DLA Piper‘s practice, praised for its ’unrivalled’ sector knowledge, pairs a transactional banking and finance team with its financial services regulatory offering to support domestic and international clients, with experience in the insurance, fintech, technology, and energy sectors. Caroline Hoste, highlighted for her ‘very broad expertise’, heads the finance and projects team, while Pierre Berger takes the lead on regulatory and fintech matters. Orestis Omran leads the Brussels-based Greece country group: ‘the service level he provides is incomparably high’, often advising on transactions including Greek, US, and UK law.
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Testimonials
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‘Caroline Hoste has very broad expertise. She is always available and listens to the wishes and needs of the client. She clearly states what is possible and what is not and clearly indicates the risks involved in a certain topic.'
- 'During negotiations, Caroline Hoste sharply translates her client's requirements. She is a good negotiator, to the point and determined.’
Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- Accenture LLP
Work highlights
Advised Euroclear SA/NV, a leading global financial institution, on the legal aspects of the development of a new digital cross-border platform enabling the provision of new value-added services to clients.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Pierre Berger; Caroline Hoste
Other key lawyers
Orestis Omran; Sander Buysse; Hélène Van Steenberge; Achille Lemey; Joris Latui; Delphine Goens