‘Very strong life sciences industry knowledge. The team is very in-demand so knows about all developments in the industry and has a full view of the market.’

‘Roel Meers has become the authority for life science transactions.’

‘Dominique Maes is a very pragmatic, seasoned lawyer that searches for solutions while defending its clients interest.’

‘Very good partners with strong involvement. Also good and transparent communication. ’

‘Dominique Maes was very involved and did a great job.’

‘Experienced and pragmatic. Convincing in the board room.’

‘To the point advice, sharp and well thought-through. Simply very solid insights by Luc Meeus in the entire M&A process, and all contractual implications. Very good focus on what is important, means that no time is wasted on less relevant points.’

‘Koen Vanhaerents is a tough negotiator but an excellent dealmaker, always a pleasure to have him on your side.’

‘The quality of the work is what makes them stand out: very good technically, with a great memory of the ante-facts and prior exchanges, and ability to think strategically with us. Quality is present at all levels: from partner to junior associates. It gives a great level of confidence when dealing with the counterparty and its counsel.’

‘Laurent Legein is one of the best lawyers available on the Belgian market. I like in particular how he is at the same time very technical but nevertheless very business/solution oriented.’

‘Jean-Sébastien Rombouts is an associate with a bright future. Very smart and pleasant to work with. Extremely hardworking.’

‘The Corporate & M&A team of Cleary Brussels is exceptional. They are very responsive, hands-on and think ahead strategically. They truly unburden the internal legal team by taking ownership of the whole project from a legal POV. They render exceptional service.’

‘Laurent Legein is one of the leading corporate M&A partners on the Brussels market, with exceptional business acumen and highly regarded in Belgium and abroad.’

‘Marijke Spooren is a star. She is very hands on and provides actionable legal advice.’

‘Ruben Foriers is an exceptional associate, one of the best on the Brussels market. His advice is consistently well considered and precise.’

‘For very high-profile transactions and advisory work you only want the very best. That’s when we turn to Cleary Gottlieb.’

‘Great team, able to translate technical matters into language that is easy to understand.’

‘An-Sofie Van Hootegem is a true deal-maker.’

‘Not only very knowledgeable, but very good at explaining the detailed issues to the less expert client. Makes the client feel supported and able to give its full trust to the team in order to obtain the best possible legal position.’

‘An-Sofie Van Hootegem is very knowledgeable and efficient. She spots immediately the points to report on in more detail or on which to draw the attention of the client. She quickly understands the relevant aspects of the business and makes sure to gather the necessary input before taking a formal position.’

‘This team provides a unique combination of excellent legal analysis, transactional drive, and top-notch negotiation support.’

‘Eric Pottier’s vast transactional experience and legal knowledge make him an outstanding leader for this team. The team ensures that a seamless and high-quality service is provided throughout the transaction with timely and proactive involvement of the senior lawyers of the team.’

‘The team is clearly very knowledgeable about M&A in general. In a difficult transaction with many moving parts, they were able to continuously adapt the transaction structure during negotiations until we were able to come to a transaction.’

‘Filip Lecoutre is very composed and knowledgeable. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Argo has all the legal knowhow we need when it comes to doing deals in private equity in Belgium. They combine strong professionalism with pragmatism resulting in excellent services.’

‘Evelyn Van Raemdonck and Kris Verdoodt are hardworking, no nonsense, flexible lawyers, who understand the needs of their clients and try to build a long term relationship.’

‘Argo law operates at a high level of professionalism, combined with a pragmatic approach. They give great guidance after they seek relevant context of the business and the project.’

‘They integrate in the process as a fellow colleague, adding value and bringing solutions for the content and the process.’

‘They are very pragmatic/business oriented and they really lead the deal. They are very strong in PE structuring (both the fund itself ad M&A transactions). Very much enjoy working with them.’

‘Mattias Verbeek is a smart and pragmatic lawyer who consistently leads deals with precision. His deep knowledge of private equity structuring ensures smooth, well-organized deals that align perfectly with client expectations.’

