About

Provided by Stibbe

Stibbe’s leading corporate and M&A practice acts on a wide variety of national and cross-border matters, including mergers and acquisitions of listed and private companies, public takeovers, privatisations, corporate governance issues, divestments and corporate restructurings, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and private equity and venture capital transactions.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Belgium

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Stibbe is a highly respected Benelux law firm with expertise in transactions involving the healthcare, technology and energy sectors. The law firm offers considerable experience acting for both Belgian and international private equity houses, assisting with a wide range of portfolio acquisitions and sales. Its expertise also spans venture capital transactions and equity investments. Clients benefit from the law firm's well-integrated offices across the region on cross-border matters.

Work Highlights

  • Stibbe assisted HarbourVest and Sequoia Capital with their EUR500 million investment in Odoo.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dries Hommez
2
Dries Hommez
2
Band 2

Dries Hommez is highly active in advising a range of clients on cross-border M&A, with a particular focus on assisting private equity houses with transactions in the technology, manufacturing and medical sectors.

Dries Hommez demonstrates clear expertise and is adept at translating expectations accurately into legal documentation.

Dries Hommez is an excellent attorney who has built up an excellent team around him, delivering excellent service beyond client expectations.

Dries Hommez is an expert in what he does and has been a very important person for us throughout the entire process.

Dries Hommez has impressed me with his knowledge, experience and, where necessary, diplomacy to make a difference, even during difficult negotiations.

Jan Peeters
2
Jan Peeters
2
Band 2

Jan Peeters has a long history of advising clients on M&A transactions in the manufacturing and banking sectors, including private equity investments.

Jan Peeters is a seasoned partner who does a lot of interesting deals.

Jan Peeters is very experienced and the support he provides is very appreciated.

It is a pleasure working with Jan Peeters. He is a constructive and cooperative lawyer.

Jan Bogaert
4
Jan Bogaert
4
Band 4

Jan Bogaert is a highly regarded partner who is recognised for his involvement in high profile joint venture agreements and fundraising rounds. His practice additionally spans hostile take-overs, sale agreements and cross-border acquisitions.

Jan Bogaert is a reactive, quick and constructive lawyer.

Jan Bogaert is a great lawyer. He is calm, easy to work with and flexible to what the client wants.

Jan Bogaert delivered an outstanding level of service throughout the transaction. He provided strategic advice, high quality documentation, oversight of all legal workstreams and fast reactions.

Stefan Odeurs
4
Stefan Odeurs
4
Band 4
Stefan Odeurs has a strong practice advising regional and international corporates and private equity houses on cross-border acquisitions and sales.

Stefan Odeurs is a strong professional with an unparalleled capacity to find solutions for complex problems or situations.

Stefan Odeurs is a very entrepreneurial, proactive and solution-minded practitioner.

Stefan Odeurs is very close to his customers and forms one team with us. He is able to find workable, solid solutions and convince the other side.

5
Pascal Vanden Borre
5
Band 5

Pascal Vanden Borre is a well-regarded practitioner who boasts considerable expertise in M&A deals, including shareholder deals. He acts for both private equity firms and Belgian corporates.

Pascal is an excellent lawyer who is sharp, pragmatic and fully tuned in to the commercial drivers of the deal. He focuses on what matters, gives clear advice and is a real pleasure to work with.

We have a great relationship with Pascal Vanden Borre and we appreciate his expert knowledge and emotional intelligence.

Pascal Vanden Borre knows how to handle negotiations in the heat of the battle.

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Belgium

Corporate/M&A

Dries Hommez
2
Dries Hommez
2
Band 2
Jan Peeters
2
Jan Peeters
2
Band 2
Jan Bogaert
4
Jan Bogaert
4
Band 4
Stefan Odeurs
4
Stefan Odeurs
4
Band 4
5
Pascal Vanden Borre
5
Band 5

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Julien Bogaerts

Marc Fyon

Pascal Vanden Borre

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