Real estate and construction

Lydian

Lydian‘s real estate, environment and regulatory team advises both local players and international clients across all sectors of the real estate market, including in public law related cases. The department is also noted for its expertise in environmental and energy law. The firm has a strong focus on assisting project developers and investors with all types of property transactions. Bruno Stroobants co-heads the team and specialises in commercial real estate transactions, lease agreements, development projects and construction law. Fellow co-head Dario Petosa stands out for his expertise in commercial real estate transactions and projects across various industries, such as healthcare and logistics. Tom van Stiphout has extensive experience with real estate, leasing and construction law.

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Testimonials

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‘Accessible. Direct communication. Treatment of questions within reasonable time frame.’
‘Lydian’s real estate team is very knowledgeable and equally approachable. They are able to combine their legal knowledge with a pragmatic approach and never lose sight of the interests of our business. They are straight-talking and they understand and solve the problem before it becomes one.'
‘I would like to recommend Bruno Stroobants and Laura Reynders. Talented, assertive and quickly understand the deep aspects of the case. Both have substantial experience assisting clients in a very broad array of real estate matters. Great to work with, because they apply their in-depth real estate law knowledge to provide objective and swift answers, and they are always available.’
‘Lydian combines its excellent legal knowledge with ‘‘common sense” and is able to think along with us on the more technical/economical/commercial/strategic aspects of our project.'
‘Dario is very driven and always goes an extra mile for our interests in the most complex cases. He is knowledgeable, masters his files and is client-focused.'
‘The practice is run by very capable people who are not only very intelligent and come up with innovative solutions to your problems but they treat you like friends, which makes communicating and working with them very easy and comfortable. They also communicate and explain everything in a way you understand without being patronising.'
‘Bruno Stroobants is very capable, friendly, and smart. He is quick to answer when asked a question. He is very knowledgeable and has a vast network within the real estate community.’

Key clients

Baloise Belgium NV
Ciner Glass Belgium NV
BESIX RED NV (part of the BESIX Group)
Fidelidade
EuroParcs Belgium Holding NV
LCL NV
KBC Global Service NV
ION Residential Platform BV
Willy Naessens Industriebouw NV
Cercle Brugge K.SV. BV
BNP Paribas Fortis NV
SD Worx NV
Colruyt Group NV (Colim)
Divani NV / SDGB NV (Immogra)
Tans Urban Landmarks (formerly Tans Group)

Work highlights

Assisted Baloise Belgium in the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Souverain 25, a company that owns the iconic building of the former Royale Belge, located in Watermael-Boitsfort.
Assisting Ciner, one of the largest conglomerates in Turkey, in the development of a factory complex producing glass bottles, from the early stages of the project.
Assisting Fidelidade – Companhia De Seguros in the daily legal management of a business park in Diegem consisting of nine office buildings, different amenities for occupiers and visitors, and several plots of land to be developed in the future.