Clifford Chance > Brussels, Belgium > Firm Profile
Clifford Chance Offices
65 AVENUE LOUISE
BOX 2
1050 BRUXELLES
Belgium
Clifford Chance > The Legal 500 Rankings
Belgium > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
Clifford Chance advises domestic and international corporates, private equity investors, banks, and financial institutions on acquisition and project finance, complex restructurings, including cross-border arrangements, and capital markets matters particularly equity issues, and is also noted for regulatory expertise across the full range of work. The firm is noted for its work on renewable energy financing, alongside ESG issues in the sector more broadly. The team is led by Lounia Czupper, who advises on financing transactions as well as debt capital markets issues, Bert De Maeyer, noted for his work on complex restructurings as well as syndicated lending and project finance mandates, and Niek De Pauw, a key name for equity capital markets matters. Counsel Wim Aerts focuses on DCM work, while senior associate HĆ©lĆØne Volkova advises on a wide range of financing matters, as well as debt restructuring.Practice head(s):
Bert De Maeyer; Lounia Czupper; Niek De Pauw
Other key lawyers:
Wim Aerts; ValƩrie Demeur
Testimonials
āThey are capable of working on very complex transaction, offering a wide range of services from traditional legal support to tax, debt funds structured advice.ā
āQuality of work ā know what they are doing.ā
āPro-active ā timely delivery of services.ā
āTeam provides consistent high level service. In my view, one of the leading firms in the Belgium market and one of our preferred choices. Strength around outside-the-box thinking and seamless integrative service. All around impressive expertise. Advises us on most strategic and complex work, very helpful that they also understand our business. Responsive and approachable across all levels.ā
āNiek de Pauw, clear leader, impressive knowledge, very responsive. On top of things. Clear oversight of the entire project.ā
āVery strong and complementary Belgium team benefiting from the unparalleled wider network of Clifford experts.ā
āRegarding ValĆ©rie Demeur, she is not only an outstanding lawyer but also a professional with an extensive network.ā
Key clients
Patrizia
BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV
Premia Holdings
Allianz Real Estate GmbH
AXA Group
EQT Exeter
Azelis
HSBC
ING
Traxys
Belfius Bank SA/NV
KBC Bank
KBC Securities
Citigroup Global Markets
Work highlights
- Advising the lenders of Hamon & Cie (International) SA in connection with the insolvency proceedings opened in relation to Hamon & Cie (International) SA and certain of its subsidiaries in various jurisdictions.
- Advised Azelis and its majority shareholder EQT, on Azelisās initial public offering and the listing of its shares on Euronext Brussels.
- Advised Patrizia as Sponsor on the amendment and restatement of the ā¬118.3 million Facility Agreement for Solar Holdco SRL in connection with the financing of the acquisition by Patrizia of the Solar portfolio.
Belgium > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Clifford Chance remains active on complex, often cross-border M&A, alongside corporate restructurings and financing transactions, working with an international client base including private equity investors and companies in key sectors including financial services, energy, infrastructure, and tech. The team works with major institutional clients as well as an array of start-up and growth businesses, including domestic unicorns. The team is led by Xavier Remy, who advises on transactional and regulatory elements of complex deals, particularly within the energy space, Niek De Pauw, who takes the lead on private equity work, alongside restructuring and corporate governance mandates, and Henri dāUrsel, who specialises in real estate transactions. Patrice Viaene is a counsel with standout expertise in regulated industry M&A, and regularly works with growth clients.Practice head(s):
Xavier Remy; Niek De Pauw; Henri dāUrsel
Other key lawyers:
Patrice Viaene; Gillis Waelkens
Testimonials
āThe practice is always able to resource the team according to our evolving needs, this sounds simple yet it is copmlex as it requires a breadth of skillsets which can sometimes be very specialized. This speaks volumes of the quality and depth of the team.ā
āThe individuals are experts in their field and crucially are able to explain in simple terms what can sometimes be very complex topics. Special mention to the Clifford Chance team: Gillis Waelkens and Xavier Remy.ā
āPragmatic, efficient and business oriented expert advisor.ā
āDynamic, creative and business minded.ā
Key clients
Kingspan
Deliverect
AVAIO Capital and Macquarie
Federal Holding and Investment Company (FPIM/SFPI)
Finance&Invest Brussels
Pon Bicycle Holding B.V.
Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF)
AXA Group
CASPER
Tom&Co
ByteDance
Triton
APG
Ardian
Lucerne
Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsui & Co.
Elia
Degroof Petercam
Corialis
CVC
Straco
Verlinvest
EQT
ENA
Amavi Capital
Merieux Equity Partners
Prologis
Macquarie
3i
Cinven
Blackstone
Azelis
Amazon
Ellimetal
Eurofiber
Work highlights
- Advised AXA Belgium on the transfer of a closed book of life insurances with BEGAAP provisions of ā¬2.6 billion to Monument Re, through its subsidiary Monument Assurance Belgium.
- Advised Kingspan on the acquisition of Troldtekt, a Danish manufacturer of cement-bonded wood wool acoustic panels.
- Advised Deliverect on its Series D Financing.
Belgium > EU regulatory: Financial services Tier 1
Alongside standout strength in the insurance regulatory space, Clifford Chance also works with banks, financial institutions, start-ups, and investment funds on the full range of regulatory issues, including permits and licensing, anti-money laundering, market entry and operations. The firmās insurance expertise encompasses reinsurance transactions and the regulatory aspects of cross-border portfolio transfers. Lounia Czupper heads up the team, offering global knowledge of financial services' regulatory regimes to clients across the industry, supported by senior associate HĆ©lĆØne Volkova.Practice head(s):
Lounia Czupper
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
AXA
Allianz
ING Belgium
JP Morgan
Athora
Bank Degroof Petercam
Deutsche Bank
CrƩdit Agricole
Generali
HSBC Bank
BNP Paribas Fortis
HQLAx
Allied Irish Banks
Northern Trust
Premia Holdings
The Northern Trust Company
Wells Fargo
Citibank
Rabobank
PNC
Nordea
NatWest Markets
Mastercard
ICBC
Morgan Stanley
Work highlights
- Advising AXA Belgium on the transfer of a closed book of life insurances with BEGAAP provisions of ā¬2.6 billion to Monument Re, through its subsidiary Monument Assurance Belgium.
- Advising Allianz Real Estate on the refinancing by several Allianz Group companies and funds of a consortium of French and Belgian borrowers under the control of a renowned Belgian investor.
- Advising HQLAx and Deutsche Bƶrse on their jointly developed distributed ledger technology (DLT) solution for frictionless collateral swaps in the securities lending market.
Belgium > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Clifford Chanceās ārespected and experiencedā real estate team is tightly focused on transactional matters, handling the tax, financing, regulatory, environmental and planning, and corporate aspects of acquisitions, reorganisations, developments, and sales. āExceptionalā practice head Henri dāUrselĀ acts for Belgian and international clients including investment companies and funds as well as significant players in the hospitality and leisure sectors. Alexandre OomsĀ provides support on tax issues, while counsel Pieter De BockĀ is particularly well regarded for environmental and planning law. āVery responsive and reachableā associate Ruben VermangĀ is also noted.Practice head(s):
Henri dāUrsel
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
āAlways protecting the interests of its client, the team will never hesitate to think four steps ahead and to show initiative.ā
āDiverse, great people, including Henri dāUrsel. Attractive fees compared to other firms, good knowledge of the market and cross-border issues.ā
āThe Clifford Chance team is a respected and experienced team who know the market and its participants. In particular, the smooth cooperation between the real estate team and tax team is a particular advantage for clients and is a rather unique offering in the Belgian market. The real estate team is furthermore commercially aware of what is happening and has short turnaround times.ā
āAlways responsive and accountable. Highly professional and smart.ā
āHenri DāUrsel is exceptional ā a good negotiator and people person. Alexandre Ooms is an excellent tax advisor, who is open and easy to discuss structuring matters with.ā
āPieter De Bock always manages to use his historical knowledge of the issues presented to him.ā
āHenri dāUrsel is well-informed and especially commercially competent. He can be strict in negotiations but has the interests of the deal and client always in mind.ā
āRuben Vermang deserves a special mention. Heās extremely dedicated to his clients and very involved in all legal aspects of a transaction. He makes sure the entire Clifford team delivers on time and with the right quality. Ruben is very responsive and reachable at all times for any possible questions for which he can always provide on-the-spot advice.ā
Key clients
Allianz Real Estate GmbH
ASHT Holding GmbH
Catella Real Estate AG
Colonies
Hansainvest Hanseatische Investment-Gesellschaft mbH
Hermes
ICN Development
Patrizia Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbh
Primonial REIM France SA
Temasek International Pte Ltd
Bassac
Whitewood Capital
Ethias
SFPI / FPIM
Work highlights
- Advised Whitewood Capital, Ethias and FPIM on the acquisition of the shares of the project company which owned the North Light and Pole Star buildings in Brusselsā Northern Quarter and which are currently the Belgian headquarters of Engie.
