Liedekerke’s ‘top-notch’ corporate and finance practice stands out for the depth of its engagement in the energy, infrastructure, and industrial segments. Practice head Damien Conem leads on M&A and investment mandates, most regularly for energy sector and private equity clients. The ’extremely responsive, sharp and commercially minded’ Wim Dedecker handles M&A and private equity transactions. Christel Van den Eynden is ‘savvy and tactical’ in her advice to infrastructure and industrial players. Jacques Meunier is a further key contact.

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'Liederkerke provides its client with highly sophisticated professional competence coupled with good understanding of the business situation.’
'The team combines strong technical expertise with a clear understanding of our business priorities. They deliver pragmatic solutions rather than theoretical obstacles, which is exactly what we need in fast-moving transactions.'
'The team is top-notch. Another benefit is Liedekerke's full-service approach, which was a great benefit for both transactions including post-closing transition.’
'Damien Conem is a great partner, I have worked with him on many deals and he is my go to M&A lawyer.'
'Wim Dedecker has been outstanding. He is extremely responsive, sharp and commercially minded. Wim has the rare ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice that our management can immediately act upon.'
'Christel Van den Eynden knows the market as well as anyone, but more so she is a savvy and tactical lawyer, knowing when to dig in and when to move on when it comes to issues in negotiation. She is truly world class.'

Key clients

GIMV NV
Colruyt Group NV
Solucious NV
Korys Investments NV
Suma Capital
Wereldhave Belgium NV
SI Invest SA
Honotel
Natra S.A.
Wallonie Entreprendre
Noshaq
TRANSENERGIE

Work highlights

Advised Aquila Capital in respect of its investment in 2 new, parallel battery energy storage system projects in Ruien, alongside its JV partner Nippon Koei Energy Europe B.V.

Assisted Antwerp investment company Gimv in the acquisition of a stake in RoboJob alongside the founding De Roovere Family.

Assisted Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Limited with the purchase by its subsidiary CDH6 Limited of 50% of the equity (47.50% of the shares) of DCU Invest NV, a leading Belgian data centre operator.

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