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Van Olmen & Wynant

Corporate/M&A

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Van Olmen & Wynant

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About

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Led by founding partner Luc Wynant, the corporate and M&A practice at Van Olmen & Wynant (“VOW”) covers the full spectrum of corporate law, private equity and mergers and acquisitions. A dedicated team focuses on commercial law and related litigation.

With an established reputation in the Belgian legal market, VOW offers quality services in employment law, corporate law and litigation. The law firm’s dedicated, multilingual team focuses on achieving results, remaining agile and flexible, and finding tailored solutions for their clients.

The firm strives to act as a strategic partner for our clients by leveraging our expertise to provide innovative, responsive and cost-effective corporate legal services. In this respect, the corporate practice provides sound legal advice on issues, including: 

  • Corporate law, among which more complex issues such as equity structures, public and private offering of equity and debt securities, stock options and restructuring;
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital aspects such as strategic investments in private companies, fund structuring and formation;
  • Mergers and Acquisitions, covering the full range of M&A transactions, asset purchases, spin-offs, strategic alliances, auctions and leveraged buyouts;
  • Corporate litigation including disputes with shareholders and directors and liability issues.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Belgium

Band 6

Band 6


What the Team is Known For

Van Olmen & Wynant is an independent Belgian law firm with a focus on the mid-market and on venture capital transactions. Lawyers at the firm frequently act for notable Belgian clients on multi-jurisdictional transactions and corporate financing matters. The team offers experience advising shareholders and founders from the IT, telecoms and financial services sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Van Olmen & Wynant assisted founders of Paleo with the completion of the second tranche of its Series A financing round.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are committed through and through to realising the best outcome for their clients, with knowledgeable insights and advice throughout every transaction.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Van Olmen & Wynant has strong legal expertise and a very solution-oriented approach.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Van Olmen & Wynant has a good team of specialists.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • We appreciate Van Olmen & Wynant's pragmatic approach and the close involvement of the entire deal team. It is excellently driven in bringing solutions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Van Olmen & Wynant's key qualities are its strong expertise, availability and network.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Luc Wynant
    Band 5Luc Wynant

    Luc Wynant

    Luc Wynant provides clients with experience in acting on acquisitions, management buyouts and financing rounds in the telecoms, agriculture and technology industries.

    • Luc Wynant is a good listener and has a lot of empathy.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Van Olmen & Wynant (1)

Belgium

Members

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  • Koen Hoornaert

  • Luc Wynant

    Head of Department

    View profile of Luc Wynant
  • Alexei Loubkine

  • Laurent Detaille

  • Rik Vlasschaert

  • Ruben Toelen

  • Stijn Goovaerts

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