The corporate and M&A practice at Baker McKenzie BV/SRL is ‘experienced and pragmatic’, leveraging its international network to advise on cross-border M&A transactions. It combines ’very strong life sciences industry knowledge‘ with longstanding experience supporting clients from the financial services sector. Team head Roel Meers ’has become the authority for life science transactions‘ and chairs the industry group across the EMEA region. Koen Vanhaerents is sought after for his cross capabilities in the corporate and capital markets fields, while private equity matters are often handled by Dominique Maes. Corporate restructuring is a key part of Davinia Martens’ practice, and along with Kim Stas, regularly advises on corporate governance and compliance matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Very strong life sciences industry knowledge. The team is very in-demand so knows about all developments in the industry and has a full view of the market.’
‘Roel Meers has become the authority for life science transactions.'
‘Dominique Maes is a very pragmatic, seasoned lawyer that searches for solutions while defending its clients interest.'
‘Very good partners with strong involvement. Also good and transparent communication. ’
‘Dominique Maes was very involved and did a great job.’
‘Experienced and pragmatic. Convincing in the board room.’
‘To the point advice, sharp and well thought-through. Simply very solid insights by Luc Meeus in the entire M&A process, and all contractual implications. Very good focus on what is important, means that no time is wasted on less relevant points.’
‘Koen Vanhaerents is a tough negotiator but an excellent dealmaker, always a pleasure to have him on your side.’
Key clients
- Abriso-Jiffy
- AgomAb Therapeutics NV
- Apheon
- Aquinos Group SGPS, S.A
- Astanor
- Astorg
- Baloise Belgium
- BIA Group
- Bremhove
- Carglass
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Practice head
Roel Meers
Other key lawyers
Koen Vanhaerents; Dominique Maes; Luc Meeus; Davinia Martens; Kim Stas; Arne Naert; Pieter-Jan Denys