The ‘highly skilled’ corporate and M&A team at Schoups stands out for its ’commercial approach’ on private equity and corporate deals. Gwen Bevers regularly acts for industrial companies on M&A and corporate restructurings. Stefaan Wauman is sought-after for his expertise in the private equity space, assisting across buy-and-build strategies, investments, and acquisitions and divestments. Real estate and environment sector specialist Christine Heeb also co-heads the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'I would recommend them without hesitation to any company seeking strategic legal counsel in corporate and M&A matters.'
- 'Schoups has the necessary resources to handle any M&A deal of a certain significance. In the Antwerp region they are definitely one of the best options.'
- 'The team is legally highly skilled, very flexible and has a commercial approach.'
- 'Gwen Bevers' broad expertise in M&A and corporate restructuring added significant value. Gwen’s experience in negotiating complex transactions and his broad understanding of corporate law ensured that our JV was not only legally sound but also future-proof.'
- ‘Stefaan Wauman and Joost van Riel stand out as exceptionally good transaction lawyers, among the best I have worked with in Belgium.’
- 'Christine Heeb: besides her technical competency also very good communication skills and flexibility when needed.'
Key clients
- Aertssen
- Darling Ingredients
- Cordeel
- Xwift
- Sitra
- Vebego
- Alpina
- Publican
- Agorastore
- Hillewaere
- Tauw
- Revive
Work highlights
Acting for Darling Ingredients for the Belgian aspects of in the contemplated transaction its negotiations to combine its collagen and gelatine business, Rousselot, with Tessenderlo Group’s PB Leiner business.
Advised the shareholders of TG-Group on the strategic investment into the company by leading private equity firm, Waterland.
Assisted Equans with the sale of its Gradius business to NYSE-listed Trane Technologies.
Practice head
Gwen Bevers; Christine Heeb; Stefaan Wauman
Other key lawyers
Joost van Riel