Simont Braun‘s private equity and fund structuring team works closely with its corporate dispute resolution practice and newly formed ESG team, which has a particular focus on ESG for private equity. Team co-heads Steven Callens and Tom Swinnen offer corporate and M&A specialist expertise, while co-head Thomas Gernay is a go-to for tax matters.

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Work highlights

  • Assisted the shareholders of the Emmers group within the framework of the sale of a minority stake to Belgian private equity Akiles.
  • Assisted the Danish Rockwool on the divestment of its Belgian distributor Wille.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tom Swinnen, Steven Callens, Thomas Gernay

Other key lawyers

Julie Braeckman, Melissa Maertens