‘Hands-on partners (vs. traditional law firms) which means that you are often in direct contact with the experienced professional handling your case/project/file.’

‘Direct contact with experienced professionals and/or partners. In addition, Louis Hoet is coordinating all our needs internally.’

‘The Argo team do many PE deals and therefore have a very good view of the market.’

‘Louis Hoet is a great sparring partner on PE/M&A files. He is our first contact person, with a pragmatic approach.’

‘Philippe Rens is, in my opinion, the best tax and fund structuring lawyer of the Belgian market. Tax advice is comprehensive, to the point, business minded and creative.’

‘Fast and efficient response. Listen carefully to customers and other parties. Focused on solutions and proactive.’

‘We have mainly worked with Evelyn Van Raemdonck: she is fast, efficient, listens, understands the situation and is solution-oriented.’

‘Precise support covering Belgian, Luxembourg and French law aspects.’

‘Ability to work under various laws (Belgium, Netherlands) and explain local specificities to foreign parties.’

‘Agile, highly available, great coordination of a high number of parties, effective problem solver.’

‘Friendly and responsive.’

‘Personable, strong communication, approachable, reachable, deliver on time.’

‘The team is very close to its clients and understands their needs. They care for the relationship and always make sure the best team is available.’

‘An-Sofie Van Hootegem is extremely efficient and listens to the clients’ needs.’

‘Very efficient team. They know the market very well.’

‘Good knowledge of their practice, business-oriented.’

‘High quality, relationship driven, very well connected in the local landscape and commercially aware of sensitivities. Always available and quick turnaround times while maintaining quality to a high standard. Pleasure to work with.’

‘Dries Hommez is an engaged, well liked and connected lawyer, reliable and very experienced, pragmatic and can work well with other firms.’

‘Margaux Beyer is a safe pair of hands and very pleasant to work with.’

‘Very professional, lots of sector experience, good track record and references, always available.’

‘Dries Hommez, Margaux Beyer and Nina Coussement are a very professional team, with senior involvement and quick turnarounds. They are dealmakers: focusing on getting a deal done and not on problems, very aware of what’s going on in the sector.’

‘The team, and especially the partners, are highly responsive and hands-on.’

‘They have very good market knowledge.’

‘Glenn L’hoëst combines deep expertise in corporate law with strong structuring skills to ensure favourable fund terms for clients. He is detail-oriented when handling complex contracts, while maintaining a strategic outlook to align the fund structure with the client’s long-term goals. Effective communication and problem-solving.’

‘CRESCO stands out as a premier legal firm in the venture capital space, renowned for its extensive experience in this domain and its professionalism. The team combines expert legal acumen with a pragmatic approach, offering clients insightful and tailored advice. Their ability to navigate complex transactions while maintaining a client-focused mindset sets them apart, making them a trusted partner for those seeking strategic guidance and long-term value.’

‘David Dessers, the senior partner and founder of CRESCO, is a true leader in the legal field, especially in venture capital. His vast experience and strategic mindset make him a figure akin to a captain of industry. David’s calm and solution-oriented approach ensures that clients feel confident and well-guided through even the most complex legal matters.’

‘Glenn L’hoëst, a recently promoted partner, brings fresh energy and exceptional talent to the team. His hunger for success and dedication to clients make him stand out as a rising star in the legal profession. Both David and Glenn exemplify professionalism, combining a personable demeanour with a focus on practical, results-driven solutions that set them apart from competitors.’

‘Very strong team around partners David Dessers and Glenn L’hoëst, with several exceptional associates.’

‘Fantastic availability and responsiveness, eye for detail and in-depth understanding of the entire file and all relevant legal docs.’

‘Knowledgeable about tech and software with an efficient and pragmatic approach.’

‘Glenn L’hoëst is a hard-working, knowledgeable lawyer with a client-centric mindset, always trying to meet our demands in terms of deliverables and timelines, in the most efficient manner. He is very responsive and always available to jump on a call and provide ad hoc legal advice, and is therefore considered a trusted advisor.’

‘The PE/M&A team is very knowledgeable and extremely pragmatic in its approach – instead of solely going into pure legal arguments, the PE/M&A team has a hands-on, business-oriented approach, meaning that any proposals, negotiations and discussions will keep this in mind.’

‘All the members of the PE/M&A team that we work in are very down-to-earth persons with whom we build a lasting relationship of trust. The team is always available and also serves as a great sounding board when we have specific questions or would like a second opinion.’

‘Erwin Destuyver is a true expert in the PE/M&A field, extremely knowledgeable on the matters and has ample experience; he is very pragmatic in his approach and is able to make a solid business and risk assessment (i.e. assessment of what items to fight for in negotiations). In addition thereto Erwin is a very nice person who boosts trust and confidence.’

‘Great team, very knowledgeable in their field and well connected. They relate very well to entrepreneurs and SMEs / entrepreneurial companies. The team acts in a very pragmatic and result oriented manner. A real pleasure to work with.’

‘The individuals are very friendly, knowledgeable, result oriented and work well together.’

‘Felix Dobbelaere is a highly skilled and highly experienced corporate and M&A lawyer, with a lot of private equity connections, with whom it is a real pleasure to work.’

‘Private equity and M&A experts: very knowledgeable team. Pro-active and cost-efficient approach with excellent value for money. Specialized boutique firm approach which differentiates Eubelius from other law firms.’

