ASTREA CVBA > Antwerp, Belgium > Firm Profile

‘Specific knowledge on maritime law complimented with extensive knowledge in other related fields such as public law etc.’

‘The individuals are easy to contact and communicate with. Very responsive and can give tailormade advice on very specific topics.’

‘The team is putting much efforts into the case and assess options/ results in depth prior proceeding with any strategy. The team aligns with customer requirements and preferences so a proper outcome can be achieved. Reachability and communication is very well, in case of urgent feedback requirements, Astrea replys is a fast and proper manner, always providing valuable insight into the legal basis and case-law.’

‘Each individual puts a lot of efforts into delivering quality feedback and assessments. Correspondence is continued without any gabs even if individuals change.’

‘Firm demonstrated excellent knowledge in maritime law matters during a recent engagement. Displayed a clear vision of how they saw the matter developing which assisted in clear decision making.’

‘Marc Van Looveren was the lead partner on the case and was very responsive and super clear in any correspondence and advice.’

‘Professional, knowledgable, very clear in explanations and advice, reassuringly confident’

‘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.’

‘Barbara Terriere and Olivier Van Fraeyenhoven have been always available and ready to support our case with their experties to find alternative solutions, not only from a legal point of view but also from a business point of view.’

‘Professionals with no nonsense approach.’

‘Hands on mentality combined with a lot of know how.’

‘Team is extremely smart and responses are quick and well-founded. Particular focus on automotive and pharmaceutical distribution matters. Best experience I have made in the Belgian market.’

‘I worked with Barbara Terriere and Olivier van Fraeyenhoven. They form an excellent team with great skills.’

‘Marc Van Looveren gives great legal insight about issues whilst keeping a commercial approach. Quick reaction. Foreseeing potential risks and providing solutions to overcome them.’

‘Ruud De Houwer provides very detailed legal advice with points straightforward. Very high expertise about maritime issues.’

‘ASTREA is a Belgian law firm with a high practice in Competition and Distribution law.’