Lauded for its ‘pragmatism, client focus and independent advice’, the corporate and M&A team at Van Olmen & Wynant has wide-ranging expertise, including advising on equity structures, public and private security offerings, restructuring, and association law. It is noted for its specialised expertise in employee stock option plans. Luc Wynant heads the corporate practice, combining expertise in corporate and financial law; Koen Hoornaert is particularly experienced in supporting family businesses.
Testimonials
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‘The team is cohesive, with a broad knowledge of any ongoing topic or issue.'
- 'As a team, they act as the perfect sparring partner who challenges you on decisions or chosen paths. That's their greatest strength. They not only advise you, they also unburden you where possible.’
‘Koen Hoornaert is an exception individual. He is very available as a partner, and very committed to his clients. His biggest strength is playing the long game for his clients. He helps to visualise the path, and asks the right critical questions to reach any goal.'
- 'Laurent Detaille is a very dedicated lawyer, advisor and sparring partner. He knows his subject matter extremely well. No question is too much, and accuracy is his game.’
‘Pragmatism, client focus and independent advice are key for Van Olmen & Wynant.'
‘Cooperated with Koen Hoornaert on various occasions. Technically strong and strongly connected via his network, he gets the job done in a pragmatic way. Thinks along to make the deal and able to win the trust of its clients.’
‘The team is very complementary and are fully aware of each situation, which shows that internal communication is working very efficiently.’
‘Koen Hoornaert is an exceptional individual and a walking encyclopaedia 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.’
Key clients
- AED Rent
- Alberts
- Arvesta
- De Bonte New Generation
- DSNTY
- Farys
- Flanders Tax Shelter
- Group Joos
- John-Sebastian Peeters
- JuuNoo
- Juvi Immo
- JWood - Omega Studio
- Kampani
- MVGM
- Officenter Group
- Paleo
- Panenco Group – Valcori
- Qualiphar
- Soda Data
- SWDE
- Team Industries International
- Televic Group
- Tom Vandecasteele
Work highlights
- Assisted Arvesta with acquiring the Belgian branch of ForFarmers, thereby strengthening Arvesta’s position in the Belgian compound feed market.
- Assisted Farys and SWDE with setting up a structural joint venture for the operation of the "Infrastructure Hydraulique du Hainaut," forming the cooperative company "Mainvault."
- Assisted the sole shareholder of Tridis with the sale of all shares to EET Group, a Danish company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luc Wynant, Koen Hoornaert