‘Felix Dobbelaere is a great lawyer in his field of expertise: very professional, very knowledgeable, always available, pro-active and very pleasant to work with.’

‘Client centric, deep-dive in understanding the key elements of the case, go beyond answering clients’ questions.’

‘Thomas de Muynck invests in a deep understanding of the client and case, and has a direct style in his communications.’

‘Thomas De Muynck is an outstanding professional, discrete but very knowledgeable and thorough. He has excellent intercultural skills and strong strategic insights.’

‘This team is really hands on and to the point, very thorough and pleasant to work with as there is an active interaction and alignment with the client. It is also perfectly capable of handling cross-border and cross-continental transactions where needed in coordination with local counsel.’

‘The Lydian team is a full service firm which is very capable, pragmatic and service oriented. They have assisted us on several international matters in which we required a Belgian local counsel.’

‘I have been working with Peter de Ryck for several years now and it is always a pleasure to work with him and his team. He is knowledgeable in his field, proactive and invests in his long term relationships.’

‘Clients would appreciate their proactive strategies, which not only address current issues but also anticipate future legal needs.’

‘Christophe Wathion delivers empathy and genuine concern for clients’ needs.’

‘Philippe Remels has a deep understanding of complex legal frameworks.’

‘We enjoy working with Olivier Van Wouwe. He is very strong and hardworking. He is able to give nuanced and helpful advice to legal counsels, and I believe that’s because he has worked in business himself.’

‘Among the Belgian team of Nauta Dutilh, I was particularly well supported by Olivier Van Wouwe who demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and in depth knowledge of M&A matters. Composed and constructive in all his interactions, Olivier is furthermore very responsive and provides clear and actionable input.’

‘I typically work with Bart Lintermans. He is a great, sociable lawyer who actually gives practical recommendations and advice when asked. Involvement of other team members is also super, with typically Bart and one other senior lawyer being your contact person with a great overview of the file. Bart is a great sparring partner to find creative structuring solutions.’

‘We have worked with them for over a decade. The high quality they deliver is consistent, they come up with pragmatic solutions and they are highly regarded by their peers. We also appreciate their commitment to integrity and credibility.’

‘Bart Lintermans is head of the team. He is the type of lawyer that can really change things by intervening in a transaction.’

‘Very good senior involvement. Best firm in Belgium in terms of price for quality.’

‘Great team, which is involved in shaping both market norms and wider awareness of PE in Belgium through involvement in professional organisations abroad.’

‘Katrien Vorlat is highly responsive, commercial and user-friendly. She is everything you would want in a lawyer supporting you.’

‘Strelia treat you always as an important client, having one single point of contact and benefiting from Strelia’s network to get the problem solved.’

‘Laurent Verhavert is a great professional, very reactive and proactive, clear and pragmatic.’

‘Very customer focused team. In-depth know-how and excellent response times.’

‘Excellent knowledge of our corporate file. Good and immediate support by the Deloitte Legal team.’

‘We appreciate the hands-on support by Henri-Simon Vande Vyver and the team’s flexibility in our requests. Their good knowledge of our file and practical advice is a significant plus.’

‘Liedekerke has a strong partner base with hands-on and adequate legal advisory. We recommend them for many of our private equity matters with a Belgium angle.’

‘I mostly work with Christel Van den Eynden and Wim Dedecker. They are both very hands-on and have strong capabilities to assist on all services related to PE.’

‘Team is client oriented, practical and knowledgeable in all fields that are relevant.’

‘Maxime Monard and Lize Van Looy are both practical lawyers, highly valued not only for their practical approach but also their in-depth knowledge of all relevant matters. In addition, they are a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Very approachable team; very quick to respond; high quality of output.’

‘Very good collaboration with the lawyers. If the lawyer doesn’t have the expertise personally they will search for colleagues to help.’

‘Down to earth, efficient support. Strong market knowledge.’

‘Nice to work with, no-nonsense people.’

‘Competent and readily available experts who remain constant throughout the years.’

‘Excellent responsivity and flexibility from Maxime Monard. Solid expertise and availability from Lize Van Looy.’

‘What makes the practice different (and why I keep returning to them) is their pragmatic insight. Many law firms are knowledgeable, but sometimes create “problems” instead of solving them. Luc Wynant is very experienced and gets things done.’

‘Knowledgeable partners and associates, decades of experience in industry, including in highly evolving industries (e.g. technology).’

‘Pragmatic legal advice with focus on business needs. Excellent follow up.’

‘A strong, close and genuine relationship with their clients, coupled with a solution-driven and highly professional and pragmatic mindset. This combination results in Van Olmen & Wynant being a true trusted partner accompanying us in every step of our development.’

‘We work regularly with Luc Wynant and Laurent Detaille. Both show a strong dedication to any of our professional needs and, aside from their deep legal expertise, take the effort to understand our culture, ambitions and way of doing business. This makes them an outstanding legal adviser but also a trusted business partner crucial to our operations. They make you feel they are part of your own team!’

‘Very experienced team with the right knowledge to guide you through a transaction.’

‘Luc Wynant is really an expert with many years of experience. He is a very calm person who can explain “legal things” in a very understandable language.’

‘Koen Hoornaert is an exceptional individual and a walking encyclopedia with tons of experience. He is a very straightforward and transparent communicator. He excels in proactive advisory to avoid damage control later down the process. It is clear that he puts the client before everything else. I have 100% trust in Koen as our legal advisor and that is worth a lot these days.’