LAWYER PROFILE

Dirk Meeus

Europe 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Belgium

20 years ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

Europe

Practice Areas

Dirk is Global Co-Head of M&A and Established Industries Sector Lead.

He specialises in public and private mergers & acquisitions, private equity and equity capital markets. His work on significant, cross-border transactions for Belgian companies, as well as his defence of them in hostile takeover situations, has earned Dirk a stellar reputation. He also has a wealth of experience in advising international clients and large private equity players.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A - Belgium

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Dirk Meeus has a phenomenal reputation for acting for Belgian companies on substantial transactions in the manufacturing, real estate and finance industries, as well as representing them in hostile takeovers. He also advises international private equity houses on multi-jurisdictional transactions.

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Strengths

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Dirk Meeus has theoretical knowledge combined with a practical, flexible and pragmatic approach to legal issues. His experience in the market is extremely useful to us.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Dirk Meeus is one of the best practitioners in Belgium. He has good business sense and awareness and it is always pleasant to work with him.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Dirk Meeus is a top lawyer who is experienced in all the bigger transactions in Belgium. He is very calm and reassuring.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Dirk Meeus knows the ins and outs of the Belgian and international M&A industry.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide