Baker McKenzie BV/SRL pairs banking and corporate finance expertise, demonstrating particular strength in acquisition finance, syndicated lending and real estate finance, as well as in IPOs, equity-linked transactions and private fund structuring. Michael Van Acker, who leads the banking and finance team, is experienced in leveraged finance, real estate finance and financial restructurings. Joren Jansseune is an expert in structured finance and securitisation. The corporate finance offering, headed up by Roel Meers, has a notable emphasis on the biotech and life sciences sectors. Koen Vanhaerents is experienced in both public takeovers and IPOs.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team combines all the qualities one expects from a law firm: strong legal expertise, availability, creativity, pragmatism, discretion and innovation.'
- ‘I am never disappointed with what Koen Vanhaerents delivers. I feel secure during transaction negotiations when he is by our side.’
Key clients
- Adient
- Alcentra
- Agristo
- Alexander Peter Wealth Management
- American Express
- Apheon
- Arab Banking Corporation S.C.A.
- Assuralia
- Atos
- Baloise Belgium NV
- Bank Degroof Petercam
- Bank Hapoalim
Work highlights
Advised BNP Paribas Fortis SA/NV as documentation agent and a club of lenders on the refinancing of an existing revolving facility of SD Worx by way of a new revolving and term loan facility.
Advised a club of lenders with ING as coordinator and sustainability coordinator on the refinancing of a sustainability linked revolving facility for bpost.
Advised TINC, on its €113.2m public offering with preferential subscription rights for the existing shareholders, and the admission of the new shares to trading on Euronext Brussels by way of the new Annex IX exemption process.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Michael Van Acker; Roel Meers
Other key lawyers
Joren Jansseune; Koen Vanhaerents