Aubry Daerden
DLA PiperDLA Piper is very active in the middle market and has a ‘genuinely international footprint’ that enables the Belgium-based team to effectively collaborate with global offices on cross-border transactions. In addition to advising global private equity funds and corporate clients on their Belgian investment activities, the team regularly handles joint ventures, strategic M&A, and corporate reorganisations for its domestic client base. The practice is particularly active in advising on transactions in the industrials and energy sectors; a key contact in this space is Michael Heene, who heads the practice together with cross-border M&A and restructuring experts Koen Selleslags and Erwin Simons. Aubry Daerden is frequently sought out by private equity clients.
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‘Available, to the point, high legal expertise in complex M&A files, excellent negotiation skills.’
‘The strength of DLA Piper and their commercial, corporate and M&A practice is that they have all the knowledge in-house to deal with different topics, but still make it aligned towards the needs of the customer.’
‘The people of DLA Piper are always willing to go the extra mile and do not fear last-minute and very urgent requests. They always deliver.’
‘Well-balanced team, with Michael Heene providing a primus inter pares approach which is highly appreciated by both team and client.’
‘Good level of specialization across the team, from associate to partner level. Good availability and sense of urgency. Good cooperation cross country.’
‘One of the unique features of this practice is its genuinely international footprint, allowing clients to tap into vast resources, skills, and experiences from different jurisdictions, ensuring they receive comprehensive advice tailored to multiple markets.’
‘Aubry Daerden's expertise in M&A transactions is unparalleled. His insights have been pivotal in navigating complex deals.’
‘Koen Selleslags is a very experienced M&A lawyer. He never loses his cool, even despite enormous pressure or a tight timetable. Very engaged. ’
Key clients
- Alychlo
- ArcelorMittal
- STEF
- Linde
- QBic
- Argenta Bank
- Atos Belgium
- Azelis
- Aliaxis
- BASF
- Belfius Bank
- CFE
- Checkroom NV
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Delaware Group
- DEME
- Fluvius System Operator CV
- Indaver
- Imperbel NV
- Infrabel
- ING
- InvestLink NV
- Katoen Natie
- KBC Group
- Linux Foundation
- Lotus Bakeries
- Miko
- Miraclon
- Montana Aerospace AG
- Nationale Loterij
- NewPort Capital
- Pfizer
- Reckitt
- Renewi
- Resmed Inc
- Schréder
- SD Worx
- Showpad
- Torqx Capital Partners Belgium NV
- Standard de Liège
- TotalEnergies
- Van Genechten Packaging
- Willemen Groep
- argenx
- ElmediX
- Zoetis
- Ontex
Work highlights
- Advised Fluvius System Operator CV on a €2bn investment in a joint venture with Telenet to enhance the HFC network infrastructure in Flanders through the transfer of their existing network assets to NetCo.
- Assisted AG Insurance NV/SA with its acquisition, together with bank BNP Paribas Fortis NV/SA, of the Touring-group, a Belgian company in the mobility sector.
- Advised Katoen Natie on the acquisition of Mexico Natie Group.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Michaël Heene
DLA PiperPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Heene, Erwin Simons, Koen Selleslags