Aurion‘s highly regarded not-for-profit group has an excellent track record in acting for domestic and international not-for-profit organisations in the religious, medical and education sectors. The team advises on matters involving issues of employment law, public law, corporate law, privacy law and finance law. Practice co-head Sarah Verschaeve specialises in non-profit law, and practice co-head Yvette Verleisdonk assists clients with impact finance and steward ownership work. Another key contact to note is Evelyne Maes. Lisa Bueken left the firm in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has been very responsive and has shown a strong understanding of issues related to the work of non-profits operating in Belgium. The team has done an excellent job at explaining the unique features of the Belgian system.’
- ‘Sarah Verschaeve has been very easy to deal with, quick to respond and fast to understand the issues at hand.'
- 'Expertise and knowledge. Fast response times. Customer focused.'
- ‘Fast, professional and trustworthy advice and recommendations. Great availability and adherence to deadlines.’
- ‘The answers/solutions are always tailored to our structure.’
- ‘They understand our business and come up with practical advice.’
Key clients
- Agentschap Opgroeien
- Antwerp World Diamond Centre private foundation
- Anti-Persoonsmijnen Ontmijnende Productontwikkeling (APOPO)
- Association for European Life Science Universities
- Association of the European Self-Care Industry (AESGP)
- AssociationWorld
- Belgian Cockpit Association NPO
- Beschut Wonen De Lariks VZW
- Better Regulation for European Leadership ASBL
- Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF)
- Coosha Impact Ventures
- Cultuurloket
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sarah Verschaeve; Yvette Verleisdonk
Other key lawyers
Evelyne Maes