The ‘approachable and knowledgeable’ corporate team at Jones Day works with its US and international colleagues to support clients in cross-border M&A, with particular emphasis on the life sciences sector and experience with venture capital clients. Thomas De Muynck heads the team, combining ’in-depth knowledge of all legal technicalities’ with ‘a business and pragmatic approach’. Jonas Van Den Bossche is ’a seasoned M&A partner’ with a focus on complex corporate transactions, joint ventures, and real estate transactions. Pierre-Olivier Mahieu was a new arrival in early 2025.
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‘Strong client-first service, excellent multi-jurisdictional coverage. Approachable and knowledgeable team.’
‘Jonas Van den Bossche is a seasoned M&A partner and my go to contact in case of a large-cap M&A transaction.’
‘The corporate & M&A team is a true partner to our company, actively listening to what is important to us.’
‘Accompanying us in our queries to find a solution that fits our company.’
‘The team is very efficient, business oriented and always deliver in time.'
'They drive deals, come with creative solutions and you get partner support.'
‘I mainly work with Thomas De Muynck for M&A. Thomas is a very skilled lawyer, with in-depth knowledge of all legal technicalities combined with a business and pragmatic approach. He comes with creative solutions and is an active player to drive a deal to completion.’
Key clients
- Arsenal Capital Partners
- Bekaert
- Biobest Group
- CellCarta Biosciences
- Encevo
- Euroclear
- Fortino Capital
- For Talents Transmission
- Hi Inov Capital
- IMCD
Work highlights
- Advised Biobest on the EUR500m debt and equity financing for its acquisition of Biotrop Participacoes SA in Brazil.
- Advised SATEBA on its acquisition of the railway business of the De Bonte Group.
- Advised Euroclear on its acquisition of Inversis.
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Practice head
Thomas De Muynck
Other key lawyers
Jonas Van Den Bossche; Paul Van Hooghten; Steve Nuyts; Pierre-Olivier Mahieu