EY Law leverages its ‘vast knowledge-base, both technically and geographically’, to offer a corporate and M&A practice which works closely with EY Tax colleagues internationally. Peter Suykens heads the corporate team, while David Du Pont and Virginie Ciers  co-head the M&A and transaction department. Pieter-Jan Aerts leads the commercial law team, with notable experience in technology law.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Solid M&A practice, versatile, hands-on partner involvement, depth of the practice. The team get things done and are very pleasant to work with.’

  • ‘David Du Pont is an outstanding lawyer. He has a hands-on approach and stays calm at all times.’

  • ‘They are a team that can tap into a vast knowledge-base, both technically and geographically, which is really useful to us as we are an international company with entities in different regions and industries.’

  • ‘Legal and tax have extensive experience in international transactions. e.g. legal and tax migration within EU is a rare procedure and only EY team had the necessary experience for it. Based on our experience, EY has business-oriented operating model.’

  • ‘Virginie Ciers was super. She helped us out on complex matters so that we could understand. She was very patient with us.’

  • ‘The team here is knowledgable and efficient. They are a real asset for companies in looking to stay apprised of new EU laws and have excellent connections to governmental bodies.’

  • ‘Pieter-Jan Aerts at EY Law is true professional. His demeanour and work ethic are admirable, and I always feel confident that we are getting the best advice possible, even under time crunches or when dealing with complex EU regulations.’

  • ‘Pieter-Jan Aerts gives very accurate and detailed advice.'

Key clients

  • Magnus Kwaliteitswijnen NV
  • Possehl & Co. mbH Group
  • Sophora Unternehmerkapital GmbH
  • Rakuten Kobo Inc.
  • Beaulieu International Group NV
  • Meliore Fondation d’Utilité Public
  • Victaulic
  • Tilman SA
  • SBS Group
  • B-Hold Group
  • Xerius Contact VZW
  • XXXLutz KG
  • Tempus Thuisverpleging

Work highlights

  • Assisted the shareholders of Magnus Kwaliteitswijnen NV with the sale of 100% of the shares to Cinoco NV.
  • Advised Heimerle + Meule GmbH Group on the acquisition of all shares in the international Royal United Mint Group from the Belgian Heylen Group.
  • Advised Sophora Unternehmerkapital GmbH on the acquisition of an international group headquartered in Belgium from its Belgian and Austrian shareholders and the subsequent roll-over reinvestment by the latter.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Suykens, David Du Pont, Angela Nowosad, Virginie Ciers, Herman de Wilde, Lindsey Clare, Pieter-Jan Aerts