‘Louis Hoet is a highly pragmatic, business-focused lawyer, and it’s always a pleasure working with him.’

‘Kris Verdoodt and Silke Chantrain are very skilful lawyers, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘We have the pleasure of working regularly with the corporate team at Eubelius, and we cannot recommend them highly enough. They are not only highly competent but also extremely responsive, available, and smart. Their expertise in the field is impressive.’

‘I would like to highly recommend Joris De Wolf, partner at Eubelius, with whom we have worked closely on numerous corporate matters. Joris consistently demonstrates exceptional expertise, a strategic mindset, and a deep understanding of complex corporate issues.’

‘Great team, very knowledgeable in their field and well connected. They relate very well with entrepreneurs and SMEs / entrepreneurial companies. The team is very pragmatic and result oriented. A real pleasure to work with.’

‘Felix Dobbelaere is a highly skilled and highly experienced corporate and M&A lawyer with whom it is a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Why would you not opt for an independent Belgian full service firm, when in need of highly specialized advice regarding Belgian matters. And this is exactly what Eubelius delivers.’

‘Perfect combination of top notch high level advice and assisting the client by taking away the operational hassle.’

‘Very qualitative practice with pragmatic and constructive approach to M&A. Well-established on the Belgian market.’

‘Eubelius stands out. It is an experienced, enthusiastic and highly dedicated team. The practice is approachable, professional and very knowledgeable.’

‘We regularly work with Wim Dedecker. He is very pragmatic, has great industry and client knowledge, very good technical knowledge (across different areas: finance, capital markets and corporate).’

‘The PE/M&A team is very knowledgeable and extremely pragmatic in its approach – instead of solely going into pure legal arguments, the PE/M&A team has a very hands-on business oriented approach, meaning that any proposals, negotiations and discussions will be kept in mind during negotiations and discussions.’

‘At Liedekerke we usually work with Damien Conem – aside from being a true expert in the PE/M&A field, he is extremely knowledgeable on the matters and has ample experience, he is very pragmatic in his approach and is able to make a solid business and risk assessment (i.e., assessment in what items to fight for in negotiations).’

‘The team at Liederkerke are simply outstanding in managing our high expectations for corporate matters. They clearly are experts at getting the outcome required with a real no nonsense approach.’

‘Fleur Vanswijgenhoven and Christel Van den Eynden have a vast amount of experience in giving concise and highly effective advice in complex cases. They are both a real pleasure to work with and I have no hesitation in recommending them.’

‘The firm has a good grasp of M&A space of interest to our company. They understand our business and our business needs, having spent the time to get to know us better. They also know what terms are market for transactions so we can move deals along more quickly and efficiently.’

‘Liedekerke is a true one-stop-stop shop for transactions/M&A with high quality lawyers that can support sponsors at all stages, from due diligence, transaction documentation or tax to anti-trust and others, enabling a smooth but rigorous transaction process.’

‘There is never a problem with Liedekerke, we can always find a solution. Very friendly yet high performing in a transaction environment.’

‘Wide-ranging team with excellent comprehensive knowledge in various areas of law, hereby able to thoroughly cover a transaction from each angle and advise in any (potential) matter concerned.’

‘Mélanie Schollaert is a very well experienced attorney with great knowledge of international mergers from a Belgian law point of view. It is a pleasure to cooperate with her as Mélanie is a true professional and a very kind person at the same time.’

‘Thomas Lenné understands our industry. He possesses an impressive knowledge of our cases. His comprehensive approach ensures that we are fully informed and confident in our legal matters, making him a trusted partner in our business.’

‘Excellent comprehensive knowledge, quick feedback and swift turnarounds, multilingual, straightforward communication, clear assessment and advice.’

‘Mathias Hendrickx has assisted us with corporate negotiations and drafting in a sale process. Accurate and hands-on mentality, very good quality of work. I would recommend working with Mathias.’

