Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 3
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Provided by Van Bael & Bellis
Please visit Van Bael & Bellis’ website for more information on our work in this field: http://www.vbb.com/corporate-commercial-regulatory/ma
Chambers Review
Van Bael & Bellis is a prominent Belgian competition and trade law boutique offering a solid M&A and private equity team. The team advises a host of Belgian and international companies and private equity houses on cross-border M&A transactions and joint ventures. Lawyers from the firm also frequently assist with restructuring and corporate governance questions.
Work Highlights
- The team at Van Bael & Bellis advised Beiersdorf on its acquisition of a majority stake in S-Biomedic.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Van Bael & Bellis team showed significant skills and experience in handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"The Van Bael & Bellis team showed significant skills and experience in handling complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Michel Bonne is highly experienced acting on the Belgian aspects of international M&A transactions, often representing private equity clients. He offers additional experience in joint venture agreements and public M&A transactions.
"Michel Bonne is not only a good lawyer with good technical skills, but importantly has a world view on transactions. He brings a personable atmosphere."
"Michel is someone who can translate between the legal and the real world."
Caroline Daout is a new addition to the rankings this year thanks to excellent client feedback. She acts for clients on M&A transactions and takeovers.
"Caroline Daout is a very strong and dedicated lawyer. She is able to play roles when needed but is always sharp in her advice."
"We value Caroline's expertise combined with a pragmatic vision of the matters."