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Stibbe

Real Estate

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As one of the leading and largest real estate practices in the Benelux, Stibbe handles all types of real estate transactions, developments, and major construction and infrastructure projects. Stibbe's real estate team has a strong track record in landmark deals and projects.

Stibbe is experienced in assisting national and international clients throughout an asset’s entire life cycle and across all major asset classes, including office, logistics, retail, large multifamily developments, student accommodation, senior housing, life sciences, data centres, hospitality, leisure, and infrastructure projects.

The firm's client base includes investors, insurers, pension funds, banks, governments and public authorities, sovereign wealth funds, hotel, leisure and retail groups, developers, and construction teams.

Stibbe’s experienced and multidisciplinary team is widely recognised in the market for its integrated and pragmatic approach. With dedication, forward-thinking and commercial sense, Stibbe regularly advises market participants on the full spectrum of real estate transactions, both domestic and international.

Industries (13)

  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Sports
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Belgium

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Stibbe has a strong department with a multidisciplinary approach and a strong reputation for public sector real estate mandates. The real estate team often works closely alongside the law firm's highly esteemed public law and planning teams to advise on construction and development projects. The law firm acts for investors on domestic and regional real estate transactions involving commercial, residential and retail assets. The lawyers also assist with portfolio management, lease agreements, land acquisitions, and sale and leaseback transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stibbe advised Aedifica on its conditional all share voluntary exchange offer to Cofinimmo.

Strengths

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  • Stibbe has, on numerous occasions, come up with out-of-the-box solutions to complex legal challenges, giving us a competitive advantage.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Stibbe works very proactively, discusses the strategy to be followed with us and has excellent know-how in conducting the proceedings. We have complete confidence in the team.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • The team's ability to mobilise quickly, remain fully engaged and maintain momentum throughout the process was instrumental in enabling us to close the transaction.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Stibbe has sound knowledge of the subject matter and the business of its clients. The lawyers think along with us in terms of solutions.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

  • Stibbe is a top-tier real estate team in Belgium.

    Real Estate respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthias Maselis
    Matthias Maselis

    Matthias Maselis

    Matthias Maselis boasts an impressive foothold in the real estate market through his experience in sale deals, land acquisitions and development projects. He is favoured by investment managers on the acquisition of logistics, hospitality and commercial portfolios.

    • Matthias Maselis understands our business needs, and he is pragmatic and quick to respond.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Matthias' outstanding legal, commercial, analytical and interpersonal skills distinguish him as an exceptional lawyer on the legal real estate market.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • In our view, he is Belgium’s best real estate lawyer. He combines strong technical expertise with a solid commercial mindset.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • With a strong focus on achieving the most favourable deals, he brings both expertise and integrity to every case.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Matthias Maselis is currently the best lawyer in the Belgian real estate scene. He offers a quality track record and excellent service.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • Rony Vermeersch
    Rony Vermeersch

    Rony Vermeersch

    Rony Vermeersch often handles construction-related matters, including contractual issues, as well as public procurement and PPP projects.

    • Rony Vermeersch understands our business very well and knows where and when to push. His interventions are always to the point, precise, clear and understandable to everyone.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Rony is exceptionally responsive, proactive and client focused. He has the ability to build trust and maintain a collaborative approach.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Rony Vermeersch knows the case very well and always has a big input.

      Real Estate respondentEurope
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  • Anneleen Quirynen
    Anneleen Quirynen

    Anneleen Quirynen

    Anneleen Quirynen is noted for her expertise in real estate matters, with experience acting on acquisitions, procurement procedures and contract drafting.

    • She is a very active and communicative person.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Anneleen Quirynen is a good, pragmatic lawyer who is very pleasant to work with.

      Real Estate respondentEurope

    • Anneleen Quirynen delivers top-quality work.

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