Lisa Bueken
AurionAurion
Client SatisfactionThe team of ‘motivated, client-focused and highly skilled professionals’ at Aurion is described as ‘the best in the sector’. Its proficiency in association and foundation law remains in high demand among non-profit organisations and foundations spanning all corners of the non-profit sector. The practice is also sought out for its expertise in the impact investment and social enterprise segments. Sarah Verschaeve – ’a real expert on non-profit matters’ – is an authority on organisational issues faced by not-for-profit entities. Yvette Verleisdonk‘s advisory expertise is frequently sought out by social funds, impact investors and social enterprises. Evelyne Maes is embedded in public law disputes with government licenses and public procurement among her areas of activity. Lisa Bueken is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Deep knowledge of the social enterprise field and the impact investment ecosystem.’
‘Broad experience and the drive to really understand the specific needs of the client.’
‘Lisa Bueken and Sarah Verschaeve from AURION are exceptional professionals that stand out for sure!’
‘Aurion's not-for-profit is a young practice with highly motivated, client-focused and highly skilled professionals. Their attention to detail and willingness to go an extra mile to meet clients’ needs, also when facing tight schedules and tight budgets, is second to none.’
‘Our primary contact point has been Sarah Verschaeve, Partner, who, together with her colleague Lisa Bueken, has supported us through a review of our governance documents. I found the amount of patience, the level of attention to detail, and the warm, kind, professional attitude truly exceptional. ’
‘Very competent individuals. Very fast response time. Advice tailored to the organization.’
‘I mainly work with Yvette Verleisdonk and she is extremely well informed about the subject matter. She also deals with it in a particularly human way and is very clear in her communication, which avoids false expectations or negative surprises. ’
‘Aurion has a team with a high knowledge. They also can explain complex legal matters in an easy way. They support you very well in the whole process. Their reaction time is very high. The experience with Aurion was top level.’
Key clients
- Aartsbisdom Mechelen-Brussel (Archdiocese Mechelen-Brussels)
- Antwerp World Diamond Centre private foundation
- Apopo
- Association of the European Self-Care Industry (AESGP)
- Associationworld
- bunq
- Cancer Drug Development Forum (CDDF)
- Collective action (+300 persons) against the Flemish Agency For Persons with a Disability
- Cultuurloket
- De Leiding/ Robinetto
- EGOV Select
- Eu - Christian Organisations In Relief And Development (EU-CORD)
- Eurhonet – the European Housing Network
- European Alcohol Policy Alliance (Eurocare)
- European Alliance for Medical and Biological Engineering and Science (EAMBES)
- European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless (FEANTSA)
- European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP)
- European Nursing Research Foundation (ENRF)
- European Public Health Alliance (EPHA)
- European Society for Emergency Medicine (EUSEM)
- Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS)
- Fevia Vlaanderen
- Fevia Wallonië
- Flanders Make
- Give A Day
- Hubbie (previously De Lork and Begeleid Wonen Brussel)
- Idea Consult
- IKIC Impact Ventures
- Impact Capital
- Impact Finance Belgium
- Impact Licensing Initiative (ILI)
- International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) Belgium
- International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) Global
- International Disability And Development Consortium (IDDC)
- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven - KUL)
- Levl (former Minderhedenforum)
- Lexdura
- Ligo, Centrum voor Basiseducatie Brusselleer
- Lita
- Near East Foundation (NEF)
- Oya
- Oya Seed
- Pharma.be
- PharmaScan Belux
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
- Shaping Impact Group
- SI² Fund
- SI³ Equal Opportunities Fund
- Sociale Innovatiefabriek
- Stuurkracht-Trefpunt
- The International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organisations (IFRRO)
- Thomas More
- Voorzorgsfonds van het Personeel der Tiense Suikerraffinaderijfabriek van Tienen
- Wit-Gele Kruis Vlaams-Brabant
- Workitects
- Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (ZOL)
Work highlights
- Drafted and negotiated agreements in connection with a Development Impact Bond for mine actions in Cambodia.
- Assisted Den Dries and Obra|Baken with all aspects of their merger - throughout the whole preparatory phase, the effective implementation of the merger and post-merger steps.
- Assisted KU Leuven with the process of taking disciplinary actions against 13 students, as they were involved in a baptizing ritual that nearly caused the death of a KU Leuven student.
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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Yvette Verleisdonk
AurionPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sarah Verschaeve, Yvette Verleisdonk