Corporate/M&A
Belgium
3 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Patrice Viaene
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Patrice Viaene's corporate experience extends across international and domestic M&A, energy, construction and large infrastructure projects as well as assisting entrepreneurs and venture capital investors in the tech sector.
Patrice has a particular expertise in the renewable energy sector and is a leading member of our worldwide Clean Hydrogen Taskforce.
Career
University of Ghent (licentiaat rechten) 2010
London School of Economics (LL.M) 2011
Admitted as a lawyer ('advocaat/avocat') in Belgium 2011
Joined Clifford Chance 2011
University of Leuven (post-graduate corporate finance) 2014
Partner since May 2023
Languages Spoken
Dutch, French, English
Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Belgium
Up and Coming
Individual Editorial
Patrice Viaene offers substantial experience in advising clients from the construction, private equity and logistics sectors on cross-border transactions, joint venture agreements and funding rounds.
Strengths
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Patrice Viaene has a deal-making and jovial personality, making him a nice person to work with.
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