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KPMG Law in Belgium

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Praised for their ‘efficient, hands-on mentality’, the corporate and M&A and commercial and business law teams at KPMG Law in Belgium have particular experience in the technology sector. Koen Selleslags joined the team in February 2024 from DLA Piper, focusing his practice on corporate and M&A, with an emphasis on corporate structuring. The corporate team also features Patrick Geeraert and Frank Cleeren. Thomas De Clerck is another key name in the team, with a focus on international acquisitions and divesting projects, and Gert Cauwenbergh often advises start-ups.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great team for M&A projects and corporate matters.'

  • ‘Koen Selleslags is a good negotiator, keeps his calm even in demanding situations, very experienced M&A lawyer, focused and engaged.'

  • ‘KPMG Law has an efficient, hands-on mentality and the team is equipped with all the different skills we as a business need.'

  • ‘Thomas De Clerck and his team are always available and provide very high-quality assistance in all our M&A-ventures and commercial agreement drafting.'

  • 'I especially appreciate that they are proactive and always work with the right persons in the right place.’

  • ‘Clear communication and planning. No surprises during the engagement.’

Key clients

  • Lotus Bakeries
  • Montana Aerospace AG
  • Beltaste Group
  • InvestLink
  • Nationale Loterij
  • SD Worx
  • Alychlo
  • Showpad
  • ST Engineering
  • VDL Groep
  • Group Hemelaer
  • Sweet Products

Work highlights

Advised VDL groep on the post-bankruptcy acquisition of the bus and coach division of Van Hool NV.
Advising Vastned Belgium, a Belgian REIT, listed on Euronext Brussels, on the reverse cross-border merger with its Dutch parent company, Vastned Retail, a Dutch REIT, listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
Advised Royal A-ware group on its acquisition of the Dairy Food Group.

Practice head

Patrick Geeraert; Frank Cleeren; Thomas De Clerck; Wouter Lauwers; Gert Cauwenbergh; Koen Selleslags