Liedekerke‘s real estate and construction team is headed by Yves Delacroix and provides clients with a full-service real estate offering, ranging from transactional real estate, real estate tax and real estate financing to urban planning advice. Notably, the team is active not only in the traditional office and retail sectors but also in the hotel and leisure, senior housing, industrial, logistics and co-working areas. Delacroix has extensive experience handling large real estate transactions and stands out for his expertise in sale, lease and commercial contract matters. Alexandre Emond often handles partnership agreements in the framework of large real estate development projects, and also has expertise in real estate related tax questions. Laurent Pyls, who recently joined the team, is proficient in real estate conflict resolution and in addressing ESG and circular economy related legal inquiries within the sector.

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Testimonials

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‘The Liedekerke Real Estate team is easily approachable and always ready to help. They are able to provide their clients with clear advice in various complex matters in the short term. Liedekerke distinguishes itself from other law firms by their correct price-quality ratio and transparent billing.’
‘Yves Delacroix is a skilled negotiator who manages to implement his client's vision with a gentle approach but profound intelligence.’
‘Integrated and well-organised team composed of lawyers with varying degrees of experience ensuring the work is done on the most efficient level. Excellent knowledge of the Belgian market and real estate actors. The team is highly appreciated by other law firms, which is helpful in a transactional context.’
‘With Yves Delacroix by your side in a transaction, you have the calm, confident and knowledgeable lawyer you would wish for. He is able to see beyond the different interests of both parties and work towards a compromise solution acceptable for all. Also very strong in general real estate advice.'
'Alexandre Emond has the gift of breaking down complex problems into solvable steps. He has both eye for detail as well as a macro view of the file. Besides outstanding legal skills, also an excellent financial insight.'
'Laurent Pyls brings a refreshing burst of new energy to the team. Dealmaker mindset and very friendly.’
‘All the skills and disciplines are brought together in-house, which means you only have to work with one office for every possible case. Very professional, very efficient and always available. Hands-on mentality.’
‘Excellent contact with Yves Delacroix who is constantly following up with us and always available for discussions. Excellent contact with the rest of the team as well'.

Key clients

B&B Hotels
Befimmo
KBC
Vastint
Total Group
Galeries St Hubert
Wereldhave Belgium
SONACA
Domitys (Groupe AEGIDE)
Sappi
LCL Belgium
Tans Group
Citydev
LIDL Belgium
Jules Bordet Institute
UNIBRA

Work highlights

Assisting French budget hotel chain B&B HOTELS, owned by Goldman Sachs, with several transactions related to its expansion in Belgium.
Assisting Sappi (South African Pulp & Paper Industry) in the divestment of its industrial site in Lanaken through a share deal.
Assisting and facilitating the acquisition of the company owning the Galerie Toison d’Or from M&G (UK) through a capital markets transaction.

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