Laurius
Laurius is a popular choice for M&A deals and investments in real estate, and it frequently acts for institutional and private equity investors. The practice is led by Michael Bollen, who ‘increases and improves negotiations rather than slowing them down or overcomplicating them’ and Christina Trappeniers, who specialises in domestic and cross-border healthcare sector deals.
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‘Michael Bollen follows up on his file from very close by. Nothing drags on and he increases and improves negotiations rather than slowing them down or overcomplicating them. A lawyer who understands his clients and can work for somewhat more sophisticated parties - holding back when necessary and pushing through when possible.’
Key clients
- Prologis
- Buysse & Partners Smart Living
- Healthcare Activos Yield Socimi SA
- My-Assist
- Orelia NV
- Phenix NV/Bruvaco NV
- Quares Residential Investment
- Tristan Capital Partners
- Whitewood Capital
- Yally NV
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel for HEALTHCARE ACTIVOS YIELD SOCIMI, S.A (HA) in its acquisition of a portfolio of six homes for elderly care from AG Insurance NV. The acquisition marks the debut of HA on the Belgian market.
- Assisted Tristan Capital Partners and Whitewood Capital as the sole legal firm in Belgium with the landmark acquisition of a distribution and warehouse complex in Nivelles. This transaction was structured as a share deal entailing a Grade A 80,000 sqm logistics campus.
- Assisted Quares Residential Investment BV, a private investment fund, in acquiring properties in Mechelen (Auweghem) and Antwerp (Mortsel - Edwardshof), comprising multiple apartments, underground storages, parking and common green areas through several transactions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Bollen, Christina Trappeniers