A strong reputation for handling impactful cross-border M&A enables A&O Shearman to act for a roster of leading private equity funds as well as blue-chip corporate and financial clients. The team is particularly well-equipped to advise on high-value acquisitions and investments in the energy, TMT and financial services sectors, while also standing out for its expertise in connection with public takeovers and takeover defence. Clients also profit from the firm’s full-service offering, which enables the team to handle regulatory, tax and financing questions as well as post-M&A litigation. Public M&A lawyer Hans Kets and practice head Wouter Van De Voorde, who is a key contact for private equity deals and joint ventures, are based in Antwerp, while Dirk Meeus and domestic transactions expert Pierre-Olivier Mahieu work out of the firm’s Brussels office. Also in Brussels, Frederiek Adams advises on transactions in the life sciences sector, while Sophie Rutten assists listed companies with a wide array of corporate law matters.
Testimonials
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‘Very strong team that delivers quality work every time. Good collaborative spirit and very available with the necessary flexibility. ’
‘Wouter Van de Voorde is very knowledgeable, has a lot of relevant experience in corporate M&A and capable of coming up with innovative solutions. All in all, he is a solution-minded commercial lawyer, exactly what a modern company needs.’