A&O Shearman stands out for its ‘unparalleled commercial acumen’. Practice head Wouter Van de Voorde is highly acclaimed for his ‘unique blend of clarity, pragmatism and strategic thinking’, assisting across M&A, joint ventures, and private placements in regulated sectors. Dirk Meeus handles a broad range of mandates across public and private M&A and capital markets transactions. A ‘genuine dealmaker’, Hans Kets boasts a longstanding track-record in public M&A and is a key contact in the telecommunications sector. Frederiek Adams offers recent experience in venture capital and capital markets transactions, while Sophie Rutten also specialises in equity capital market deals.

Baker McKenzie BV/SRL is regularly entrusted for its ‘accurate and sound’ advice. Roel Meers heads the practice and is a notable expert on healthcare and life sciences M&A and funding rounds. Dominique Maes handles large-scale and high-value public and private M&A across a breadth of industry segments. Davinia Martens brings expertise in reorganisations, corporate governance, and cross-border M&A. The ‘highly creative, pragmatic, intelligent’ Luc Meeus is adept at fund structuring, private equity transactions, and corporate tax matters. Koen Vanhaerents offers longstanding experience in public and private M&A, private equity deals, and capital markets transactions. Quinten Saey supports across all aspects of M&A processes.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton combines ‘technical precision with a very pragmatic and business-oriented approach’. The ‘highly technically skilled and solution-driven’ Laurent Legein demonstrates longstanding expertise in cross-border M&A and bid and tender processes. A ‘seasoned and well-respected negotiator’, Laurent Ruzette offers a wealth of experience regarding cross-border M&A, strategic investments, and corporate governance mandates. Marijke Spooren is highly sought-after for her expertise in corporate law issues, regulated sector M&A, and private equity investments. Corporate and securities law expert Ruben Foriers and the ‘extremely responsive, precise, and pragmatic’ Jean-Sébastien Rombouts provide support to the practice.

Clifford Chance provides a ‘proactive, solution-minded’ team, demonstrating a leading focus on the energy and infrastructure segments. The ‘exceptional and very commercial’ Xavier Remy heads the team and assists leading energy sector clients across domestic and international M&A, joint ventures, corporate law issues, and equity capital markets transactions. Niek De Pauw brings deep knowhow in the infrastructure space, particularly concerning telecommunications assets, advising on M&A processes, private investments, and private equity transactions. Standing out for his ‘commercial mindset’, Patrice Viaene is a further key contact on energy, industrial, and technology sector transactions. Gillis Waelkens assists in regulated sector transactions and investments.

Linklaters‘ corporate and finance practice is regularly entrusted on high-value, cross-border M&A processes. Practice head Arnaud Coibion counts leading listed companies among his clients and advises on major public and private M&A within regulated sectors. Filip Lecoutre acts for major corporate clients on strategic investments and public and private transactions. Acclaimed for her ‘solution-driven mindset’, An-Sofie Van Hootegem assists financial sponsors and funds in notable private equity transactions. Further key contacts include Thierry L’Homme and Evita Bassot, who regularly support the team in public M&A and equity capital markets transactions.

ARGO Law stands out for its ‘very hands-on approach’, assisting clients through complex corporate and private equity transactions. Heading the practice, Nico Goossens brings longstanding experience in public and private M&A. Bert Van Ingelghem counts leading domestic private equity players among his clients, regularly acting for investors and their portfolio companies. Louis Hoet brings recent expertise regarding corporate and private equity transactions in the life sciences space. In the private equity space, Mattias Verbeeck advises on M&A and buy-and-build strategies, while Kris Verdoodt specialises in fund structuring and investments.

Eubelius offers a blend of ‘deep technical expertise’ and ‘highly pragmatic, business-focused advice’. A longstanding corporate and M&A expert, Filip Jenné boasts recent experience advising on private equity and venture capital transactions. Philippe Mulliez stands out for his recent advice on high-value corporate and asset transactions within the consumer goods, retail, and real estate and construction segments. Joris De Wolf pairs corporate and financial law knowhow, assisting across corporate structuring, governance, M&A, and PIPE deals. A ‘true dealmaker’, Felix Dobbelaere is of note on high-value M&A.