‘They find good and creative legal solutions.’

‘From our current experience with Loyens & Loeff, we can confirm that the team deployed on our joint case is composed of several reliable professionals each with unique expertise relevant to the key issues of the case. At the same time, the whole team is very well coordinated, proactive and with a very short response time.’

‘This team led by Peter De Ryck is very efficient and agile. They understand and accommodate clients’ needs perfectly.’

‘Peter De Ryck and Delphine Penninck have excellent legal skills and excellent responsiveness.’

‘We have worked with Lydian in M&A transactions and in the setup of several joint ventures. They have shown themselves to be a very competent and efficient law firm.’

‘The knowledge and experience of Peter De Ryck and his M&A Team is outstanding. I have recommended him to several people for M&A advisory and they have always delivered exceptional service!’

‘Florence Colpaert and Louise Berrier do not only convince professionally, but also have a client-centred pragmatic approach.’

‘We work regularly with Lydian referring Belgian law questions. We recommend Lydian to many of our offices across our network. The lawyers at Lydian are responsive and have real expertise in their areas. They work in a very professional manner and are an excellent firm to partner with.’

‘Our key contact is Peter De Ryck who is always extremely responsive, hands-on, helpful and professional. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Partner listens well, understands the underlying economic reasoning of the intervention and has the experience to grasp the organisational sensitivities. In addition, when interacting with the broader group, partner speaks with authority and empathy.’

‘Pragmatic, fast and efficient. Client first mentality.’

‘Rare combination between highly skilled lawyers and business savviness, not just at the (senior) partner level, but throughout the organization.’

‘Biggest strength being their deep and consistent knowledge and expertise in the Venture Capital environment in Belgium.’

‘We were very satisfied by their level of responsiveness and their solution-oriented approach to any inconveniences we found in the process.’

‘Jan Bogaert was the partner in charge and he was of great help, not only by sharing with us his knowledge and expertise but also by being effective in the tough negotiations we had to deal with.’

‘Very hands-on team that goes the extra mile. Very available to the client. Clear communication and solution driven.’

‘Michel Bonne is very hands-on, very eloquent, available, thinks together with the client and understands the business.’

‘Hannelore Matthys provides clear communication, available, knowledgeable, hard worker.’

‘VBB has a broad, deep practice that includes all disciplines required to serve you in M&A. They are practical and don’t get lost in unnecessary detail.’

‘What I appreciated most about the VBB team was their active guidance throughout this complicated process. They effectively took the lead in coordinating the entire team, ensuring smooth and efficient cooperation across all parties involved.’

‘Michel Bonne’s expertise is exceptional. He approached the entire process with a strategic mindset, aiming to understand the driving forces and objectives of the various stakeholders on the sell-side.’

‘Very integrated team, works really together with a very good involvement of every member, and a full alignment.’

‘Van Bael stands out among Belgian law firms in that it combines a remarkably strong EU regulatory practice with a very strong and sophisticated Corporate/M&A practice.’

‘Altius positions itself as a leading law firm in the Belgian market through its full-service approach and high level of technical expertise. The teams at Altius have a high level of technical expertise in energy and infrastructure law.’

‘Marie Brasseur is an exceptional partner.’

‘Jérôme Vermeylen is able to navigate complex M&A navigations and transactions with sound advice and management.’

‘We like to work with Altius because of their full-service firm and seasoned yet approachable partners.’

‘Tom Vantroyen is a seasoned Corporate lawyer with particular expertise in PE. He is quick thinker and very service-minded.’

‘Very hands on and professional. Pleasant to work with and open for any input provided. Firm in negotiations on behalf of the client and absolutely going the extra mile.’

‘Tom Vantroyen and Thijs Herremans are very hands on. They really do go the extra mile to reach the best possible deal for their clients.’

‘Altius stands out for its commitment to delivering high-quality legal services with a client-centric approach. Deep expertise across various practice areas, ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented advice.’

‘The M&A practice has a good reputation, always available and responsive.’

‘Aubry Daerden is outstanding. He quickly understand the client’s needs and is able to handle highly complex corporate issues.’

‘The corporate and M&A team provides high-quality legal services that are efficient. The pragmatism with which the team handles complex topics is also very appreciated by our organization.’

‘Erwin Simons always has a way to defend the legal interests of our organization both internally and externally with a keen sense of humor, which makes it possible to convince people of the best possible legal manner in a very diplomatic way.’

‘I work with Aubry Daerden who is really outstanding, reliable, efficient, precise, creative and helpful.’

‘Michaël Heene is very approachable, knowledgeable about the industry and has a pragmatic approach.’

‘DLA Piper’s corporate M&A practice is unique because of its extensive global footprint and ability to handle complex cross-border transactions seamlessly.’

‘DLA Piper’s corporate M&A team stands out because of the exceptional expertise and dedication of its individuals. They differentiate themselves from competitors through deep industry knowledge, international experience, and the ability to navigate complex transactions efficiently.’

‘Strong client-first service, excellent multi-jurisdictional coverage. Approachable and knowledgeable team.’

‘Jonas Van den Bossche is a seasoned M&A partner and my go to contact in case of a large-cap M&A transaction.’

‘The corporate & M&A team is a true partner to our company, actively listening to what is important to us.’

‘Accompanying us in our queries to find a solution that fits our company.’

‘The team is very efficient, business oriented and always deliver in time.’

‘They drive deals, come with creative solutions and you get partner support.’

‘I mainly work with Thomas De Muynck for M&A. Thomas is a very skilled lawyer, with in-depth knowledge of all legal technicalities combined with a business and pragmatic approach. He comes with creative solutions and is an active player to drive a deal to completion.’

‘They excel in clear communication and follow up with the client. The services are high quality with a focus on finding the right solution. They are very approachable and customer friendly.’

‘Jeroen Raskin is quick to respond, very knowledgeable, always business minded and strong focus on delivering high quality services.’

‘Eline Alders is very approachable, excellent communication skills, expert knowledge.’

‘Apart from expertise and experience, the multi-disciplinarity (commercial law, social law, environmental law) and the availability were outstanding.’

‘The individuals have shown proven expertise and experience; yet they are down to earth and local; they understand the clients needs and always try to find a solution.’

‘In my view, the Corporate M&A team at MonardLaw stands as one of the most impressive practices in the legal industry, offering unparalleled expertise and service in handling complex mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.’

‘Working alongside Pieter van den Broeck has been an exceptional experience, and he stands out not just for his legal expertise, but for his unique combination of strategic insight, leadership, and client-centered approach.’

‘Coherent team, problem solving mentality without losing the best interest of our company in the deal.’

‘Good bench strength, plenty of resource, and full service.’

‘Dirk van Gerven is a senior statesman, sees the big picture, very collaborative on cross-border work.’

‘Christophe Wathion is pragmatic and commercially minded.’

‘Outstanding team and capabilities.’

‘Client and result oriented.’

‘The corporate team of Osborne Clarke, including Hadrien Chef, has a good knowledge of the private equity.’

‘The team is diverse and not overstaffed, good resource allocation.’

‘Hadrien Chef is available, easily reachable and highly involved in the transaction.’

‘I involved Osborne Clark because of their specific blockchain knowledge. Most legal firms lacked the technical and legal understanding, which was key for us to establish our platform’s Terms & Conditions.’

‘Frank Hoogendijk helped us formulate the most compliant approach while respecting the reality of a startup.’

‘The PE/M&A is very knowledgeable and extremely pragmatic in its approach – instead of solely going into pure legal arguments, the PE/M&A team has a very hands-on business oriented approach, meaning that any proposals, negotiations and discussions will be kept in mind during negotiations and discussions.’

‘All the members of the PE/M&A team that we work in are very down-to-earth persons with whom we’ve built a lasting relationship of trust.’

‘At Quinz we usually work with Bart Lintermans – aside from being a true expert in the PE/M&A field, who is extremely knowledgeable on the matters and has ample experience, he is very pragmatic in his approach and is able to make a solid business and risk assessment.’

‘Deep knowledge of the sector, swift reaction, proactivity and excellent communication.’

‘Personal availability beyond expectations, clear feedback, deep knowledge.’

‘Very agile and good senior involvement.’

‘I typically work with Bart Lintermans. He is a sociable and pragmatic lawyer who actually gives clear advice and recommendations when asked.’

‘The Quinz team is one of the strongest in the market, both in terms of expertise, visibility, and resources. We work with them since over a decade, as well as with other prominent firms. The high quality they deliver is consistent, they come up with pragmatic solutions and they are highly regarded by their peers. We also appreciate their commitment to integrity and credibility.’

‘Julie Braeckman is very dedicated and clear in her communication. She goes the extra mile.’

‘Very hands-on and responsive, good quality work.’

‘Steven Callens is service minded, and gives clear and to-the-point advice.’

‘The practice is unique due to its personal and tailored approach. The partner and senior lawyers are your touchpoint and you feel they take care of your file. This is a USP compared to bigger law firms.’

‘For me Tom Swinnen stands out in terms of corporate and M&A matters. He has a unique approach with clients, combining technical expertise and hands-on client centricity. He gets the deal done. I would recommend him to anyone involved in transactions or M&A matters.’

‘Stevens Callens is a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team is full of young, dynamic professionals who are very pleasant to work with, thanks to their extensive expertise.’

‘Simont Braun is a highly reliable and responsive legal firm that has supported us with legal advice in a number of dossiers. They are close to the customer and provide specific answers to questions.’

‘Approachable and knowledgeable team.’

‘Laurent Verhavert stands out because of his knowledge, calm and perseverance in contract negotiations.’

‘Excellent team – our go-to firm in Belgium for corporate / M&A, particularly based on the support provided by Katrien Vorlat and her team.’

‘Katrien Vorlat is highly responsive, commercial and user-friendly. She is everything you would want in supporting you. She is also high profile in PE/VC sector as an expert speaker.’

‘The attention to detail combined with the understanding of the bigger picture and how they work with that skillset for the benefit of the client.’

‘The team is very pragmatic, business oriented and responsive. They really make the extra effort to ensure completion (and smooth landing) of the deals they work on. They also understand well the position of their client and are able to provide tailored advice to every situation (even the most complex ones).’

‘Julie Lo Bue is excellent on all fronts (legally, technically, in negotiations, etc.) and is a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Gisèle Rosselle is brilliant and very business wise – an excellent negotiator.’

‘Very skilled team, easy access, creative problem solving approach.’

‘Thierry Bosly is an excellent negotiator and offers transparency during the whole process.’

‘Team is very pragmatic and responsive.’

‘Acting as a true partner aiming to efficiently and effectively obtain their Client’s objective while protecting the Client’s interest.’

‘Micha Van den Abeele and Frédéric Verspreeuwen work together as a true team in a complementary way without duplication and building on each others’ strengths.’

‘Astrea’s corporate M&A team is not just legal advisors but also strategic partners who understand the business goal behind each transaction.’

‘Frédéric Verspreeuwen has not only a deep knowledge about the legal side of M&A, but is also very strong in the strategic business goal and financials behind such transactions.’

‘Micha Van den Abeele is a very hand-on and pragmatic M&A partner, with a track record of successfully negotiating high-stake deals and managing risks while finding middle ground to move deals forward.’

‘Seppe Laenen is one of the new partners within the Astrea M&A team. Seppe is a talent in managing big M&A files both on contract drafting as (managing) due diligence, identifying potential risks and advising on how these risks should be managed within any sort of transaction.’

