Strelia combines contentious and non-contentious capabilities in its corporate offering, which allows the team to comprehensively advise a large number of large Belgian and international companies in the life sciences, TMT, and energy sectors on strategic transactions, divestments, joint ventures, and post-M&A claims. Under the leadership of M&A and private equity specialist Gisèle Rosselle, the practice regularly collaborates with international partners to advise on multi-jurisdictional deals and is also prolific in handling Belgian mid-market transactions. Other key members of the team include managing partner Olivier Clevenbergh, who is noted for his expertise in corporate disputes, and M&A and joint venture expert Katrien Vorlat.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is close-knit, very responsive, and available despite their busy practice.’

  • ‘Gisele Rosselle and Céderic Devroey go the extra mile for their clients and co-counsel.’

  • ‘Proactive approach in M&A from the team.’

  • ‘Known for its flexibility, completeness, and client-centric service.’

Key clients

  • Engie
  • Sixt
  • Carrefour
  • Accor Invest
  • UPS
  • Herschel
  • Energy One Group
  • LCL Datacenters
  • Addtech Nordic
  • Herta
  • Norks Hydro
  • Andlinger
  • Hyloris
  • Stantec
  • Kryseo
  • Saint Brice
  • Rexel
  • European Banking Federation
  • Scioteq
  • Cadmus
  • IOGP
  • Medallia
  • Jenssen Hughes
  • Tradeshift
  • Eumedica Pharmaceuticals AG
  • Netcompany Intrasoft
  • Banijay
  • One Square
  • Bronze Capital
  • Allegion
  • Alcopa

Work highlights

  • Advised the Engie group on the divestment of its dark fiber network to UK group euNetworks.
  • Advised Nasdaq-listed Addtech on its acquisition of the MCS Europe Group.
  • Advised LCL Data Centers on its windmill project acquisitions as part of its energy transition strategy.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gisèle Rosselle

Other key lawyers

Laurent Verhavert, Olivier Clevenbergh, Katrien Vorlat, Céderic Devroey