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ALTIUS

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The real estate practice at ALTIUS ‘consistently provides quick solutions and has top-notch expertise’. The firm frequently handles cross-border transactions and development projects. The ‘accessible, open, accurate and knowledgeable’ Lieven Peeters co-leads the practice with regulatory partner William Timmermans. Counsel Caroline De Mulder‘s work encompasses public procurement and construction matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Always fast and good advice.’

  • ‘To the point, fast, quality.’

  • ‘Knowledge and accuracy.’

  • ‘Lieven Peeters: very accessible, open, accurate and knowledgeable.’

  • ‘It is for many years that we are working together with Lieven Peeters and his team. The perfect mix of commercial attitude ("let's get this deal done") with legal expertise ("watch out here for this clause, which you shouldn't accept") make them a perfect match for us.’

  • ‘Lieven Peeters is the captain of his team making them work together; following his lead. Lieven is always focussed on realizing the (commercial) goals set by his clients without losing out-of-sight any legal risks which could jeopardize the deal.’

  • ‘The team works well together.'

  • ‘Lieven Peeters is hands-on, has allround expertise, and a very efficient operator, also familiar with tax ramifications.’

  • ‘The team consistently provides quick solutions for a wide range of real estate matters. Their competitive pricing makes their top-notch expertise affordable, and they're always available for informal consultations, which is very valuable to us. ’

  • ‘Lieven Peeters is a highly regarded expert in the field of real estate law, and a pleasure to work with. Always available at short notice, pragmatic and able to translate complex legal matter in a comprehensive way to those without a legal background, at a tariff that offers great value for money.’

Key clients

  • MARK (Meyer Bergman)
  • Baltisse
  • Patron Capital
  • DFDS Group
  • Belfius Insurance S.A.
  • Corinthia Hotels
  • Foot Locker
  • ING
  • KFC
  • Zalando
  • CBRE IM
  • United States Government
  • WP Carey
  • MiDeal
  • KBC Verzekeringen
  • Molenwater Groep N.V.
  • Maxeda DIY Group
  • DK Moves
  • Cloudkitchens
  • Organon
  • EVCargo

Work highlights

  • Assisting the United States Government with the acquisition of a site for the location of a new embassy in Brussels.
  • Assisting Corinthia HOTELS with the refurbishment and redevelopment of the former famous luxury Astoria hotel into a luxury five-star Corinthia hotel in Brussels.
  • Assisted Matexi, one of the most prominent real estate developers in Belgium, with the sale of the retail floors in the newly renovated Antwerp Tower, a mixed-use landmark building in Antwerp.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lieven Peeters, William Timmermans

Other key lawyers

Caroline De Mulder