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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Belgium

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Van Bael & Bellis is a prominent Belgian competition and trade law boutique firm 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

  • Van Bael & Bellis advised FrieslandCampina on its merger with Milcobel.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michel Bonne
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Band 3

Michel Bonne is highly experienced in 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 a dealmaker and the most experienced partner. He tries to make deals work, is really calm and professional in his communication and good at building relationships with other parties.

Michel Bonne has outstanding commercial awareness and is super sharp and detailed. He always focuses on the business needs besides just offering pure legal advice.

Michel Bonne knows the market and counterparties well, making negotiations and the process easier.

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Caroline Daout
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Band 5

Caroline Daout frequently represents clients in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing and digital services sectors in M&A transactions and takeovers.

Caroline Daout is sharp, in the details, very commercial and knows how to handle a deal not only with her client, but also with the counterparties.

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Hannelore Matthys
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Up and Coming

Hannelore Matthys is highly regarded for her expertise in significant M&A acquisitions, particularly by clients in the digital services, food and real estate industries.

Hannelore Matthys is very hands on, practical, approachable and always available. She also has a good feel for where the challenges are legally and what we need to focus on.

Hannelore Matthys is very pragmatic, fast, precise and to the point. She is a very good lawyer and we are happy with her.

Hannelore is very collaborative, knowledgeable and nice to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A

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Michel Bonne
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Band 3
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Caroline Daout
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Band 5
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Hannelore Matthys
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Up and Coming

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