- Advised Bassac, a French real estate developer, on the acquisition of its majority stake in Maison Baijot.
- AdvisedĀ Allianz Real Estate GmbH in connection with the refinancing of a real estate portfolio held by GH Group in France and Belgium by way of a ā¬466m long-term credit facilities agreement.
Belgium > Competition: EU and global Tier 2
Clifford Chance remains a go-to for major international merger clearances and strategic behavioural investigations in key sectors such as tech and e-commerce, with a blue-chip client base encompassing household names in these industries, alongside major players in financial services, energy, and private equity. The team offers in-house regulatory and cross-border expertise ā practice head Richard Blewett previously worked in the firmās Hong Kong and Beijing offices ā and is able to leverage the firmās global platform for multi-jurisdictional proceedings. Other key team members include the āextremely knowledgeableā Ashwin Van Rooijen, Anastasios Tomtsis, who handles merger control and state aid matters, and tech sector specialist Dieter Paemen. Counsel Milena Robotham is also noted, specialising in abuse of market power and distribution work in the tech and energy sectors.Practice head(s):
Richard Blewett
Other key lawyers:
Anastasios Tomtsis; Dieter Paemen; Ashwin van Rooijen; Marc Besen; Miguel Odriozola; Milena Robotham; Aleksander TombiÅski; Katharine Missenden
Testimonials
āExcellent professionals, highly skilled, very responsive, bringing value. We need to explain very few things to trigger their accurate responses, always of the highest quality and with significant added value. It is important that the name is appreciated and opens doors when we have received their opinion, demonstrating the credibility and trust established around the firm.ā
āHighly skilled experts, who deserve our best comments and endorsement for their devotion and significant contribution to our workā
āClifford Chance has in Brussels an outstanding team of EU law experts who represent us in high value matters in the field of antitrust law.ā
āAshwin van Rooijen: extremely knowledgeable, very reliable, strategic minded.ā
āExceptional legal knowledge and extensive experience advising and dealing with complex competition law matters; keen business mind; clear and concise communication, particularly when communicating to non-lawyers.ā
āRichard Blewett is both an extraordinary lawyer and business partner. His knowledge and experience are outstanding. With an impressive creative mind, focus on problem-solving, and extraordinary capacity to keep calm under pressure, Richard is the support that any in-house team dreams of. His great sense of humour makes it even more pleasant to work with him.ā
Key clients
Spotify
Amazon
Epic Games
Carrefour
Oracle
Nokia
AXA
General Electric
Philip Morris International
FairSearch
Work highlights
- Advising Amazon on the multi-jurisdictional merger filings associated with its USD 8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Holdings.
- Representing Spotify in the context of the European Commissionās investigation into Appleās rules for music streaming developers distributing apps via the App Store.
- Representing FairSearch in the appeals of the Android and Google Search Commission Decision before the EU Courts.
