NautaDutilh‘s private equity team members ’not only address current issues but also anticipate future legal needs’ for clients from family offices to global private equity funds. The department is headed by Philippe Remels, a go-to for clients in regulated sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, and energy, along with Axel Maeterlinck, who joined the team in July 2024 from Simont Braun. Olivier Van Wouwe is particularly recommended for his ‘nuanced and helpful advice’.
Testimonials
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‘Clients would appreciate their proactive strategies, which not only address current issues but also anticipate future legal needs.’
‘Christophe Wathion delivers empathy and genuine concern for clients’ needs.'
'Philippe Remels has a deep understanding of complex legal frameworks.'
‘We enjoy working with Olivier Van Wouwe. He is very strong and hardworking. He is able to give nuanced and helpful advice to legal counsels, and I believe that's because he has worked in business himself.’
‘Among the Belgian team of Nauta Dutilh, I was particularly well supported by Olivier Van Wouwe who demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and in depth knowledge of M&A matters. Composed and constructive in all his interactions, Olivier is furthermore very responsive and provides clear and actionable input.’
Key clients
- Octopus Ventures
- Korys Investments
- VMF Invest
- Summa Equity
- Confo Therapeutics
- Vico Therapeutics
- FEops
Work highlights
- Assisted Confo Therapeutics on its EUR 60 million Series B Financing Round.
- Advised Vico Therapeutics on its EUR 65 million Series B financing round.
- Assisted Summa Equity with its acquisition of NetGuardians SA.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philippe Remels, Axel Maeterlinck