LAWYER PROFILE

Niek De Pauw

Global 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A

Belgium

9 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Practice Areas

Niek De Pauw specialises in domestic and international M&A transactions, general corporate law and equity capital markets.

Niek has extensive experience in public and private acquisitions and disposals, restructurings, joint ventures, private equity transactions, IPOs, public offerings and private placements.

Career

University of Ghent (licentiaat rechten) 2002

New York University School of Law (LL.M.) 2003

Admitted as an advocaat in Belgium 2003

Joined Clifford Chance 2003

Partner since 2016

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global 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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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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 Global 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 Global Guide
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 Global 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 Global Guide
Niek De Pauw is a constructive and available lawyer who thinks ahead.
Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide