Mr Philippe Remels > NautaDutilh > Brussels, Belgium > Lawyer Profile

The finance and capital markets offering from NautaDutilh ‘goes directly to the essence‘ of matters ranging from corporate lending, acquisition finance, and asset-based lending, to both equity and debt capital markets. Thibaut Willems, head of the banking and finance practice, is recommended for his skills as a dealmaker and has notable experience in project finance. Philippe Remels is the go-to for capital markets, with extensive experience in regulated markets, and this offering was bolstered in September 2024 with the addition of Ivan Peeters from Hogan Lovells. Nicolas de Crombrugghe departed the team in April 2024.

NautaDutilh‘s corporate and M&A practice continues to grow, with the addition of Axel Maeterlinck and Nikita Tissot from Simont Braun in July 2024 building on its established strength across the Benelux region. Maeterlinck now co-heads the practice group, bringing experience advising listed and unlisted companies on their M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions. Co-head Dirk Van Gerven often advises on reorganisations and acquisitions, while Philippe Remels has extensive expertise in regulated sectors.

NautaDutilh is well versed in advising on IP matters in the healthcare and life sciences space, with a particular focus on trade mark issues. Practice co-head Florence Verhoestraete has a solid track record in handling unfair competition matters, licensing work, and patent disputes. Co-head Philippe Remels draws on his extensive expertise in corporate and M&A to assist with private financing rounds in the life sciences sector. Axel Maeterlinck joined the team in July 2024.

NautaDutilh‘s private equity team members ‘not only address current issues but also anticipate future legal needs’ for clients from family offices to global private equity funds. The department is headed by Philippe Remels, a go-to for clients in regulated sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, and energy, along with Axel Maeterlinck, who joined the team in July 2024 from Simont Braun. Olivier Van Wouwe is particularly recommended for his ‘nuanced and helpful advice’.