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intui > The Legal 500 Rankings
Belgium > Not-for-profit Tier 2
The core pillars of Intui‘s corporate and non-profit practice group are transactions, litigation and advisory work for a variety of not-for-profit entities from sectors ranging from elderly care to education. The team has seen an increase in instructions relating to litigation for associations, notably in matters pertaining to director’s liability. Leuven-based Caroline Hotterbeekx leads the team alongside Anneleen Steeno and Robbie Tas , who both divide their time between Leuven and Brussels. Steeno frequently handles major transactional work in the not-for profit space, while Tas combines a strong contentious practice with advice on issues such as articles of incorporation.Practice head(s):
Anneleen Steeno; Robbie Tas; Caroline Hotterbeekx
Other key lawyers:
Kim Van Herck; Matthias Jans
Testimonials
‘The team leverages its well-known knowledge in the field of company law to the vast field of not-for-profit practice.’
‘Anneleen Steeno is very accurate at identifying loopholes in negotiating documents, and defends the interest of her clients to the very end of closing the deal. She does not only provide technical legal assistance, but also strong skills in diplomacy.’
Key clients
Vulpia Group
Premed
Easypay Group
Astor vzw
KBVB (Royal Belgian Football Association)
Netwerk Ondernemen
Aspiravi Samen
Pax Christi
CGB-CBB
Traveller Information Services Association (TISA)
International Critical Management Studies Association (ICMS)
Tree-Nation
Work highlights
- Advised the Pareit family with the sale of their interest in the Easypay group (including 15 not-for-profit entities) to Partena.
- Advised the Vulpia Group in various acquisitions of elderly care and assisted living operations and on various matters concerning the non-profit legalisation and the elderly care sector.
- Advised Netwerk Ondernemen regarding legal topics specific to cooperative companies.
Belgium > Dispute resolution Tier 3
The ‘excellent, knowledgeable, shrewd and responsive team’ at intui handles a wide range of litigation, acting in shareholder disputes, directors liability cliams, and post-acquisition litigation. The team is adept at acting across sectors, representing market-leading clients in the finance, real estate, leisure, and construction industries. Based in Leuven, Caroline Hotterbeekx leads the practice, alongside Anneleen Steeno and Robbie Tas, who split their time between Leuven and Brussels. Naomi Glibert is commended for her ‘fantastic work ethic‘ and has expertise in banking, financial, and corporate law.Practice head(s):
Robbie Tas; Anneleen Steeno; Caroline Hotterbeekx
Other key lawyers:
Naomi Glibert; Pieter Van Braband
Testimonials
‘Robbie Tas is the best in Belgium in dispute resolution. He is very tactical, very intelligent and pragmatic. He can be patient to estimate what the adverse party will do, can be assertive when needed and is very good at finding solutions. The results he obtained so far are fantastic. Caroline Hotterbeeckx is very knowledgeable, has a fantastic style of communication and is very efficient.’
‘Excellent knowledgeable, shrewd and responsive team. Have great insight in the legal matters at hand and apply a very sensible strategy to obtain the best possible outcome for the client.’
‘Naomi Glibert: fantastic work ethic, very responsive, incredibly detail-oriented. Goes the extra mile and doesn’t hesitate to take any action to get/keep things moving. Robbie Tas: vast experience in dispute resolution, especially in corporate law. Aggressive when appropriate, but also balanced and cautious when needed. Has surrounded himself with a very capable team with the right mix of skills, who he empowers to work independently and take initiative, which is a sign of great leadership.’
‘Robbie Tas is an excellent, experienced litigator who combines thorough legal knowledge with strong soft skills and knows how to build a strong case. Caroline Hotterbeekx is very solid, she knows her files and is very responsive.’
‘Robbie Tas is a eminent leading partner and authority in Company Law, very well assisted by Pieter Van Braband, a skilful and communicative counsel.’
‘Very good availability. Not only profound legal knowledge, but also very helpful in light of discussing the general tactic to achieve a specific result. Very good reputation in the market for representing minority shareholders.’
‘Robbie Tas has strong academic roots. He also is a seasoned litigator, and simply one of the brightest lawyers out there. Caroline Hotterbeekx is very pragmatic, yet thorough and sensitive to the client’s needs. She is top-notch.’
Key clients
Quarzwerke GmbH
Bangaram BV
KBC Bank
Puratos Group
Ghelamco
LRM
Easypay Group
Adecco Group
Werpax
Work highlights
- Acting for Quarzwerke GmbH and LL Holding GmbH (a German mineral producer) in a liability procedure against the directors of SCR-Sibelco NV/SA following the merger of Sibelco’s subsidiary Unimin with Fairmount Santrol and its subsequent bankruptcy.
- Representing the former legal counsel of Optima Bank, a Belgian bank which was declared bankrupt in 2016, in connection with several director’s liability claims.