Belgium > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Clifford Chance LLPās ādynamism and creativityā across litigation and arbitration make it a premier choice for all manner of blue-chip multinationals, sovereign states, and financial institutions, who turn to the team for its capabilities in high-profile matters ā including major shareholder actions and foreign enforcement proceedings. Practice chair DorothĆ©e Vermeiren is a widely regarded litigator and arbitrator, praised for her āprofessionalism, dedication, and efficiencyāĀ in all manner of cases. Senior associate Nathan Tulkens works closely with Vermeiren, particularly on behalf of the firmās international corporate and financial services clientele. All named lawyers are based in Brussels.Practice head(s):
DorothƩe Vermeiren
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
āOutstanding commitment to understand our situation and defend an honest and fair position. Total dedication.ā
āVery high level of expertise. Great level of empathy and listening skills. Creative and dedicated.ā
āThe litigation and arbitration team of Clifford Chance, Brussels is a prominent actor in international and domestic litigation and arbitration areas, composed of a mix of young talents and well-established lawyers. Dynamism and creativity, allied to a solid capacity for legal analysis and judgment, give them a leading position in their field.ā
āI had opportunities to work with DorothĆ©e Vermeiren and to meet them as adverse party as well. In all circumstances, they demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication and efficiency.ā
Key clients
Amazon EU
The Belgian State
Citibank
KONE
LIBERTY Steel Group
Nouveaux EntrepƓts et Garages (NEG)
Patrizia AG
Euroclear
Blockchain.com / Blockchain Luxembourg SA
Eckes-Granini
BNP Paribas Fortis
ISG Construction Services
Alphastone
Work highlights
- Representing Amazon in court proceedings against the Union of French-speaking Booksellers of Belgium (Syndicat des Libraires Francophones de Belgique or āSLFBā) and Intell SA.
- Representing The Belgian State against the collective claims brought against the Belgian State by more than 2,000 ARCO shareholders.
- Continuing to represent Citibank in the ongoing court proceedings initiated against Parmalat.
Belgium > Industry focus: Energy Tier 2
The āexcellentā Clifford Chance is regularly engaged by a number of leading energy companies and banks for its capabilities in high-value, cross-border work, ranging from new renewable plant developments to project financing transactions and strategic joint ventures. The cross-practice team is chaired by Xavier Remy, a highly experienced partner whose recent engagements include major solar and offshore wind infrastructure projects. Counsel Patrice Viaene is a renewable energy specialist with niche expertise in clean hydrogen ventures. All named lawyers are based in Brussels.Practice head(s):
Xavier Remy
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
āHighly skilled experts, able to produce excellent results within very tight timelines. High quality, and value for money. Excellent!ā
āEnthusiastic, knowledgeable individuals always trying to support the clients in an efficient way.ā
āGreat professionalism across the whole team, who have a deep knowledge of the energy sector.ā
āAlways very available to respond to our requests. A very thorough knowledge of the offshore wind sector.ā
Key clients
Elia
Resa
Thyssenkrupp
50Hertz
Mitsubishi Corporation
Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator S.A
EGI
EuroAsia
Socofe
European Investment Bank
3i Infrastructure
PV Vlaanderen
Eneco
Macquarie
Publi-T
Publigas
Eandis
Sibelgas
Fluxys
Work highlights
- Advising Elia on the development and construction of its artificial energy island accommodating a very wide range of new offshore grid infrastructure (interconnectors, offshore substations, HVDC converters, submarine power cables, etc.) that is critical for Belgiumās energy mix and climate objectives in the Belgian part of the North Sea near the border with France (āMOG IIā).
- Advising Resa, the main distribution network operator (āDSOā) for both electricity and gas in the LiĆØge province, on various energy innovation projects.
- Advising 50Hertz on the development of Ostwind 3 and Gennaker, two offshore infrastructure projects.
