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Corporate & M&A

As any business evolves, its legal structure must follow and maintain stability. We guide you through M&A, restructurings and governance with hands-on advice and support.

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Our expertise at a glance

Corporate law

Setting up or reshaping an organisation is a matter of balances. Between board and other stakeholders, between rights and responsibilities, between today and tomorrow. We help you manage the equilibrium.

  • company and association formation
  • legal structure advice
  • shareholders’ agreements and internal rules
  • equity and debt financing
  • delegation of authority
  • reporting and audit challenges
  • directors’ and auditors’ liability issues
  • corporate records, filings and compliance programs

Mergers & acquisitions

From early negotiations and due diligence to closing and integration, our team keeps you on track – hurdles included.

  • transaction structuring and deal strategy
  • due diligence and data room management
  • negotiation of final agreements and other transaction documents
  • closing coordination and post-merger integration
  • merger clearance and regulatory approvals

Corporate restructurings

Mergers, demergers and internal reorganisations require the right legal steps in the right order. We handle structure, documentation and formalities so the transition flows smoothly and compliantly.

  • mergers, demergers and spin-offs
  • capital transactions and transformations
  • corporate reorganisation plans and implementation
  • dissolution and liquidation

Corporate governance

Strong governance is vital for any business. Count on us to be the trusted board room counsel balancing all stakeholder interests.

  • board composition and governance structures
  • drafting of board charters and governance codes
  • shareholder rights and minority protection
  • corporate strategy and meetings
  • conflict of interest management
  • ESG and corporate social responsibility

Corporate litigation

Shareholder disagreements, post-M&A conflicts, liability claims… We seek a negotiated settlement when possible. We defend you in court when needed.

  • post-M&A disputes (warranty claims, earn-outs)
  • shareholder conflicts and buy-out disputes
  • directors’ and auditors’ liability litigation
  • mediation in corporate and partnership disputes
  • representation in court and in arbitration proceedings (ICC, Cepani, etc.)

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Publications


M&A Survey (6th edition)

The sixth edition is the most extensive M&A Survey to date, covering more than 500 deals signed in the period 2020 - 2025 and a total deal value of more than 28 billion euros.

The M&A Survey analyses Belgian market practices regarding company acquisitions and share purchase agreements. The sixth edition was conducted in the summer of 2025 and covers the period 2020 through the first six months of 2025. Together with the previous editions, we have now analysed more than 20 years of Belgian M&A market trends (2004- H1 2025).

The full results and analysis of the sixth edition of the M&A Survey can be purchased as either a web version or a booklet. Access includes entry to a dedicated online platform featuring advanced web-app functionality for desktop and mobile devices.

M&A Survey

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