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EY Law leverages its ‘vast knowledge-base, both technically and geographically’, to offer a corporate and M&A practice which works closely with EY Tax colleagues internationally. Peter Suykens heads the corporate team, while David Du Pont and Virginie Ciers  co-head the M&A and transaction department. Pieter-Jan Aerts leads the commercial law team, with notable experience in technology law.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Solid M&A practice, versatile, hands-on partner involvement, depth of the practice. The team get things done and are very pleasant to work with.’

  • ‘David Du Pont is an outstanding lawyer. He has a hands-on approach and stays calm at all times.’

  • ‘They are a team that can tap into a vast knowledge-base, both technically and geographically, which is really useful to us as we are an international company with entities in different regions and industries.’

  • ‘Legal and tax have extensive experience in international transactions. e.g. legal and tax migration within EU is a rare procedure and only EY team had the necessary experience for it. Based on our experience, EY has business-oriented operating model.’

  • ‘Virginie Ciers was super. She helped us out on complex matters so that we could understand. She was very patient with us.’

  • ‘The team here is knowledgable and efficient. They are a real asset for companies in looking to stay apprised of new EU laws and have excellent connections to governmental bodies.’

Key clients

  • Magnus Kwaliteitswijnen NV
  • Possehl & Co. mbH Group
  • Sophora Unternehmerkapital GmbH
  • Rakuten Kobo Inc.
  • Beaulieu International Group NV
  • Meliore Fondation d’Utilité Public
  • Victaulic
  • Tilman SA
  • SBS Group
  • B-Hold Group
  • Xerius Contact VZW
  • XXXLutz KG

Work highlights

Assisted the shareholders of Magnus Kwaliteitswijnen NV with the sale of 100% of the shares to Cinoco NV.
Advised Heimerle + Meule GmbH Group on the acquisition of all shares in the international Royal United Mint Group from the Belgian Heylen Group.
Advised Sophora Unternehmerkapital GmbH on the acquisition of an international group headquartered in Belgium from its Belgian and Austrian shareholders and the subsequent roll-over reinvestment by the latter.

Practice head

Peter Suykens; David Du Pont; Angela Nowosad; Virginie Ciers; Herman de Wilde; Lindsey Clare; Pieter-Jan Aerts