Mr Dirk Wellens > Laurius > Antwerp, Belgium > Lawyer Profile
Laurius Offices
OUDELEEUWENRUI 19
2000 ANTWERP
Belgium
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Mr Dirk Wellens
Work Department
Corporate, M&A
Position
Dirk Wellens is managing partner and founder of Laurius. With more than 25 years of experience in the legal profession, he has acquired particular expertise in all aspects of company law. (Inter)national takeovers and restructurings are his main focus. Dirk also assists clients with estate planning and complex inheritances, with a sharp eye and pragmatic advice.
Dirk Wellens does things differently. Rather than just doing things, he sits around the conference table as a sparring partner and guides clients with a 360° view. Preparing, closing and following up deals: Dirk is strong on strategy and aims for intelligent and intensive cooperation. Both with his clients and within the company team. The cross-over with lawyers from other fields of expertise – in-house, external and international – makes his legal advice very comprehensive and concrete.
Career
Dirk was admitted to the Antwerp bar in 1997. He founded Laurius in 2006 together with Bert Luyten. Buyouts, mergers, joint ventures, asset transactions: as managing partner of Laurius, Dirk has successfully guided numerous business transactions.
Languages
Dutch, French & English
Memberships
IBA (International Bar Association)
Education
Dirk holds master’s degrees in Law (Antwerp) and Notary-public studies (Leuven).
Lawyer Rankings
Belgium > Commercial, corporate and M&A
The corporate and M&A team at Laurius advises international franchises and growth companies on their entrance into the Belgium market, with additional experience advising management teams on large buy-outs – David Ryckaert is the key contact for this area of work. Dirk Wellens focuses on private equity transactions and restructuring, Caroline Wildemeersch specialises in intricate investment and divestment transactions, and Christina Trappeniers is a go-to for clients in the real estate arena, with an emphasis on healthcare sector clients.