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The private equity team at Baker McKenzie BV/SRL is praised for its ‘deep knowledge of local private equity practices’, with standout fund formation expertise alongside buy-back experience as part of its full-scale private equity and venture capital offering. Roel Meers heads the team, a corporate finance expert with notable experience of the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Luc Meeus is noted for his ’deep experience in fund structuring and PE-related M&A transactions’, often advising clients on the tax aspects of transactional work, while Koen Vanhaerents heads the global capital markets offering. Dominique Maes is ‘hands-on, direct, and very efficient’ in his work on domestic and international M&A transactions, and both Kristoff Cox and Kim Stas continue to be recommended.
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  • ‘Deep knowledge of local private equity practices and good network in the local business community. International network helps if something happens in one of the countries a portfolio company is active in, and wants to get legal support on ad-hoc business topics.’

  • ‘Strong expertise in the area of private equity fund of funds, building on previous experience. Complete and very well structured documentation.’

  • ‘Dominique Maes is a very pragmatic, seasoned lawyer that searches for solutions while defending client interests.'

  • ‘Luc Meeus has deep experience in fund structuring and PE-related M&A transactions. He also remains calm and focused. A real partner and trusted advisor in transactions.'

  • 'Dominique Maes is a hands-on, direct, and very efficient advisor and deal-maker.’

  • ‘Luc Meeus is an exceptional legal mind, who remains in control and on top of all aspects related to the case.’

  • ‘Luc Meeus has outstanding expertise in the area of private equity fund of funds, building on his longstanding previous experience. Bright and very structured communicator. Great efficiency in solving questions or issues.’

  • ‘Luc Meeus has the capability to cut through the noise in complicated negotiations, keep things rational and work efficiently to find a solution that works for all parties without letting negotiations go through several loops.’

Clients clés

  • Astanor
  • FPIM-SFPI
  • Astorg
  • Korys
  • AgomAb Therapeutics
  • TA Associates
  • ReMYND
  • Target Global
  • Korys Investments
  • CVC Capital

Points forts

  • Advised Astanor and Target Global, as co-lead investors, in Robovision's EUR 42 million financing round.
  • Advised Astorg on the buy-out of Sofico Invest BV, an Industry-leading software group for enhanced automotive and mobility services.
  • Advised the Belgian Sovereign Wealth Fund SFIPM on the structuring and set up of Belgian Growth Fund II, a EUR 300,000,000 fund-of-fund.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Kristoff Cox

Responsable de la pratique

Roel Meers

Autres avocats clés

Koen Vanhaerents; Luc Meeus; Dominique Maes; Davinia Martens; Kristoff Cox; Kim Stas; Younes Sebbarh