Belgium > Private equity Tier 2
Clifford Chance is active across the full spectrum of private equity issues, advising institutional buyout funds, venture capital investors, and management teams on buyouts and exits, minority investments, fundraising and fund operational issues, as well as tax and regulatory considerations, regularly working with the firmās global network on complex multi-jurisdictional mandates. The team is led by Niek De Pauw, who is able to handle an array of complex PE-backed transactions, including exits via IPO, joint ventures, and public-to-private deals. Xavier Remy is also a key name for transactional work, while Alexandre Ooms advises on tax structuring and fundraising issues. Counsel Patrice Viaene remains highly active in cross-border transactions and fundraising matters.Practice head(s):
Niek De Pauw
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Verlinvest
APG
EQT
Waterland
Triton
CVC
Straco
KKR
Ardian
Antin
Merieux Equity Partners
Deliverect
Gridworks Development Partners
Amavi Capital
Blackstone
Cinven
Partners Group
Work highlights
- Advised Verlinvest on the sale of its majority shareholding in Valtech SE to BC Partners.
- Advised Deliverect on its Series D financing.
- Advised EQT on its (partial) exit from Azelis by way of an IPO.
Belgium > Tax Tier 2
Real estate is a core sector for the tax team at Clifford Chance, which handles matters including international and fund structuring, the tax elements of large corporate transactions, and tax litigation. Alexandre OomsĀ heads the practice; he is praised for his āexcellent knowledgeā and has a strong reputation as a trusted adviser for major investment and private equity clients. Also noted is senior associate Stijn Van Walleghem, who has a broad practice covering structuring, transactions, and litigation.Practice head(s):
Alexandre Ooms
Other key lawyers:
Baptiste Antoine; Stijn Van Walleghem
Testimonials
āThe highly professional team has a wide range of expertise and has consistently provided excellent, pragmatic and to-the-point tax advice, fully considering the clientās business needs. Always provides a swift response. It is a pleasure dealing with the team.ā
āExperience and market knowledge that gives the client confidence.ā
āThe team is unique for its capabilities and experience in the real estate sector and the seamless cooperation with the general real estate team. The team is also genuinely nice, which makes the cooperation enjoyable.ā
āAlexandre Ooms is able to quickly answer complex structuring questions.ā
āAvailability and quality.ā
āAlexandre Ooms has excellent knowledge of the subject matter. He is very responsive and provides immediate, pragmatic and to-the-point advice. He communicates difficult concepts very well and comes up with effective and commercial solutions at short notice, considering the implications in the overall context.ā
Key clients
Patrizia
AXA
ENGIE Electrabel SA
Deka Immobilien
IntƩgrale
Union Investment
Fluxys
Real IS
Belgian Brewers Association
J. Safra Sarasin Group
Swiss Life Dynapierre
AEW Invest GmbH
Verlinvest
Corealis
MĆ©rieux Equity Partners
Belgian State
Deliverect
Macquarie
Fidentia
GH Group
Ethias
Federal Holding and Investment Company (FPIM/SFPI),
Whitewood
Highbridge Capital Management
Work highlights
- Advised Whitewood, Ethias and the SFPI-FPIM (the investment vehicle of the Belgian State) in relation to the set-up of a large real estate investment fund named WW Green Real Estate Fund.
- Advised AXA Belgium on the transfer of a closed book of life insurance with Belgian GAAP provisions of ā¬2.6bn to Monument Re, through its subsidiary Monument Assurance Belgium.
- Advised the management of Tom&Co, a leading pet retail chain active in Belgium and France, on its investment in the company alongside Belgian investment company Verlinvest, on the occasion of Verlinvestās investment and acquisition of a 50% stake in Tom&Co.