- Acting for KBC Bank nv in all its procedures related to fraud and phishing in any form.
Belgium > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
The M&A practice at intui handles cross-border and domestic transactions for corporate clients in a wide array of sectors as well as for a growing number of public and private investment funds. The team maintains a particular focus on assisting with shareholders’ agreements and is bolstered in this approach by the ability to draw on cross-practice litigation and commercial law expertise. Anneleen Steeno is a key contact for contentious and non-contentious M&A and shareholder work; she co-leads the team with dispute resolution expert Robbie Tas and Caroline Hotterbeekx. Real estate transactions expert Kim Van Herck is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Anneleen Steeno; Robbie Tas; Caroline Hotterbeekx
Other key lawyers:
Kim Van Herck; Matthias Jans
Testimonials
‘Exceptionally good at mediation.’
‘Anneleen Steeno and Matthias Jans are both result-driven & extremely flexible.’
‘The team at intui we worked with had all the unique skills that make great teams. Next to all of that they were also nice people to work with, a quality that can not be stressed enough.’
‘Anneleen Steeno listens very well, works hard to understand the case and her advice has been spot on. Together with associate Matthias Jans they also provided excellent and flawless paperwork.’
‘What is particularly pleasing in working with intui is the personal approach. The people are very flexible and know how to act quickly. I also noticed that the network they have is very extensive, enabling them to quickly find the right answers to our questions.’
‘The team is always very well informed and all members are very knowledgeable. The intui team displays professionalism, but is also pragmatic and very nice to work with.’
‘Anneleen Steeno is very efficient, pragmatic, focuses on the key points and indicates the risks within the transaction. She is very knowledgeable and stands out. She commits to her promises and is very good at providing feedback.’
‘We value the personal commitment, knowledge of our business, and willingness to find a solution.’
Key clients
Vulpia Group
Puratos Group
Tinc
Vortex Capital Partners
Groep Cretskens
Quality By Design
Solvari
DCA
DCU Invest
Meam
Easypay Group
Shareholders of Jonnydepony
Webomatic
Work highlights
- Advised the family shareholders of Easypay Group on the sale of their interests to Partena Professional.
- Advised TINC, Foremost Immo and B.S.I. on the sale of 100% of the shares in Bio-Versneller to TPG Real Estate.
- Advised the shareholders of Jonnydepony on the sale of a majority stake to Banijay Benelux.
intui > Firm Profile
We are leading experts in M&A, corporate and association law and dispute resolution. We combine this expertise with a broad view and an in-depth knowledge of all the branches of business law. Our practice is based on the needs of companies, entrepreneurs, shareholders and non-profit organizations.
We deliberately chose to establish our law practice in the university city of Leuven, source of knowledge and innovation. Our services and the education of our associates focus on result-oriented advice, integrity and a no-nonsense approach.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Litigation | Robbie Tas | robbie.tas@intui.be | +32 16 20 00 25 |
M&A | Anneleen Steeno | anneleen.steeno@intui.be | +32 16 20 00 25 |
Litigation | Caroline Hotterbeekx | caroline.hotterbeekx@intui.be | +32 16 20 00 25 |
Meet The Team(s)
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Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Daan Born | Daan Born graduated in 2015 from KU Leuven as Master of Laws.… | View Profile | |
Aurora Gijbels | Aurora Gijbels studied law at KU Leuven, graduating in July 2021 as… | View Profile | |
Naomi Glibert | Naomi Glibert graduated from KU Leuven in 2008 as Master of Laws.… | View Profile | |
Caroline Hotterbeekx | Caroline Hotterbeekx graduated from KU Leuven in 2004 as Master of Laws.… | View Profile | |
Matthias Jans | In 2012, Matthias Jans graduated as Master of Laws from KU Leuven… | View Profile | |
Marie-Christine Mantels | Marie-Christine Mantels graduated from the KU Leuven in 2022 as a Master… | View Profile | |
Morgan Pécriaux | In June 2022, Morgan Pécriaux graduated as Master of Laws from KU… | View Profile | |
Anneleen Steeno | Anneleen Steeno studied law at the KU Leuven, graduating in 2002 as… | View Profile | |
Robbie Tas | Robbie Tas is holder of several degrees earned at the KU Leuven… | View Profile | |
Pieter Van Braband | Pieter Van Braband graduated in 2011 at the KU Leuven as Master… | View Profile | |
Kim Van Herck | Kim Van Herck graduated from KU Leuven in 2008 as Master of… | View Profile | |
Bert Vanderheiden | Bert Vanderheiden graduated in 2021 from KU Leuven as Master of Laws,… | View Profile |
Client Testimonials
Legal 500 Testimonials
2023:
‘Intui works in small, specialised teams, and the expertise, involvement and commitment of the team members is very high.’
