Comparative Guide
Merger Control
Belgium
Lodewick Prompers & Charlotte Struyf
Linklaters demonstrates deep environmental regulation and planning expertise, particularly concerning high-value regulated sector projects. Heading the practice is Melissa Verplancke, who advises major players in regulated sectors on issues concerning PFAS, packaging regulation, and project permitting. Verplancke also assists on the environmental risk and liability aspects of high-value transactions in the real estate and retail sectors. A further key contact is Atdhe Krasniqi, who assists on environment, zoning and planning matters within the energy, chemicals, and real estate sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Linklaters team stands out for its ability to handle highly complex transactions with absolute precision under tight timelines.’
Key clients
- Arcelor Mittal
- Solvay SA
- INEOS
- Renner Energies
- Cofinimmo
- Value Retail Management
- Cityforward S.Comm
- Alkimmo
- Gimv
- INOS
Work highlights
Advised ArcelorMittal on the acquisition of certain assets, businesses, and associated infrastructure of Liberty Galati at the Flémalle site in Belgium.
Advised Alkimmo NV on the purchase of the historic Stadsfeestzaal Shopping Centre in Antwerp.
Advised Gimv on PFAS-related risks and liabilities in connection with its acquisition of all shares in The Spice Factory.
Practice head
Melissa Verplancke
Other key lawyers
Atdhe Krasniqi; Corneel Debusscher