Corporate/M&A
Belgium
24 years ranked
Provided by A&O Shearman
Dirk is a corporate partner in the Belgian practice as well as Co-Head of the Global corporate practice. 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.
All the leading legal guides commend Dirk for his outstanding work in his field: “He is brilliant.” (Chambers & Partners, 2023); “Dirk Meeus remains a force to be reckoned with. He loves a good game of strategy – he is excellent in auctions on the sell side and will assist in developing the best strategy/approach.” (Legal 500, 2023).
Dirk is admitted to both the Brussels Bar and New York Bar.
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
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.
Dirk Meeus is a top lawyer who is experienced in all the bigger transactions in Belgium. He is very calm and reassuring.
Dirk Meeus knows the ins and outs of the Belgian and international M&A industry.
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.
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