Belgium > Employment Tier 3
Steered by the āknowledgeable and solution-drivenā Gert Cuppens, Clifford ChanceāsĀ Brussels-based employment practice has a strong reputation for assisting corporate clients from the local to the multinational in matters including restructurings and downsizings, executive-level hiring and firing, and industrial relations. In addition, Cuppens is noted for his litigation work.Practice head(s):
Gert Cuppens
Other key lawyers:
Maxime Nyamabu
Testimonials
āVery high quality people who work quickly, with good clients and technical knowledge.ā
āThe team at Clifford Chance has offered solid support in tailoring the approach to the matters and implementing the projects on the ground in the best interests of the client. They have shown active interest in resolving matters efficiently with a high degree of discretion and sensitivity to the multi-jurisdictional nature of the matters which involve both EU members and accession countries.ā
āGood expert employment law advice on complex issues. Timely advice and available for a call without delays.ā
āExcellent, professional team.ā
āGeert Cuppens has excellent technical skills in combination with a very strategic, innovative and responsive service. He is down-to-earth and solution-oriented.ā
āVery knowledgeable. Experts in their field. Able to navigate through difficult situations where no clear way ahead exists.ā
āGert Cuppens is a knowledgeable and solution-driven lawyer. He provides practical and high quality advice.ā
āA knowledgeable and focused team. They are practical and take ownership of the issue at hand. Easy to work with and good availability.ā
Key clients
Amazon
Azelis
Pillows Hotels
Zoetis
Fero Group
CVC Belgium
Temasek
Schroders
Fiberklaar
AXA Belgium
Work highlights
- Assisted Amazon with the employment aspects of setting up activities in Belgium.
- Assisted Azelis with establishing a long-term incentive scheme and a short-term incentive scheme for its top management in various key jurisdictions.
- Advised Pillows Grand Hotel Place Rouppe on the design and implementation of its closure, involving the dismissal of all employees.
Clifford Chance > Firm Profile
The firm: Clifford Chance is one of the worldās pre-eminent law firms, with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, it prides itself on its approachable, collegial and team-based way of working. The firm always strives to exceed the expectations of its clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not-for-profit organisations. It provides them with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firmās global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Types of work undertaken
Capital markets: the capital markets practice concentrates on securities transactions and other products sold into the capital markets. The practice is founded on a full-service US and UK securities law capability, complemented by local securities law expertise in each of the key financial centres. It provides practical, integrated legal advice covering the full spectrum of global capital raising activities including public and private domestic and international offerings of traditional debt and equity securities as well as convertible and other derivative and structured securities.
Corporate: the corporate practice handles some of the worldās largest and most complex M&A transactions. It combines global transaction capability with a full service of English, US and civil law expertise in the key financial centres across Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific. In addition to mainstream M&A, the firm also encompasses leading specialist practices in: commercial contracts, competition and antitrust, communications, energy, healthcare, financial institutions, funds, investment banking, insurance, media and technology, and private equity.
Finance: Clifford Chanceās finance practice is the leading international finance practice of any law firm. The practice provides highly commercial and practical advice across the full spectrum of financial products including syndicated lending and leveraged and acquisition finance, asset finance, derivative products, project finance, financial regulatory, insolvency, restructuring and structured finance.
Litigation, dispute resolution and risk management: the firm has experience in virtually all segments of the business and financial markets across multiple jurisdictions. The lawyers work with clients to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively ā whether through arbitration, litigation or other techniques.
Real estate: Clifford Chanceās leading real estate practice offers UK, European, Asian and US real estate capability. The practice advises the real estate industryās leading players on the entire property ālife-cycleā from the initial acquisition, development, leasing, joint venturing and financing through to the final exit, as well as tax structuring, PFI/PPP, corporate outsourcing, planning, environment and litigation.
Tax, pensions, employment and incentives: Clifford Chance has one of the worldās largest international tax groups within a single law firm. The firm is uniquely placed to provide leading edge advice to clients, and the practice is structured on an integrated global basis. Local tax groups within the practice work closely with areas such as securitisation, securities, M&A, corporate restructuring, private equity, real estate and funds.
The pan-European VAT group advises on all areas of VAT and has particular strength advising on novel and complex issues in the structured finance, financial services, corporate finance and real estate sectors.
The team of experienced employment, employee benefits, ERISA, immigration and pensions specialists work with clients from a wide range of sectors to address local and cross-border issues.
International offices:Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Bangkok, Barcelona, Beijing, Brussels, Bucharest, Casablanca, Dubai, DĆ¼sseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Jakarta*, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, Munich, New York, Paris, Perth, Prague, Rome, SĆ£o Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Warsaw, Washington, D.C., Riyadh**
*Linda Widyati & Partners in association with Clifford Chance
**Clifford Chance has a co-operation agreement with Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm in Riyadh
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