Stibbe's practice head Matthias Maselis oversees commercial real estate and development projects across Belgium and Luxembourg. Other key lawyers include Rony Vermeersch, who has extensive experience in construction, infrastructure, and dispute resolution, and, who advises contractors, developers, principals, and other stakeholders.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We like to work with the Stibbe real estate team. They are easy to work with, fast, accurate and provide outstanding quality.’
- ‘We worked with Rony Vermeersch and Matthias Maselis. Both are highly recommended.’
- ‘Anneleen Quirynen: easy to contact, very reactive, and experienced lawyer. From a legal technical point of view accurate, yet pragmatic when needed.’
- ‘Matthias Maselis problem solving, helicopter view, able to close complex transactions with multiple players in a deal.'
- ‘Stibbe is unique for its combination of deep sector expertise and a pragmatic, client-first mindset. strong track record, commercial insight, and collaborative way of working, which ensures tailored solutions. ’
- ‘Matthias Maselis, best lawyer in Brussels in commercial real estate. Deal maker and best in class.’
Key clients
- Aedifica
- Cibus
- Mitiska
- Intervest
- Centerbridge Partners
- Proximus
- Warehouses de Pauw
- Befimmo
- Brookfield
- Catella
- De Werkvennootschap
- Aquafin
Work highlights
Advising Aedifica NV on its voluntary takeover of Cofinimmo NV, creating a combined EUR 12.1 billion real estate portfolio in one of Europe's largest 2025 transactions.
Assisting Cibus Nordic Real Estate AB on acquiring Forum Estates Holding BV for EUR 508 million, securing 283,000 sqm of Benelux retail properties of which the majority was located in Belgium.
Aiding on the EUR 300 million acquisition of a logistics real estate portfolio from Weerts Logistics Parks, representing one of Belgium's largest logistics transactions.
Lawyers
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Anneleen Quirynen
Practice head
Matthias Maselis
Other key lawyers
Rony Vermeersch; Anneleen Quirynen