PwC Legal is particularly sought-after for its corporate structuring expertise. Practice head Karin Winters is a specialist advisor on cross-border reorganisations, post-acquisition integrations, and restructuring. Bart Vanstaen focuses his practice on cross-border reorganisations. Ive Serneels is a notable dealmaker within the team, assisting in M&A, post-acquisition integrations, and vendor due diligence. Pierre Queritet left the firm.
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- 'The continuity is a significant asset, as it means we benefit from a group of professionals who deeply understand our business, our industry, and the evolution of our structure and operating model.'
- 'Their longstanding involvement not only provides stability but also ensures efficiency, consistency, and informed decision-making. Having advisors and partners who know our history, our challenges, and our growth trajectory allows us to move forward with confidence and agility.’
- ‘We have access to an impressive breadth of legal expertise, enabling us to address a wide range of areas and topics with the right specialists.'
- 'Deep targeted knowledge whenever needed—whether for strategic guidance, complex transactions, compliance matters, or day-to-day legal support.'
Key clients
- 3D Investors Automation & Robotics Holding SA Belorta CV Carglass / Berlon Ceres Pharma NV Colruyt Group NV Compagnie Nationale A Portefeuille SA Enkris Semiconductor, Inc. Fortino Capital Magritek Holdings Limited MSIG Europe SE Nissin Transport GmbH Retail Fist Shachihata (Europe) Ltd. Wille Finance AG Wolters Kluwer Worldline
Work highlights
Acted as the lead legal counsel to Ceres Pharma NV in its strategic acquisition of Kela Pharma NV.
Assisted MSI (Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.) in executing a complex cross-border merger of MSIG Insurance Europe AG into MS Amlin Insurance SE.
Acted as lead counsel to Wille Finance AG in the strategic acquisition of a stake in Zorgpunt, a leading Belgian provider of home care equipment.
Practice head
Karin Winters
Other key lawyers
Bart Vanstaen; Ive Serneels