LAWYER PROFILE

Frederic Elens

Europe 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Belgium

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Frederic is an experienced corporate and M&A lawyer based in Belgium. He advises corporate clients and financial sponsors on both public and private M&A, joint ventures and capital markets operations in Belgium and internationally. Alongside his transactional practice, Frederic advises clients on corporate advisory, company law and governance matters.

Career

Frederic is a partner since 2019.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Brussels Bar.

Personal

Frederic graduated from the Catholic University of Louvain UCL in Belgium (Masters in law) and from the UCLA School of Law in the US (LLM). He speaks English, French and Dutch.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A - Belgium

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Frederic Elens assists clients with an impressive range of cross-border transactions, with experience in the insurance, real estate and technology sectors. He also advises investors on venture capital matters.

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Strengths

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Frederic Elens is a true dealmaker who is practical and detail-oriented, as well as someone who truly defends his clients' interests.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Frederic Elens is a top performer within the team. He is very hardworking and his ability to manage different viewpoints in order to come to a reasonable solution for all parties stands out to me.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Frederic Elens has a sharp mind and good analytical sense. He understands the business and what its main goals are.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Frederic Elens combines technical excellence with commercial acumen, making him a trusted adviser not only on legal matters but also on broader strategic considerations.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Frederic is very calm and remains so throughout all phases of a deal. When there is a lot of pressure and fast-moving pieces, he takes a step back and analyses the situation with peace of mind.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide