Private equity

Linklaters

The team at Linklaters runs the gamut of private equity matters, advising on fund set up and structuring, acquisitions, financing, and portfolio management. It brings together team members from the corporate and finance group both within Belgium and internationally to combine tax, restructuring, and regulatory expertise. Department head Arnaud Coibion is noted for his M&A and equity capital markets experience, while ‘extremely efficient’ An-Sofie Van Hootegem is sought-after by funds, investment holdings and family offices for support throughout the entire buy-out lifecycle. For tax related matters, Caroline Borgers is the go-to.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is very close to its clients and understands their needs. They care for the relationship and always make sure the best team is available.'
‘An-Sofie Van Hootegem is extremely efficient and listens to the clients' needs.’

Key clients

Ardian
PAI
Hg Capital
Waterland
Cobepa
Verlinvest
Gimv
GBL
Korys
Robur Capital
Dovesco
NPM Capital
AtlasInvest Holding
Arev Partners
CDPQ
SK Capital Partners
Sofina
Rivean Capital
Kartesia
Gilde Equity Management

Work highlights

Advised Hg Capital on its investment in Induver and Clover and on the sale of a c.20% stake in team.blue to Canada Pension Plan Investment, valuing the company at €4.8bn, making it one of the largest privately owned technology companies in Europe.
Advised 4 Healthy Pets NV (the company behind the brand Edgard & Cooper) and its shareholders on the sale of 100% of the shares in 4 Healthy Pets NV to a subsidiary of General Mills Inc., a large American conglomerate known for its portfolio of food brands.
Advised Strada Partners on its acquisition of the Elsyca group and on its acquisition of Tresco Engineering, a European leader in inland navigation software, alongside founders and Think2Act Capital.