The private equity team at Baker McKenzie BV/SRL is praised for its ‘deep knowledge of local private equity practices’, with standout fund formation expertise alongside buy-back experience as part of its full-scale private equity and venture capital offering. Roel Meers heads the team, a corporate finance expert with notable experience of the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Luc Meeus is noted for his ’deep experience in fund structuring and PE-related M&A transactions’, often advising clients on the tax aspects of transactional work, while Koen Vanhaerents heads the global capital markets offering. Dominique Maes is ‘hands-on, direct, and very efficient’ in his work on domestic and international M&A transactions, and both Kristoff Cox and Kim Stas continue to be recommended.
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‘Deep knowledge of local private equity practices and good network in the local business community. International network helps if something happens in one of the countries a portfolio company is active in, and wants to get legal support on ad-hoc business topics.’
- ‘Strong expertise in the area of private equity fund of funds, building on previous experience. Complete and very well structured documentation.’
‘Dominique Maes is a very pragmatic, seasoned lawyer that searches for solutions while defending client interests.'
‘Luc Meeus has deep experience in fund structuring and PE-related M&A transactions. He also remains calm and focused. A real partner and trusted advisor in transactions.'
'Dominique Maes is a hands-on, direct, and very efficient advisor and deal-maker.’
‘Luc Meeus is an exceptional legal mind, who remains in control and on top of all aspects related to the case.’
‘Luc Meeus has outstanding expertise in the area of private equity fund of funds, building on his longstanding previous experience. Bright and very structured communicator. Great efficiency in solving questions or issues.’
‘Luc Meeus has the capability to cut through the noise in complicated negotiations, keep things rational and work efficiently to find a solution that works for all parties without letting negotiations go through several loops.’
Kernmandanten
- Astanor
- FPIM-SFPI
- Astorg
- Korys
- AgomAb Therapeutics
- TA Associates
- ReMYND
- Target Global
- Korys Investments
- CVC Capital
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Astanor and Target Global, as co-lead investors, in Robovision's EUR 42 million financing round.
- Advised Astorg on the buy-out of Sofico Invest BV, an Industry-leading software group for enhanced automotive and mobility services.
- Advised the Belgian Sovereign Wealth Fund SFIPM on the structuring and set up of Belgian Growth Fund II, a EUR 300,000,000 fund-of-fund.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Kristoff Cox
Kim Stas
Praxisleitung
Roel Meers
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Koen Vanhaerents; Luc Meeus; Dominique Maes; Davinia Martens; Kristoff Cox; Kim Stas; Younes Sebbarh