ARGO Law advises an array of private equity and venture capital funds through a range of transactional matters, from fund structuring work to early-stage funding mandates. Practice co-head Freya Jorens is particularly well-versed in fund formation and post-incorporation matters, including regulatory issues. Fellow co-lead Philippe Rens specialises in handling the tax structuring of large-scale M&A transactions. Other key contacts include private equity transaction and fund structuring expert Kris Verdoodt, and Bert Van Ingelghem, who boasts a deep track-record in the acquisition of portfolio companies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The gold standard for excellence in fund structuring services.'
- 'Philippe Rens and Freya Jorens, the department's key professionals, have established themselves as the preeminent experts in this specialised field through their unparalleled technical expertise and comprehensive understanding of the Belgian fund landscape.'
- 'Their deep knowledge encompasses the full spectrum of fund structuring complexities, from regulatory compliance to innovative structuring solutions, positioning them at the forefront of the industry.’
- ‘Philippe Rens and Freya Jorens distinguish themselves through their technical excellence, sector expertise, and exceptional client accessibility.'
- 'Philippe Rens' and Freya Jorens' proven track record of successful fund launches and restructurings, combined with their responsive approach to client needs, establishes them as Belgium's premier fund structuring professionals.’
- ‘Philippe Rens - pragmatic, accessible, knowledgeable and very hard-working.'
Key clients
- Waterland Private Equity Investments
- Think2Act
- Sofindev
- Fortino Capital
- Rivean Capital
- Worxinvest
- Down2Earth Partners
- Winwinner Debt Fund
- Vectis Private Equity
- NPM Capital
- Hummingbird Ventures
- Bencis Capital Partners
Work highlights
Advised Altebra and its majority shareholder Sofindev within the framework of the merger of Altebra of Belgium and Slovakian-based Pyronova.
Assisted Waterland on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Umami Group as well as on the reinvestment of the selling shareholders.
Assisted Nobi with its Series B Investment round.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Philippe Rens; Freya Jorens
Other key lawyers
Krist Verddodt; Bert Van Ingelghem