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Belgium

3

Commercial, corporate and M&A

ALTIUS is regularly entrusted for its ‘pragmatic and business-oriented approach’ on mid-market, cross-border M&A and reorganisations. The practice is led by three co-heads: the ’very responsive and hands-on’ Tom Vantroyen, who acts for corporates, private equity firms, and management on M&A processes; Jérôme Vermeylen, who advises major international corporate groups on cross-border M&A and restructuring mandates; and Marie Brasseur, who assists corporates, management, and shareholders across M&A and financing rounds.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The practice combines strong technical capabilities with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. Highly experienced professionals who manage complex domestic and cross-border transactions with remarkable efficiency and clarity.'
  • 'Very focused advice, broad experience, very responsive.'
  • 'Strong technical expertise with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach. They are highly responsive with clear coordination and a genuine focus on the client’s commercial objectives.'
  • 'Tom Vantroyen is very responsive and hands-on approach. I really appreciate his honesty and no-nonsense approach in files and negotiations.'
  • 'Jérôme Vermeylen was great to work with. He helped us solve some difficult issues, guided us through tough negotiations and gave clear advice. What I really appreciated was how practical and easy to work with he was. He didn’t just give legal answers, he understood the business side too.'
  • 'Marie Brasseur stands out for her pragmatism, exceptional negotiation skills, and technical expertise.'

Key clients

  • Alcumus
  • Alfeor
  • Analog Devices
  • Aramark
  • Authentic Brands Group
  • Aviva
  • Ball Corporation
  • BK Partners
  • Bloc Ventures LLP
  • Canon
  • Citymesh (part of Cegeka)
  • Corsica Sole

Work highlights

Advised the Moyson family on the sale of Moyson Invest and CTC Moyson Airport Equipment to CVC DIF, as well as on their reinvestment in the HiSERV platform which was also acquired by CVC DIF.
Advising Authentic Brands Group regarding its acquisition of the Dockers brand from Levi Strauss & Co. for $311m, with potential for an additional $80m based on future performance.
Advised Indufin on its strategic investment in ACE Packaging, guiding them through a controlled auction, due diligence, SPA and SHA negotiations, merger control clearance, and a complex real estate carve-out.
Practice head

Tom Vantroyen; Jérôme Vermeylen; Marie Brasseur