‘Stand-out partner Seppe Laenen.’

‘Broad knowledge of markets relevant to us. Creative attitude to corporate structuring and corporate legal topics. They listen well and are very open to our wishes, they are genuinely interested in and protecting our interests.’

‘The Cresco team is very knowledgeable and extremely flexible. They have a calm and decisive way of working.’

‘Hands-on team providing strategic insights on the transaction. Their experience is shared with their customer. We appreciate the fast turn-over of the documentation and their availability.’

‘We highly valued the support of David Dessers and Glenn L’hoëst, their availability, their hands-on support and their knowledge of M&A transactions.’

‘Cresco covers the most important legal aspects for both scale-ups and investment funds. The team is hard-working but clearly well balanced.’

‘David Dessers is a tower of trust for many Belgian tech ventures as he clearly understands the stakes involved for founders, investors and management. He aligns interests of all parties, has a unique ability to set legal and commercial priorities and is particularly keen on not losing deals for the wrong reasons.’

‘It has been great working with them and they have become a trusted advisor!’

‘Glenn L’hoëst is great – he is always able to guide us forward compared to other lawyers who often take a less collaborative approach.’

‘There seems to be a healthy relationship between our different contact persons, making it easy to navigate!’

‘Shoutout to Louis-François du Castillon: reliability & availability!’

‘Availability, mix of competences, flexibility.’

‘Flexibility and competence.’

‘Louis-François du Castillon and Adrien Faelli have been very available and understood quickly the needs of my company.’

‘Very solid balance between legal, commercial and interpersonal skills. Highly effective team work and clear roles & responsibilities constantly sought.’

‘Delighted with how Marie Evrard helped us seal a ground breaking deal.’

‘The team offers a very professional and global service, but each time for very concrete problems and situations.’

‘Anneleen Steeno is very engaged, proactive, and she will do the undoable in order to obtain a deal.’

‘Robbie Tas has excellent litigator skills and broad academic knowledge of company law, with a very pragmatic and goal-driven approach in disputes.’

‘Intui’s Commercial, Corporate, and M&A practice distinguishes itself through a profound depth of expertise and an unwavering commitment to client success.’

‘A standout strength of the practice is its seamless integration with clients’ internal teams, fostering a collaborative approach that is both proactive and responsive.’

‘The professionals at Intui distinguish themselves through a combination of deep expertise, unwavering dedication, and an exceptional commitment to client service. What truly sets them apart from competitors is their ability to blend technical proficiency with a genuine understanding of our business needs.’

‘All the knowledge and experience of the big law firms combined with the flexibility of a small boutique.’

‘Highly driven team where different knowledge and skills interact strongly to arrive at the right advice. Intui stands out for its speed in service, outstanding personal contact with a multidisciplinary approach.’

‘What sets Caroline Wildemeersch’s team apart is the consistently high quality of the associates she works with. This ensures that the entire transaction process is handled with precision and care. The team is quick to immerse itself in complex M&A or sale transactions, and their efficiency allows them to adapt quickly to the needs of the client.’

‘Caroline Wildemeersch is exceptional, not only for her legal knowledge but also for her deep economic insight and emotional intelligence. She quickly understands the client’s needs and the details of each deal, enabling her to provide tailored, practical advice.’

‘Very professional team. Easy to work with. Overall very satisfied with the quality of work.’

‘David Ryckaert provides very smart, efficient support and pragmatic business-friendly solutions. Straight to the point. Not overly legalistic. Very personable. Understands what is at stake and offers clear straightforward answers. Very fast execution with little back and forth.’

‘Laurius has a very personal and direct approach. They handle their files decisively with clear direction and provide sufficient alternatives with their consequences. Very flexible and accessible office.’

‘Straightforward people who are very professional and discreet. They want the best for their clients, no matter how small your demand.’

‘Reactive people, to the point, problem solving.’

‘You always feel important.’

