Europe - Belgium

Baker McKenzie CVBA/SCRL

Baker McKenzie CVBA/SCRL remains very active across the full range of private equity work, handling a large number of high-value transactions and investments for Benelux-based and international private equity houses in addition to regularly advising clients on the formation of new private funds. The team’s expertise in corporate financing, regulatory, and tax matters enables it to comprehensively advise clients on the structuring aspects of new alternative investment outfits, while also being an asset in connection with fundraising and financing matters. The team, which is particularly active on transactions and financings in the life sciences, IT, and real estate sectors, is led by corporate finance and governance expert Roel Meers. Further key names include Luc Meeus, who advises on the corporate and tax aspects of private equity transactions and fund formations, cross-border M&A experts Davinia Martens and Dominique Maes, and financing specialist Koen Vanhaerents. Kristoff Cox and Kim Stas are also highly recommended.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent credentials in international M&A, very reliable and qualitative service and good connection to the local business community. Pragmatic when necessary.’

  • ‘Team has a pro-active attitude and is responsive with quick turn around times. Quality of the work is high and precise.’

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Key clients

  • TA Associates
  • Core Equity

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Work highlights

  • Advised Korys Investments and Innovation Industries Fund, as lead investor, on the €70m Series C financing round of Aphea.Bio NV.
  • Advised Apheon on an investment in AlliA Insurance Brokers group.

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