Linklaters' real estate team, led by Yves Moreau, continues to handle major transactions and complex disputes. The group has expanded its litigation capabilities and remains active across M&A-related and sustainable real estate projects. Pieter Puelinckx plays a key role on development mandates.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Yves Moreau is undoubtedly one of the best real estate lawyers in Belgium—highly skilled and pragmatic.’
  • ‘Deal-driven approach without losing sight of the client's benefits, requirements, and demands. Very client-centric.'
  • ‘Pieter Puelinckx demonstrates the highest levels of professionalism, expertise, but also market knowledge, making him a very diverse lawyer.’
  • ‘With Linklaters, you know exactly what to expect: impeccable quality and unwavering respect for deadlines.’
  • ‘Very diverse and professional team, highly efficient in negotiations and risk assessments.'
  • ‘I work quite often with Yves Moreau. He is quite exceptional in terms of analytical ability, unwinding complex situations, problem solving mindset, etc. He is someone I completely trust in negotiations, and he's very effective in complex negotiations and achieving best results for his clients. He is always accessible for his clients. Most importantly, he really understands what the client wants or needs.’
  • ‘Experience and in-depth knowledge/skills in the field. Highly responsive. All-inclusive support.’

Key clients

  • Cityforward S.Comm
  • Bastion Tower
  • MG New Docks
  • Coeur de Ville SA
  • AG Insurance
  • Vicinity Affordable Housing Fund
  • Baltisse
  • M&G European Property Fund
  • Solvay
  • VGC
  • Balta Services BV
  • ION Development
  • Besix Group
  • Stadsbader
  • CBRE IM
  • Matexi

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Yves Moreau

Other key lawyers

Pieter Puelinckx; Melissa Verplancke