‘An important advantage of PwC Legal is their link to PwC and thus to a broader range of services and this with a presence in nearly all possible jurisdictions.’

‘Bart Vanstaen is an excellent lawyer and legal partner to work with!’

‘We work with PwC legal for corporate law topics, trainings regarding corporate law, tax law, compliance, HR etc. Fast and reliable service and very good availability.’

‘The advice from the commercial, corporate and M&A team of PWC are always to the point and of high quality. Also given PwC’s structure (many different disciplines working well together), the commercial, corporate and M&A team of PWC is able to provide specialist advice on the various facets of a corporate transaction.’

‘They ensure that everyone is well aligned even though different disciplines within PwC are involved. The advice is always very well coordinated.’

‘Karin Winters is highly competent, down-to-earth, open mindset, and a hard worker.’

‘Having all skillsets required for M&A activities combined in one team allows for “one-stop-shopping”, which is a great benefit for a start-up like ourselves. PwC also offers a global perspective with expertise in different parts of the world, helpful for M&A transactions touching on different global regions.’

‘Very positive experience working with Ive Serneels on an ongoing M&A transaction. His professionalism and ability to execute to a high standard on accelerated timeline was impressive, and his individual contributions stood-out versus other lawyers and counsel I have worked with in the past. Ive is a great lawyer, and an asset to his team.’

‘The Quorum M&A team is very well placed for the small cap M&A transactional work.’

‘Balance between value for work and quality is on point.’

‘Michiel Roovers showed himself as a very dedicated, approachable, young M&A Partner. Super reachable and very pragmatic.’

‘Quorum Law’s practice stands out due to their deep expertise in the tech industry, having guided thousands of sales transactions across various scales—from simple to highly complex deals.’

‘Their seamless collaboration ensured smooth transitions between them, making handovers virtually unnoticeable.’

‘What truly sets them apart is their human approach—they were always on our side, clearly explaining contract clauses and expertly translating both commercial and emotional elements into legally sound texts.’

‘Michiel Pouillon is a natural mediator, always seeking compromise and balance. Davy Gorselé is straightforward and direct—you always know where you stand with him, as he’s tough but fair.’

‘Their diversity in style makes them not just effective, but indispensable.’

‘Stefaan Wauman and team are excellent professionals with very high knowledge of the business.’

‘Very smooth collaboration with the M&A team, swift feedback, to the point, redirecting when relevant to resources with other specific competences.’

‘The practice is highly skilled, creative, hard-working and accurate, and is a great pleasure to work with. They are highly capable of, and experienced in, dealing with complex, cross-border transactions and have the ability to keep the oversight, control and progress in the deal process.’

‘In particular, we want to highlight the skills of Stefaan Wauman and Joost van Riel with whom we had the pleasure to work and who impressed us with their creativity, efficiency and control in dealing with complex matters related to cross-border transactions.’

‘Schoups’ M&A practice stands out for its blend of deep expertise, personalized service, and strategic insight. Clients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach, integrating corporate, tax, employment, and litigation support to ensure comprehensive solutions.’

‘The individuals at Schoups are exceptional for their deep expertise, attention to detail, and proactive approach. What sets them apart is their ability to anticipate challenges and offer pragmatic solutions, making the entire process smoother.’

‘The team provides a high quality of services, planning and follow up of the project. They work very accurately and professionally with special attention to satisfy the client needs in an efficient way.’

‘Stefaan Wauman is very professional in meetings and succeeds to find a way to achieve an agreement between the advisor of the opponent and his client. He defends the client rights in a way that the opponent appreciates and agrees.’

‘The team is cohesive, with a broad knowledge of any ongoing topic or issue.’

‘As a team, they act as the perfect sparring partner who challenges you on decisions or chosen paths. That’s their greatest strength. They not only advise you, they also unburden you where possible.’

‘Koen Hoornaert is an exception individual. He is very available as a partner, and very committed to his clients. His biggest strength is playing the long game for his clients. He helps to visualise the path, and asks the right critical questions to reach any goal.’

