KPMG Law in Belgium leverages its international network to work in both local and multi-jurisdictional transactions, often advising clients on real estate transactions, developments, leasing and related litigation. Notably, head of the practice group Gerald Van Walle specialises in real estate development, and investment and divestment matters. Jim Bauwens stands out for his expertise in leasing, real estate litigation and corporate real estate transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team, headed by Gerald Van Walle, has known an evolution. It is a strong team with the necessary talents to respond in the best way to client needs.'

  • ‘KPMG knows our values in the perfect way and will act in that way. The team working for us is always the same which makes it very pleasant and efficient.’

  • ‘Great legal knowledge, combined with a pragmatic approach. KPMG Law truly helps out its clients. The people make the difference.'

  • ‘Gerald Van Walle, partner, is a pragmatic lawyer who knows the law and who always wants the best for his clients. Very reliable, hands on and truly a help in all of our files. I'm convinced we would not have achieved the same result without his help and insights.'

  • ‘I am happy to share my experience with KPMG Law. They have been a great help to our business. They understand that every business has unique legal needs and they tailor their approach to help clients meet modern business requirements. In consulting KPMG Law we had access to excellent technical expertise as well as thorough sector knowledge.’

  • ‘Clear communication and good feedback about market trends.’

Key clients

  • Vastned Belgium SA
  • Flanders Investment Company (FICO) SA
  • ION Residential Platform SA
  • ION SRL and associated companies
  • Codic International SA – Codic België SA
  • Group Deichmann (Solebox Belgium SRL, Van Haren Schoenen SRL, Snipes België SRL)
  • Fast Retailing Group (Uniqlo, Comptoir des Cotonniers, etc.)
  • Immo-lux SA and associated companies
  • Five Guys Belgium SRL
  • Former Shareholders of Daeninck Group
  • Michael Ostlund Property SA (a subsidiary of Allianz IARD)
  • The International School of Brussels

Work highlights

Assisting Vastned Belgium in the reverse cross-border merger with its Dutch parent company, Vastned Retail.
Assisted Baltisse Real Estate and Straco RE with the acquisition of a majority stake in Speedwell, a premier real estate developer, mainly based in Romania.
Assisting Ertzberg with respect to contract negotiations and legal advice regarding all its legal questions on the redevelopment of the former AB Inbev industrial real estate site into a new residential city area “Tweewaters” in Leuven.

Practice head

Gerald Van Walle; Jim Bauwens

Other key lawyers

Sébastien de Callataÿ