LAWYER PROFILE

Niek De Pauw

Europe 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

Belgium

9 years ranked

Capital Markets

Belgium

2 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A - Belgium

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Niek De Pauw has a substantial practice advising on cross-border M&A activity for financial institutions and Belgian companies. He assists with sales and acquisitions, as well as joint venture agreements.

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Capital Markets - Belgium

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Niek De Pauw assists clients with capital increases, as well as private placements, share issuances and note offerings. His client list comprises Belgian corporates and notable financial institutions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He has an excellent understanding of the industry and the specific needs of his clients, delivering outstanding work every time. He consistently goes the extra mile for his clients.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Niek De Pauw is a smart and commercially savvy partner with a very good understanding of what the client needs and expects. He is also very pleasant to work with.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Niek De Pauw is a hands-on business lawyer who combines strong legal knowledge and experience with a willingness to overcome issues by developing creative solutions in line with the business strategy.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Niek De Pauw is a constructive and available lawyer who thinks ahead.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Niek De Pauw is a very straightforward and pragmatic lawyer. He thinks outside the box and is quick on the ball.
Corporate/M&AChambers European Guide
Niek De Pauw is well connected within the Belgian ecosystem.
Capital MarketsChambers European Guide