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Stibbe

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Belgium


Stibbe

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About

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Stibbe has a leading team of finance lawyers with in-depth knowledge of ever-changing rules and regulations and developments in the financial markets. We advise our clients on the constant challenges and opportunities they face and on their financial markets transactions.

As a leading practice in the Benelux, we play a key role in many complex transactions and innovations, and in the development of standards and regulation. We deliver custom, workable solutions combining in-depth industry knowledge, the latest financing techniques, and local market expertise. We advise on a full spectrum of financings, including acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance, and ESG and sustainable finance.

Industries (10)

  • Banks
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Media
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Telecommunications

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Belgium

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Stibbe is a well-regarded Benelux law firm with an excellent reputation for project finance. The team acts for borrowers from the energy and telecoms sectors on substantial syndicated financing transactions, as well as representing lenders in development financing mandates. Lawyers at Stibbe have additional expertise in real estate and acquisition financing.

Work Highlights

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  • Stibbe advised the Schoolkracht consortium, made up of AG Real Estate and pppconnect, on the EUR1 billion financing of the DBFM Schools of Flanders project.

Strengths

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  • Stibbe are very efficient and knowledgeable.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Wouter Ghijsels
    Band 3Wouter Ghijsels

    Wouter Ghijsels

    Wouter Ghijsels frequently acts for prominent Belgian and international corporations on complex acquisition and real estate financing mandates. He also advises banks and financial institutions on lending files.
    • Wouter Ghijsels is really my first choice if I have Belgian work.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Stibbe (1)

Belgium

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