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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.
At a glance
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.)
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.
Expertise
How else can we help you?
Explore more areas of our expertise beyond corporate.
Competition & EU
When EU and competition law turns into a labyrinth - and sure it does - it’s best to fall back on broad expertise. Our team supports you before national and EU authorities and courts, combining strategy with a pragmatic focus on your business.
Commercial
Day-to-day advice or full support, domestic or international, B2B or B2C: our experienced commercial team has represented both private companies and public bodies in a wide range of industries.
Dispute resolution
You never aim for things to escalate, but sometimes they do just that. Count on us to take your side in settlement negotiations, mediation, litigation and arbitration. Your commercial objectives and your reputation will stand firmly protected.
Compliance
Compliance is not a standalone discipline - it runs through every legal domain. From drafting codes of conduct to full-scale implementation and training, we guide companies and trade associations along the way.