Most of our work is complex, large-scale, urgent and international. Unlike most law firms in Belgium, we offer our clients a comprehensive service covering corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, finance, litigation, commercial contracts, employment and benefits, intellectual property, IT, outsourcing, real estate, tax, environment, EU as well as competition and public law, And we are consistently ranked first in most of these areas. This means that our clients receive relevant economic advice with all the perspectives integrated, without having to put together a puzzle of contributions from different law firms. Athora Holding SA (together with its subsidiaries) in connection with the acquisition of Generali Belgium NV, the Belgian subsidiary of the international insurance group, a multinational composite insurer, for €540 million. The buyer in this case was a different type of investor than we usually see in FIG transactions. Many of the usual investors in FIG transactions are themselves established financial institutions, but Athora is an insurance-focused mutual fund (backed by a global alternative investment management firm). We focus on all aspects of Belgian law, European law, local law of the country of destination of the investment or trade and international law related to advising Nenskra, a special purpose vehicle of the Korean state-owned company K-Water, and the Georgian government, on their procurement process for the construction of a dam in Georgia. Several international financial institutions, including the European Investment Bank, are participating in the financing of the project. The procurement procedure will therefore be conducted in accordance with the principles of the EIB Procurement Guide. This provides an easy one-stop shop for business consultants and legal procurement services to gather information about the companies they want to hire.
Our team of more than 100 lawyers in our Brussels and Antwerp offices provides comprehensive legal services to large local and international companies, financial institutions and public institutions. The reason I use the company is that in Belgium it is at the absolute top of a listed Belgian group in various matters of corporate governance, establishing professional relationships for its board members and related remuneration issues. This included a comprehensive legal analysis and assessment of existing remuneration and professional structures in the context of the client`s international business activities, as well as advice on the viability of the proposed structures and guidelines from a legal, tax and corporate governance perspective. Clients benefit from our seamless integration across all areas of law and Allen & Overy`s international network, ensuring the sharing of knowledge, information, technology systems, processes and capabilities. The profile section contains a list of companies that have completed business profiles in The Legal 500. A-LAW`s lawyers have offices in Antwerp, Brussels and Ghent, Belgium. A-Law`s international presence consists of a network of licensees in Europe and representative offices in China and Vietnam. While the editorial is independent of business profiles, the profiles allow the in-house lawyer to gain insight into strengths, locations, key contacts, individual biographies of lawyers (all provided by the firm) as well as current rankings of the firm. A leading Belgian bank for a risk assessment of the reorganisation of the self-insured sick leave scheme (with an internal health fund) into an insured health plan following (i) changes in insurance regulations and (ii) important developments in case law relating to occupational health schemes. A leading polymer manufacturer in its collective bargaining with its social partners, including negotiations on semi-annual pay rounds, regularization of pension plans, job security agreements, harmonization of workers and employees, and end-of-career agreements.
Compulsory licensing for expensive medicines – new report published in Belgium Like the current economic fabric, every aspect of national law – including Belgian law – is part of a broader legal and economic framework. Challenge your legal budget and discover our pricing and pricing plans tailored to business owners and individuals. European Commission publishes new proposal to keep EU free from forced labour The deal was conducted in the form of a private placement auction and received extensive media coverage. Due to the diversity of interested bidders combined with the fact that we represented 3 different existing shareholders, each with their own interests and sensitivities, the preparation and negotiation of transaction documents was more complex than in an average M&A transaction. In addition, the transaction was also complex due to the complexity of the target business, which operates in different jurisdictions. Hugh Hollman, Global Antitrust Partner, has been appointed to the American Bar Association`s Antitrust Law Section (the Chapter) Leadership Team for the 2022-2023 term. Patrizia Real Estate in connection with the acquisition of the Astro Tower from a multinational financial institution. Very efficient and fast and has a very good understanding of our company`s business interests If you are coming from Singel Zuid Pass the PIDPA building (right), before the traffic lights turn right = Montignystraat Shortly after the traffic lights follow the Brusselstraat (follow the direction diagonally to the left (11 am)) If you are coming from Brussels (E19) Take the exit ANTWERP CENTRUM At the end of the exit at the traffic lights, turn left = follow direction `Singel Zuid` Shortly after the PIDPA building (right), turn right before the traffic lights = Montignystraat Shortly after the traffic lights, follow the Brusselstraat (follow the direction diagonally to the left (11 am)) A multinational technology company in the context of the European Commission`s investigation into its Android mobile operating system (including its appeal to the Court of Luxembourg). Leading experts all along the line.
Because they see so many deals, they have the latest in-house expertise on market state and innovations. The Mermaid and Seastar offshore wind farms (merged into “SeaMade”) consist of 58 wind turbines 38-50 km off Zeebrugge, which are expected to provide renewable energy to 485,000 homes. The project, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 500,000 tonnes per year, is crucial to help Belgium meet its renewable energy targets. Allen & Overy took the lead in financing the project, negotiating all key project agreements, regulatory matters, state aid aspects and the merger of Mermaid and Seastar. A multinational financial institution in the refinancing of the Bernaerts Group with office buildings and logistics facilities in Mechelen and Antwerp. Toyota on the global privacy aspects of integrating telematics technology into its cars. Belgian Law Firm of the Year (Chambers Europe Award 2022) Super-demanding, yet pragmatic – in-depth knowledge of the market Gateway House – access via Montignystraat (opposite number 91) Please use the videophone (located in the middle between the entrance/exit of the parking gates) BASF entered into an agreement with advanced materials and specialty chemicals company Solvay to acquire its integrated polyamide business in 2017. However, the transaction was only cleared by the European Commission in 2019 and, as a condition, Solvay had to divest its European polyamide business (known as “PA6.6”) to a third party. Intel in litigation relating to its flagship trademarks INTEL and INTEL INSIDE.
This has forced a number of third parties to change their corporate and trade names. We also assist Intel with customs action against counterfeit products. Bond issues for VGP, Allfin, Matexi and Ethias The issuers or arrangers of a variety of bond issues for VGP, Allfin, Matexi, Deceuninck, AB InBev, Penates Funding, Elia and Ethias. IPO of Asit Biotec, Bone Therapeutics and Celyad Since 2008, we have been informed of most Belgian IPOs. We worked with Bone Therapeutics on the IPO of Euronext in Brussels and Paris. After advising Celyad (then Cardio3 BioSciences) on its IPO on Euronext in Brussels and Paris, we worked consistently with its team on the European aspects of its $100.1 million NASDAQ IPO and €32 million pre-round private placement with investors in the US and Europe. I find the lawyers at the European Investment Bank to be incredibly agile, efficient and responsive in financing the Oosterweel Connection – the largest infrastructure project in Belgium and one of the largest in Europe. This is an important part of the Antwerp 2020 Master Plan, which includes additional road infrastructure, public transport projects, additional cycle paths and water-related infrastructure works. Studio 100 and its existing shareholders (Gert Verhulst, Hans Bourlon and a global financial institution) in connection with the sale of approximately 25% of Studio 100`s share capital with the Swerts family (“Soudal”) and 3d Investors.
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