Real Estate
Michael Bollen
Experienced lawyer, Laurius partner and transactional real estate expert. When it comes to corporate real estate, Michael Bollen is in the driving seat. With his in-depth know-how and striking practical experience, he knows the professional real estate market inside out. Structuring and transferring real estate (companies), establishing business rights, providing sharp advice on real estate financing and disputes, … Michael does it all with impeccable quality for an international clientele. From private and institutional investors to real estate funds, companies and developers.
As one of Laurius’ key executives, it is Michael’s professional mission to assist every client with quality, speed and integrity. He places maximum emphasis on personal relationships with his clients, attaching particular importance to transparent communication and smooth case follow-up. Easy to reach, involved and reliable.
Christina Trappeniers
With a passion for corporate and real estate law, senior partner Christina Trappeniers assists companies and funds in various cases, both at home and abroad. Her specialisation? Mergers and acquisitions, private equity and real estate transactions. Apart from a master’s degree in law, Christina also obtained a master’s degree in company law, followed by an MBA at Solvay Business School.
Enterprising, experienced and with a particularly broad know-how. Before Christina became a senior partner at Laurius, she co-founded Ambos. Today she co-chairs the corporate and real estate department at Laurius, where she advises and assists clients in word and deed.
Christina has over 20 years of experience in advising Belgian and international companies, investment and real estate funds. As a lawyer, she successfully managed various M&A projects concerning residential care centers, a legal niche in which she has built up special expertise throughout her career.
Gertjan Van Hoeyweghen
With a master’s degree in law and notary practice, Gertjan Van Hoeyweghen focuses on cases concerning property law and real estate law in the broadest sense of the word. Flat co-ownership and private construction law are his specialisations. Gertjan is part of the Laurius real estate team in Brussels, where he mainly focuses on real estate transactions and multidisciplinary real estate cases.
Philippe Loix
Philippe Loix focuses on cases in corporate law, real estate law and administrative law, with a particular specialisation in public procurement and real estate projects. Dedicated and diligent, turning over every legal stone, always from a practical point of view. With a master’s degree in law, taxation and company law and an LL.M. European Master in Law and Economics, he sets the standard of quality within the dispute resolution team particularly high.
Hypercorrect and concrete: that is how Philippe makes the difference for his clients. In addition to a strong theoretical case, as a lawyer he puts maximum effort into pragmatism in advice and the approach of procedures. The intended result for his clients is the main focus. What is the hoped-for end product? How can we achieve this as efficiently as possible? It is this goal-getting mindset that inspires Philippe and lifts his work to a higher level.
Femke Tordeur
Femke Tordeur obtained a master’s degree in law in 2019 and has been part of the Laurius corporate & real estate department ever since. Belgian corporate law, contract law, financial law or real estate law: Femke advises clients with a pragmatic view and special empathy, always focusing on an approach and solution that best suits their unique situation.
The added value of Laurius? For Femke, it is the practical approach to her cases and her concise and easy-to-read advice. The dedication to clients and easy accessibility – by e-mail, telephone, video conference or face-to-face meeting – are the Laurius work ethics which Femke, as a lawyer, can perfectly identify with.
Femke has already assisted various companies in merger, takeover and restructuring projects. Real estate transactions also fit within her area of expertise, in which she advises and assists her clients from the front row.
Martin Lens
As a lawyer at Laurius, Martin Lens focuses on corporate M&A and real estate. His academic knowledge? He gained this during his law studies at UCLouvain and his notarial studies at UGent. Since 2019, he has been honing his practical skills in the field of business law. Experience and expertise that Martin uses daily to support his clients with concrete, out of the box solutions.
The personal trust of a small firm combined with the know-how and experience of a big one. Laurius gets it and does it right. Martin is a strong supporter of the office’s vision and always incorporates it into his dossier follow-ups. Skilled, reactive and creative. Martin sees Laurius’ multilingual, pragmatic approach as a plus, as is the in-depth knowledge of the sectors in which he and his fellow lawyers negotiate and conclude deals.
Mergers, sale of real estate to listed companies, takeovers of companies, industries and real estate, … Martin has successfully managed challenging M&A and real estate transactions in recent years. For a resounding client base, with a crossover of knowledge between the real estate and corporate departments.
Rainier Van Ghyseghem
Rainier Van Ghyseghem has a highly qualitative knowledge of company law, private equity and real estate. This know-how, which he acquired during his law studies, his master’s degree in company law and his post-graduate diploma in corporate finance, is now being smoothly translated into legal practice. As a lawyer at Laurius, he mainly focuses on cases involving corporate (real estate) transactions and corporate disputes.
Rainier goes the extra mile. More than purely legal advice, he also supports companies in commercial and other corporate law matters. Listening, strategic support, thinking three steps ahead, … Rainier rolls out a very complete advice, pragmatic and targeted. The common thread throughout his dossier management? Integrity and loyalty, both within the firm and towards his clients.
As a Laurius lawyer, Rainier advises shareholders and managers in various corporate law cases. Both national and international. Exit and takeover cases, company transfers, real estate transactions involving logistics buildings and student residences, etc. Rainier knows his way around.
Team Services
Real estate transactions are tailor-made legal work and require strong strategic preparation. Laurius is the benchmark for real estate transactions and guides investors in the acquisition of care institutions, student residences and office buildings throughout Belgium.
The lawyers of our real estate department will guide you through every step of the acquisition process, such as conducting a due diligence investigation and drafting real estate contracts.
Thanks to our strong in-house knowledge of M&A and real estate, we are able to negotiate high-quality takeover deals.