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Belgium

3

Not-for-profit

At Osborne Clarke, the not-for-profit group operates from within the firm’s wider corporate and M&A department. Under the leadership of Ruth Wirtz, the team routinely advises charities, NGOs, foundations and lobbying associations on domestic and cross-border mergers and restructurings. The practice has also seen an increase in instructions concerning environmental, ESG, real estate and construction law issues.
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  • ‘While giving legal advice, they also take into account the commercial practicalities or implications of such advice relative to the size of your business.’
  • ‘Ruth Wirtz is extremely perceptive and knowledgeable in her field, she seems excited by any new challenge or query we bring to her and her enthusiasm to solve it is evident. She is a brilliant communicator and so approachable. ’
  • ‘Osborne Clarke has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to rapidly assemble highly skilled, sector-specific legal teams tailored to our needs. Their agility in mobilising experts across relevant domains has been a key differentiator, allowing us to move swiftly and confidently through complex legal matters.’
  • ‘Osborne Clarke has impressed us with their ability to quickly assemble sector-specific teams and deliver high-quality legal documents through parallel work streams, ensuring speed and precision.'

Key clients

  • European Chemical Industry Council – Cefic
  • International Council of Chemical Associations – ICCA
  • International Software Testing Qualification Boards AISBL
  • Eclipse Foundation
  • European AI Forum AISBL - EAIF
  • IAAPA EMEA IVZW
  • European Network of Fibromyalgia Associations - ENFA
  • Open Source Technology Improvement Fund Inc
  • European Council of Shopping Places AISBL -ECSP
  • Synchrotron SOLEIL
  • KI Bundesverband e.V.

Work highlights

Advising a US-based nonprofit corporation on all aspects of the incorporation of an international not-for-profit association under Belgian law, with the purpose of establishing a presence in the EU.
Acting as counsel to the Eclipse Foundation on a broad range of matters.
Advising IAAPA EMEA on the corporate, tax, and employment aspects of an operational restructuring.

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Ruth Wirtz
Ruth Wirtz
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Ruth Wirtz