Liedekerke advises on large and complex real estate transactions across the retail, logistics, infrastructure, and construction sectors. The practice is led by Yves Delacroix , described by a client as ‘hands on, knowledgeable, and available, combining pragmatic advice and effective execution’, while Alexandre Emond focuses on acquisitions, developments, and lease negotiations.

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Testimonials

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‘Outstanding team, exceptionally well-coordinated, and highly effective in their collaboration. They combine deep legal knowledge with a thorough understanding of market practices and our business needs. Their ability to deliver tailor-made solutions demonstrates both expertise and strategic insight. Working with them is consistently professional, efficient, and highly rewarding, making them a trusted and invaluable partner.’
‘Alexandre Emond is an intelligent and highly skilled lawyer with deep market knowledge and a clear understanding of business needs. He is a great sparring partner, consistently delivers tailor-made solutions, approaches negotiations with expertise, and combines his skill with modesty and the respect of his peers. Working with him is always a pleasure.'
‘Very professional and timely in response. The team is very experienced and efficient. The output is pragmatic and tailored to our specific needs.’
‘Yves Delacroix is hands on, knowledgeable, and available, combining pragmatic advice and effective execution.’
‘Very good collaboration since many years, full trust. Good diversified team with extensive knowledge of the subject matter.’

Key clients

Aegide
Domitys
B&B Hotels Group
Befimmo
Brussels Airlines
Bruvaco
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Goodman
KBC Real Estate
LIDL Belgium
Mestdagh
MG Real Estate

Work highlights

Advising Meir Corner on leasing a ±14,500 m² flagship unit on Antwerp’s Meir to Zara SA, securing Zara’s largest store worldwide and anchoring a landmark mixed-use development.

Advising Proximus on the €62.5m sale of the Proximus Towers in Brussels to Nextensa and negotiating multi-phase relocation leases at Thurn & Taxis.

Assisting Centre Logistique de Wallonie (LIDL Belgium) on selling its Courcelles distribution centre to WDP and arranging a short-term leaseback.

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