‘Laurent Detaille is a very dedicated lawyer, advisor and sparring partner. He knows his subject matter extremely well. No question is too much, and accuracy is his game.’

‘Pragmatism, client focus and independent advice are key for Van Olmen & Wynant.’

‘Cooperated with Koen Hoornaert on various occasions. Technically strong and strongly connected via his network, he gets the job done in a pragmatic way. Thinks along to make the deal and able to win the trust of its clients.’

‘The team is very complementary and are fully aware of each situation, which shows that internal communication is working very efficiently.’

‘Koen Hoornaert is an exceptional individual and a walking encyclopaedia with tons of experience. He is a very straightforward and transparent communicator. He excels in proactive advisory to avoid damage control later down the process. It is clear that he puts the client before everything else. I have 100% trust in Koen as our legal advisor and that is worth a lot these days.’

‘Solid M&A practice, versatile, hands-on partner involvement, depth of the practice. The team get things done and are very pleasant to work with.’

‘David Du Pont is an outstanding lawyer. He has a hands-on approach and stays calm at all times.’

‘They are a team that can tap into a vast knowledge-base, both technically and geographically, which is really useful to us as we are an international company with entities in different regions and industries.’

‘Legal and tax have extensive experience in international transactions. e.g. legal and tax migration within EU is a rare procedure and only EY team had the necessary experience for it. Based on our experience, EY has business-oriented operating model.’

‘Virginie Ciers was super. She helped us out on complex matters so that we could understand. She was very patient with us.’

‘The team here is knowledgable and efficient. They are a real asset for companies in looking to stay apprised of new EU laws and have excellent connections to governmental bodies.’

‘Pieter-Jan Aerts at EY Law is true professional. His demeanour and work ethic are admirable, and I always feel confident that we are getting the best advice possible, even under time crunches or when dealing with complex EU regulations.’

‘Pieter-Jan Aerts gives very accurate and detailed advice.’

‘Tetra Law’s team has been exceptionally helpful.’

‘Baudouin Paquot and Jérôme Terfve have a remarkable knowledge of their field of activity but are able to venture in different domains of law.’

‘Tetra Law partners are very approachable and come with very pragmatic solutions.’

‘This is a dynamic team that listens to the customer and has a real desire to provide the most appropriate response to the customer’s request, rather than providing ready-made answers.’

‘Partners have hands-on experience in a variety of legal disciplines (not only corporate law but also tax, social, regulatory). Pragmatic contract drafting. Partners are efficient and have solution driven negotiation skills.’

‘The team combines excellent legal and tax expertise, and is very familiar with the mechanics of both strategic and financial buyers.’

‘Jérôme Terfve combines a strong M&A and tax background with strong negotiation and client management skills. He is also a very nice person to work with.’

‘We appreciate the ability to cover the full range of needs and challenges that a venture capital fund may encounter during investment and divestment periods.’

‘Excellent partner availability and overall responsiveness. Business approach in dealing with clients and delivering legal services.’

‘Excellent advice on Belgian aspects of a cross border transaction.’

‘Timothy Speelman and Nathalie Locht are both excellent. Calm and commercial, able to cut through to what really matters.’

‘Paula Martins Costa is an excellent and experienced corporate lawyer. I value her expertise and no-nonsense approach. She listens carefully to the needs of the clients and comes with concrete solutions backed by clear explanations.’

‘I had the pleasure of collaborating with the team on several complex cross-border corporate matters. Their approach contributed to successful outcome in our joint projects for our common clients.’

‘Paula Martins Costa combines legal knowledge with excellent project management skills, ensuring that all aspects of the work are handled with efficiency.’

‘Paula Martins Costa and her team are very attentive to the issues in our cases and respond to them all quickly and always perfectly!’

‘Paula Martins Costa is a brilliant and attentive lawyer. She is far ahead of the opposing party.’