Loyens & Loeff ‘s private equity practice is well-equipped to handle complex cross-border private equity transactions, advising a combination of domestic and international private equity and venture capital funds on acquisitions, demergers, and fund formations. The practice is led by Thomas Lenné who possesses deep experience in handling big-ticket cross-jurisdiction mandates, with particularly notable sectoral experience in technology, energy & infrastructure and life sciences. Additionally, Robrecht Coppens advises international financial sponsors on both complex transactional matters, with added expertise in tax structures.

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Testimonials

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‘Loyens & Loeff stands out as a truly unique practice because of its ability to combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.'
'What makes the team exceptional is not only the high level of professionalism and availability, but also their clear, objective guidance—always outlining what is acceptable and what is not, so that decisions can be made with confidence and full knowledge of the implications.'
‘What makes Robrecht Coppens stand out is his rare ability to combine deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-minded approach. He consistently delivers advice that is to the point, solution-oriented, and focused on achieving practical results.'
'Robrecht Coppens ensures that every recommendation is grounded not only in solid legal analysis but also in an objective assessment of what is realistically acceptable. This provides invaluable clarity for decision-making, allowing us to move forward with full confidence in the chosen path.'
‘They have a real edge in private equity – they know the market inside out. They’re pragmatic, quick to execute, and great to work with.’
‘Thomas Lenné really stands out: he is quick, pragmatic, thorough, and above all gives you the sense you are in safe hands.’

Key clients

ParticipatieMaatschappij Vlaanderen
Summit Partners
Vitruvian Partners
Eurazeo
Bregal
Main Capital Partners
Falcon Point Capital
L Cattertron
EQT
Permira
General Atlantic
Strategic Value Partners
Pioneer Point Partners
Astanor Ventures
Smartfin Capital
Notion Capital

Work highlights

Advised ParticipatieMaatschappij Vlaanderen NV on its acquisition of a 52% stake in Brussels Airport Investments SA, indirectly securing a 39% interest in Brussels Airport Company.

Advised Summit Partners on the €500m partial exit of its stake in Odoo SA to a consortium led by CapitalG and Sequoia Capital.

Advised Vitruvian Partners and its portfolio company Easypark (now rebranded as Arrive) on its €175m acquisition of Be-Mobile NV from Proximus, including a simultaneous demerger and share swap.