Racine > Brussels, Belgium > Firm Profile
Racine Offices
ACCESS BUILDING, KEIZER KARELLAAN 586, BUS 9
AVENUE CHARLES QUINT 586, BTE 9
B1082 BRUSSELS
Belgium
Profiles
Racine > The Legal 500 Rankings
Belgium > Insolvency and restructuring Tier 3
Lawyers from Racine regularly take on roles as court-appointed mediators, while the practice also advises creditors, debtors, and third parties. Joan Dubaere and Stijn Vanschoubroek lead the team, and are capable across restructurings, bankruptcy, and distressed transactions, with counsel Rubben Lindemans also noted.Practice head(s):
Joan Dubaere; Stijn Vanschoubroek
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
BESIX Sanotec/Flamant Design
BNP Paribas Fortis Factor
BNP Paribas Fortis Lease
BTR Services
Flamant Group
Global Investments
Goldman Sachs International
Johnson Controls
Majestic Hotels
Primmoser
UNICO
Getronics Belgium
Virteo
Work highlights
- Acted for GETRONICS BELGIUM, as represented by its directors, in several post-bankruptcy litigation proceedings initiated by the trustees.
- Advised VIRTEO on its filing for reorganisation proceedings and subsequent bankruptcy, with a view to transfer its business.
- Assisted the trustee of Rolsa in levying attachments on the Belgian assets of the former director of Rolsa to secure a claim valued at €200m.
Belgium > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Racine advises domestic and international businesses on M&A and private equity transactions, alongside corporate governance, restructuring, and operational issues, as well as handling commercial contracts and distribution agreements. Clients include corporates, non-profits, and government institutions, with the firm also able to leverage its international network to handle cross-border mandates. Anthony Van der Hauwaert takes the lead on transactional work, while Stijn Claeys heads up the commercial team.Practice head(s):
Stijn Claeys; Anthony Van der Hauwaert
Other key lawyers:
Stijn Vanschoubroeck
Testimonials
‘Very dedicated and professional team.’
‘Dedication to the customer and strong subject knowledge.’
‘The team of Stijn Claeys is hands-on, pragmatic and straightforward. That is much appreciated by both larger corporates and SMEs.’
‘Stijn Claeys is our contact person. He understands the business, comes quickly with solutions and is transparent in his communication.’
‘Amazing level of market knowledge.’
‘Very good relations with the people in charge of our file, very good reactivity. Multilingualism.’
‘Mr Claeys is responsive, friendly, creative, fast. No-nonsense approach.’
‘Down to earth, practical, solution oriented while technically strong.’
Key clients
3M
Amaron
BelChicken
Era Belgium
BMC
Kusmi Tea
Lecluyse
Mary Chocolates
Neuhaus
Odontolia
Organic Concept
ORIS Group (HAIRDIS)
Pertinea
Royal Auping
SAS Institute
WDP (Warehouses DePauw)
XLG Group
Work highlights
- Advised the management/shareholders of Odontolia on the investment by French fund Siparex into this dental group.
- Advising Neuhaus on its distribution strategy, online presence, framework agreements for the EU storage, transport and co-packing suppliers and roll out of a selective distribution network.
- Assisted Lecluyse with the acquisition of the French blinds business of Solar Screen.
Racine > Firm Profile
The firm: Located in Brussels, Racine is an independent full-service firm which provides legal services in relation to all aspects of Belgian business law. The firm brings together more than 30 Belgian lawyers, most of whom combine a Belgian law degree with a postgraduate master degree from renowned international universities. Our Belgian practitioners offer clients a complete service on all issues regarding business law in Belgium. The firm’s approach is pragmatic and based on achieving efficient solutions.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative law, public procurement and environment | Isabelle Cooreman | ||
| Banking and finance | Anthony Van der Hauwaert | ||
| Banking and finance | Stefaan Aerts | ||
| Competition, e-commerce and distribution | Stijn Claeys | ||
| Corporate, M&A and private equity | Joan Dubaere | ||
| Corporate, M&A and private equity | Anthony Van der Hauwaert | ||
| Employment | Joan Dubaere | ||
| Liability and insurance | Kathlien Vergels | ||
| Litigation and arbitration | Stijn Vanschoubroek | ||
| Litigation and arbitration | Stefaan Aerts | ||
| Real estate and construction | Anthony Van der Hauwaert | ||
| Real estate and construction | Stefaan Aerts | ||
| Restructuring and insolvency | Joan Dubaere | ||
| Restructuring and insolvency | Stijn Vanschoubroek |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 230 At this office : 30Languages
Dutch French English Spanish German ItalianMemberships
Member of Eurojuris (http://www.eurojuris.net/en)Other
Other offices : Paris Other offices : Bordeaux Other offices : Lyon Other offices : Marseille Other offices : Nantes Other offices : StrasbourgRacine > Firm Profile
The firm: Located in Brussels, Racine is an independent full-service firm which provides legal services in relation to all aspects of Belgian business law. The firm brings together more than 30 Belgian lawyers, most of whom combine a Belgian law degree with a postgraduate master degree from renowned international universities. Our Belgian practitioners offer clients a complete service on all issues regarding business law in Belgium. The firm’s approach is pragmatic and based on achieving efficient solutions.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative law, public procurement and environment | Isabelle Cooreman | ||
| Banking and finance | Anthony Van der Hauwaert | ||
| Banking and finance | Stefaan Aerts | ||
| Competition, e-commerce and distribution | Stijn Claeys | ||
| Corporate, M&A and private equity | Joan Dubaere | ||
| Corporate, M&A and private equity | Anthony Van der Hauwaert | ||
| Employment | Joan Dubaere | ||
| Liability and insurance | Kathlien Vergels | ||
| Litigation and arbitration | Stijn Vanschoubroek | ||
| Litigation and arbitration | Stefaan Aerts | ||
| Real estate and construction | Anthony Van der Hauwaert | ||
| Real estate and construction | Stefaan Aerts | ||
| Restructuring and insolvency | Joan Dubaere | ||
| Restructuring and insolvency | Stijn Vanschoubroek |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 230 at this office : 30Languages
French Spanisch German Italian English DutchMemberships
Member of Eurojuris (http://www.eurojuris.net/en)Other
Other offices : Paris Other offices : Bordeaux Other offices : Lyon Other offices : Marseille Other offices : Nantes Other offices : StrasbourgComparative Guides
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Belgium: Construction
Published: April 2023
Authors: Isabelle CooremanMaxim Lecomte
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Construction laws and regulations applicable in Belgium.
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Belgium: Restructuring & Insolvency
Published: July 2023
Authors: Anthony Van der HauwaertRubben Lindemans
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Restructuring & Insolvency laws and regulations applicable in Belgium.
- Insolvency and restructuring