The team at White & Case LLP is noted for its ‘profound understanding of cross-border complexities’, which enables it to collaborate with the firm’s international partner offices to advise clients in a wide range of industries on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions. In addition to private equity investments, the team handles strategic transactions, spin-off deals, share capital increases, and commercial matters. The practice is co-led by Thierry Bosly, who is noted for his expertise in cross-border M&A and restructuring matters, and Carlo Meert, who handles private equity transactions and corporate finance issues. Thomas Glauden heads the team’s Luxembourg office in addition to advising on Belgium-based M&A matters. Private equity expert Philippe Hendrickx  left the firm in October 2024.

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Key clients

  • Cobepa SA
  • CVC Capital Partners
  • IK Partners
  • PPF
  • Regnology Group
  • Colisée
  • ABB AG
  • Cosfibel
  • Fluxys
  • Cluepoints
  • Cary Group
  • HY24
  • Cosucra

Work highlights

  • Advised ABB AG on the separation of Accelleron from the ABB group in preparation for its $2.7bn spin-off and listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
  • Advised Cosucra Group Warcoing SA in connection with a process to search for potential strategic partners to support its further growth.
  • Advised Cary Group Group on the acquisitions of Autoglass Clinic, Care4cars and Touring Autoglass.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thierry Bosly, Carlo Meert

Other key lawyers

Thomas Glauden, Nick Hallemeesch