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Restructuring/Insolvency - Belgium

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Van Bael & Bellis is a strong player in the restructuring and insolvency space. The firm draws upon the strength of its corporate practice to advise clients on cross-border restructurings and distressed M&A, notably acting on the buy side. The team's expertise also encompasses judicial reorganisation proceedings and pre-pack bankruptcies. Clients from a broad variety of sectors turn to Van Bael & Bellis for assistance, including companies from the retail, transportation, energy and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as investment funds.

Work Highlights

  • Van Bael & Bellis advised Gedeon Richter on a distressed auction process under pre-pack bankruptcy proceedings concerning business lines from Mithra.

Strengths

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The department demonstrates a superior ability to pivot rapidly from a commercial dispute to a full-blown insolvency crisis, while remaining highly integrated with commercial needs.

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The team's strengths are its agility, pragmatism and local knowledge.

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We value Van Bael & Bellis' great professionalism, know-how and practical mindset.

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The Van Bael & Bellis team is super hands-on and very approachable. It will find solutions in complex environments, which bring lots of value.

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Van Bael & Bellis demonstrates deep industry knowledge and a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. The team is highly accessible, with strong partner involvement throughout the process.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michel Bonne
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Michel Bonne
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Band 2

Michel Bonne is a seasoned practitioner with a transactional focus in restructuring and insolvency, specialising in distressed M&A and investments. He is well versed at handling cross-border mandates and has further expertise in judicial reorganisation proceedings.

Michel Bonne provides very senior advice and is very hands-on and always connected.

Michel Bonne has an excellent ability to understand his clients’ concerns and priorities, consistently translating complex legal matters into pragmatic, business-oriented solutions.

Michel Bonne is an empathetic adviser with deep technical expertise and strong negotiation skills.

Michel Bonne is very pragmatic, knowledgeable and accessible. We have a nice working relationship with him.

Michel Bonne is really good at taking the lead.

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Hannelore Matthys
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Up and Coming

Hannelore Matthys holds a strong track record in advising investors, creditors and debtors on distressed acquisitions. She boasts further experience in judicial reorganisations, financial restructurings and insolvency-related disputes.

Hannelore Matthys is very pragmatic, knowledgeable and solution-minded.

Hannelore Matthys is on top of things.

Hannelore Matthys is very approachable and is always a pleasure to work with. She gives to-the-point advice and does not make matters too complex.

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Michel Bonne
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Michel Bonne
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Hannelore Matthys
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Up and Coming
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