Ambos maintains a client base composed primarily of Belgian and international SMEs in the life sciences sector, TMT firms, and financial services actors. All of whom instruct the team to handle the negotiation and legal due diligence aspects of strategic and private equity acquisitions, restructurings, and joint ventures. Jens Van Hecke is well-versed in M&A and handles both domestic and cross-border matters, frequently working with international partners to manage the Belgian aspects of international deals. Van Hecke co-heads the practice with commercial expert Philippe Van Dijck.
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Testimonials
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- 'An excellent, very responsive team, highly specialized. They are also very pragmatic and to the point. We love working with them.'
- 'Jens Van Hecke is an outstanding lawyer, with a huge experience in his field. He is extremely reliable, always available, and provides top-notch advice. His legal-technical skills are excellent, and he is also extremely hands-on and pragmatic.'
Key clients
- Aeroservices
- Ardena
- Asteria Infrastructure
- Azerion
- Belmoney
- Biocair
- Bouwatch
- De Bonte International
- Deoleo
- EuroChem Antwerp
Work highlights
- Advised Azerion, a Euronext Amsterdam listed Dutch company, on the acquisition of the Belgian group companies of Radionomy from Targetspot SA.
- Advised Aeroservices, a ground handling company, on the expansion of its activities into Belgian's largest freight airport.
- Advised Asteria Infrastructure on the sale of its tower business for mobile network infrastructure to a German private equity firm.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jens Van Hecke, Philippe Van Dijck