The corporate finance department at ARGO Law combines ‘strong professionalism with pragmatism’ as a transactional boutique supporting private equity funds, listed companies, and private businesses. Its work includes corporate restructurings, strategic transactions, and financial operations. Nico Goossens co-heads the team, specialising in capital markets, private equity, and M&A: his work often involves advising on the Belgian aspects of international transactions, primarily those involving the US. Co-head Kris Verdoodt is a particular go-to for private equity clients, while Bert Van Ingelghem often advises family-owned companies.
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‘Argo has all the legal knowhow we need when it comes to doing deals in private equity in Belgium. They combine strong professionalism with pragmatism resulting in excellent services.'
‘Evelyn Van Raemdonck and Kris Verdoodt are hardworking, no nonsense, flexible lawyers, who understand the needs of their clients and try to build a long term relationship.’
‘Argo law operates at a high level of professionalism, combined with a pragmatic approach. They give great guidance after they seek relevant context of the business and the project.'
‘They integrate in the process as a fellow colleague, adding value and bringing solutions for the content and the process.’
‘They are very pragmatic/business oriented and they really lead the deal. They are very strong in PE structuring (both the fund itself ad M&A transactions). Very much enjoy working with them.’
‘Mattias Verbeek is a smart and pragmatic lawyer who consistently leads deals with precision. His deep knowledge of private equity structuring ensures smooth, well-organized deals that align perfectly with client expectations.'
- 'Louis Hoet is a highly pragmatic, business-focused lawyer, and it's always a pleasure working with him.’
‘Kris Verdoodt and Silke Chantrain are very skilful lawyers, and a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- CMB
- Clover
- Bencis Capital Partners
- Tech Tribes
- Telenet
- Sofindev
- Quarzwerke Group
- Baltisse NV
- WVT Industries
- Oogwereld België
Work highlights
Advised CMB on its acquisition of Euronav shares from Frontline for USD1.06bn and the parallel sale of 24 vessels by Euronav to Frontline for USD2.35bn.
Advised CMB on its sale of CMB.TECH, a diversified clean-tech maritime group that builds, owns, operates, and designs large marine and industrial applications that run on dual-fuel diesel-hydrogen and diesel-ammonia engines and monofuel hydrogen engines, to Euronav.
Advised Quarzwerke on the sale of its stake of approximately 13% in Sibelco, a Belgium-headquartered company active in the minerals industry and listed on the Euronext Expert Market, to its main shareholder (STAK Sandrose).
Lawyers
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Practice head
Nico Goossens; Kris Verdoodt; Bert Van Ingelghem
Other key lawyers
Silke Chantrain; Mattias Verbeeck; Louis Hoet; Evelyn Van Raemdonck