The ‘very efficient’ private equity team at Loyens & Loeff handles fund formation, regulatory advice, and M&A transactions for players in the market, working closely with the firm’s investment management team on complex, often cross-border matters. Thomas Lenné heads the team, combining sector expertise in energy, infrastructure, life sciences and technology with experience advising funds and financial investors on their investments, add-ons, and exit transactions. Robrecht Coppens takes the lead on venture capital work, and is sought after for high level pre-insolvency restructuring matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very efficient team. They know the market very well.’

  • ‘Good knowledge of their practice, business-oriented.’

Key clients

  • Redbird Capital Partners
  • EQT Healthcare Growth Investments S.à r.l.
  • Draycott SCR
  • Ice Lake Capital
  • Rivean Capital
  • Astanor Ventures
  • Platinum Private Equity
  • KKR
  • Torqx Capital
  • Eurazeo

Work highlights

Assisted EQT in acquiring CluePoints SA, a leading provider of AI-driven software solutions, through a competitive auction process, handling legal due diligence, transaction structuring, and negotiation of agreements.
Assisting Eurazeo in its acquisition of Rydoo, including deal structuring, reinvestment by Marlin Equity Partners and managers, and financing, facilitating a strategic and seamless transaction crucial for Eurazeo’s expansion in Belgium.
Represented Strategic Value Partners in the sale of APCOA Holdings GmbH's Belgian operations to Indigo Park Belgium NV.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Thomas Lenné; Robrecht Coppens

Other key lawyers

Mathias Hendrickx; Mélanie Schollaert