions. He has particular experience in acting for private equity houses on cross-border matters.

    • Robrecht Coppens not only has technical skills but also a business mind, being able to read the needs of the client.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He always delivers against the deadlines and manages his team very well, which is comforting as a client.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Robrecht is always ready to listen, understand and think two steps ahead. He perfectly judges the balance between minor and major findings to ensure a well-balanced view on the case at hand.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Robrecht Coppens is to the point, pragmatic and aims for solutions which fit all the different elements and concerns.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He provided pragmatic advice and was very reachable and proactive in his work and support for us. He gave us the impression that we were his most important client which was appreciated.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Thomas Lenné
    Thomas Lenné

    Thomas Lenné

    Thomas Lenné is highly active in advising clients on acquisitions and joint venture agreements. He is particularly experienced in acting for private equity clients.

    • He combines strong legal expertise with excellent commercial judgement and is particularly effective in more complex deals.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He comes up with several solutions to solve blocking issues, which shows that he is pragmatic and solution-driven. You feel he deeply cares about what is going on.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • He consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of both the legal and business dimensions of a transaction. He is not just a legal adviser, he is a trusted partner in deal execution.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Thomas Lenné is pragmatic, responsive and solution-driven. He is also always focused on moving the deal forward without losing sight of quality or risk.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Thomas Lenné has excellent commercial awareness and his experience working with international clients means his team delivers at the highest level on complex and sophisticated transactions.

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