Not-for-profit

Aurion

Client Satisfaction

Aurion’s specialised not-for-profit and social profit team regularly advises clients on non-profit law and impact investment matters, often relating to anti-discrimination, constitutional and human rights law. Notably, co-head of the team Sarah Verschaeve has over 20 years of experience advising domestic and international organisations across the entire scope of non-profit organisational questions. Fellow co-head of the team Yvette Verleisdonk specialises in assisting social funds and impact investors with the establishment of innovative legal structures and is widely recognised as a leading practitioner in the sector. Evelyne Maes often represents clients in the sector on all types of questions and disputes from a public law point of view, including litigation before the Constitutional Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Sarah Verschaeve: besides the strong expertise, the collaboration is always high level: transparent, to the point, and providing tailor made solutions and information towards our clients and our needs. ’
‘The team possesses a vast knowledge across a wide range of law branches, enabling comprehensive understanding and adaptability of the not-for-profit sector. The diversity in their expertise allows for versatility in addressing various topics and situations. Their forward-thinking mindset ensures proactive planning and innovative solutions. Additionally, they are always accessible, providing reliable support or information whenever needed.’
‘The firm showed great expertise in the subject matter and at the same time the necessary flexibility to deal with different insights and questions. ’
‘The people were very accessible, responded quickly and proactively. They outlined realistic expectations about the possible outcome. They quickly familiarized themselves with the specific theme and context in which we found ourselves. At the same time, they were able to clearly translate the sometimes technical jargon for us, so that we could make the right choices.’
‘In addition to their excellent expertise, the team of Aurion stands out for trustworthiness and professionalism. ’
‘Great focus and knowledge of the non-profit sector!’
‘The combination of their knowledge, availability and friendliness makes then unique.’
‘Aurion understands the needs and requirements of non for profit organisations (NPOs). The team has expertise in governance and rules and regulations related to NPOs.’

Key clients

Antwerp World Diamond Centre private foundation
Anti-Persoonsmijnen Ontmijnende Productontwikkeling (APOPO)
Association of the European Self-Care Industry (AESGP)
Associationworld
Belgian Cockpit Association NPO recognised as a professional association
Bijzonder Sociaal Fonds Vliegend Cabinepersoneel Sabena (Special Social Fund Flying cabin crew Sabena)
BNP Paribas Fortis
Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF)
Coosha Impact Ventures
Cultuurloket
De Federatie
De Leiding/ Robinetto
EGOV Select

Work highlights

Assisting NEF with setting up a revolving credit fund for Northern Syria.
Assisting De Federatie with the procedure for annulment of a legislative decree of the Flemish community before the Belgian Constitutional Court.
Assisted a client with the conversion from trade association into a not-for-profit association.