‘Robbie is a one of the best litigators in Belgium regarding shareholder conflicts. He is very knowledgeable, and can be assertive but always respectful. The lawyer you would prefer to have at your side of the table. Balanced, thoughtful, and assertive.’
‘Caroline Hotterbeekx is very knowledgeable on the legal front and very practical on the deal side. She reads her clients and her adversary very well. Great lawyer, down to earth, very knowledgeable and fantastic to work with.’
‘Very strong team. Thinking outside the box, adding true sector specialist to the team if necessary.’
‘Anneleen Steeno & Matthias Jans, both straight to the point. Very responsive and high quality advice. Down to earth people with the right mentality.’
‘Very professional team, highly skilled, friendly, clear communication.’
‘They combine strong legal skills with a very pragmatic view on things; qualities which are both necessary in non-profit environments.’
‘Anneleen Steeno takes a very pragmatic view on complex situations. Always two steps ahead of the counterparty.’
2022:
‘Intui provides us with a well balanced team of professionals combining a strong combination of 1) technical know how, 2) high involvement and availability, 3) excellent business insight and focus’
‘We engaged Intui for a specific expertise on 1 aspect of the new Belgian law code. The advice and expertise turned out to be much more holistic.’
‘They have open communication. They know to guide you through the process, give correct feedback and are not scared to bring you back to reality if it is necessary. For me, it was a once in a lifetime experience, but everything went smoothly and correctly.’
‘From a price/quality perspective, you can’t find better on the market.’
‘Robbie Tas is outstanding and very well respected by his peers and by the court. He is the go to lawyer in corporate litigation with a very good strategical view on how to reach the best result.‘
‘Caroline Hotterbeekx has a very good understanding of the dispute resolution. She knows the file extremely well and is very detailed. I enjoyed Caroline’s clear cut advice, opinion and presentation of the facts. She is very factual which makes decision making easy and supports you in tough times.’
‘Anneleen Steeno and Kim Van Herck both know their subject extremely well and they are always ready to give informed advice on any issue raised. They react promptly to all our requests, there is no need for reminders, and their reactions are always well explained and appropriate reasons are given where they may give us alternative solutions to a problem.’
‘Perfect combination of legal expertise and pragmatism.’
‘Intui stands for hands’on corporate law advice and M&A assistance. Strong team of negotiators, capable of making a deal in the best interest of the client.’
2021:
‘intui is a strong corporate litigation boutique firm with strong partner involvement‘.
‘This team is particularly well known on the Belgian market for its capability in all types of corporate litigation. With Robbie Tas they have a great litigator and also a strategic mind who is certainly part of top of the market in corporate litigation‘.
‘The individuals at intui are really outstanding‘.
‘Good presence in the Belgian corporate mid-market with strong M&A practice – “down to earth” approach.‘
‘Availability of all staff (associates & partner) is exceptionally high.‘
‘Great lawyers who listen to you and defend your point of view.‘
‘Excellent knowledge and availability.‘
‘Intui has enormous expertise in corporate law. Without a doubt they are the best firm in that regard. They have a great academic background but can approach the subject in a very practical way. Intui is also very entrepreneurial.‘
‘In-depth technical knowledge and political insights into the non-profit legislation. Pragmatic approach and high flexibility.‘
2020:
‘intui is a niche firm with an excellent reputation. You better have them at your side instead of having them against you. They combine theoretical knowledge with an excellent practical approach‘.
‘Their expertise in company law (and litigation concerning company law) is excellent‘.
‘Robbie Tas is not only an academic expert in corporate law, but also an experienced hands-on litigator‘.
‘Intui provides highly specialised expert services, combined with a practical, hands-on mentality and the ability to present complex issues in a clear and simple way to facilitate decisions.‘
‘Although it is a smaller M&A practice, they use their international connections to rely on and offer great value for money.‘
‘A small team with the right attributes and skills, including strategic thinking, a corporate perspective, business common sense and high energy whenever necessary in negotiations.‘
‘A very professional and knowledgeable team, which is able to strike a balance between conducting thorough research and being pragmatic.‘
‘A pragmatic, no-nonsense approach. Not too much grey zone, clear and direct communication.’
‘Provide a direct approach, which is result based and no nonsense.‘
‘The team has an excellent mix of legal profiles uniting different knowledge areas and skills. Absolutely one of the best among the smaller firms for more complex contracting and transactional work.‘
‘Anneleen Steeno and senior associate Matthias Jans have very good knowledge of company law, excellent negotiation skills and a pragmatic approach. They are down to earth and always looking for a pragmatic solution (not like a lot of other legal firms making things complex).‘
‘Anneleen Steeno and Kim Van Herck are both outstanding lawyers. Their legal knowledge and analytical skills are of an extremely high level. At the same time they do not lose sight of the ultimate goal and practice sufficient pragmatism to get there.‘