Loyens & Loeff combines ‘commercial judgement with efficient execution’, standing out for its engagement across regulated sectors. The firm is particularly sought-after among major global private equity companies. The ‘smart, pragmatic and highly reliable’ Thomas Lenné specialises in private equity deals within the life sciences and technology sectors. Regularly entrusted on infrastructure, life sciences, and technology deals, Robrecht Coppens blends ‘deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-minded approach’. Mélanie Schollaert regularly supports on private equity transactions, while Mathias Hendrickx assists on major corporate mandates.

Entrusted by major multinational companies for its ‘legal precision and commercial insight’, Stibbe regularly advises on high-value public and private M&A. Heading the team, Stefan Odeurs focuses on private equity transactions, with recent engagement in the infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. With particular experience in the real estate space, Jan Peeters combines corporate and capital markets expertise, regularly advising on M&A and takeover bids. Pascal Vanden Borre focuses on the acquisition and divestment of domestic assets and businesses, while Jan Bogaert advises major industrial and life sciences players on M&A and investments.

Van Bael & Bellis pairs ‘technical excellence with strong commercial insight’ and is a regular port of call for clients in the technology and food sectors. A ‘dedicated and client-oriented’ advisor, Michel Bonne heads the practice. Bonne and Hannelore Matthys act for multinational clients across the food, technology, and life sciences segments on high-value M&A, joint ventures, and takeover bids. Caroline Daout and Virginie Lescot act for major multinational energy, infrastructure, and industrial companies on M&A, restructuring, and post-M&A disputes.

ALTIUS is regularly entrusted for its ‘pragmatic and business-oriented approach’ on mid-market, cross-border M&A and reorganisations. The practice is led by three co-heads: the ‘very responsive and hands-on’ Tom Vantroyen, who acts for corporates, private equity firms, and management on M&A processes; Jérôme Vermeylen, who advises major international corporate groups on cross-border M&A and restructuring mandates; and Marie Brasseur, who assists corporates, management, and shareholders across M&A and financing rounds.

CMS offers a breadth of expertise on domestic and cross-border mandates. Practice head Vincent Dirckx acts for multinational clients on high-value domestic and international M&A. Stéphane Collin focuses on industrial sector business reorganisations and post-M&A integrations. Arnaud Van Oekel advises major domestic clients on M&A processes and buy-and-build strategies. David Prync offers strength in M&A and private equity transactions within the energy and infrastructure segments. Philippe Hendrickx assists private equity firms and family offices in strategic acquisitions and investments.

DLA Piper possesses demonstrable strength in mid-market transactions and corporate reorganisations. Michael Heene, who co-leads the practice, regularly advises on domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity deals, and buy-and-build strategies. Fellow co-head Virginie Frémat, who arrived in September 2024 from CMS alongside insolvency specialist Pieter Dieltjens, brings expertise in corporate law issues, restructuring processes, private equity transactions, and buy-and-build strategies. Aubry Daerden left the firm in November 2025.

Jones Day is entrusted by major corporate, banking, and private equity clients on leading cross-border deals. Pierre-Olivier Mahieu, who joined the firm in January 2025 from A&O Shearman, counts standout retail, energy, and infrastructure players among his clients and assists across M&A and equity capital markets transactions. Jonas Van Den Bossche is a notable contact within the financial services sector, bringing expertise in high-value domestic and cross-border M&A. Thomas De Muynck left the firm in October 2025, while Paul Van Hooghten retired from the practice.

Liedekerke’s ‘top-notch’ corporate and finance practice stands out for the depth of its engagement in the energy, infrastructure, and industrial segments. Practice head Damien Conem leads on M&A and investment mandates, most regularly for energy sector and private equity clients. The ‘extremely responsive, sharp and commercially minded’ Wim Dedecker handles M&A and private equity transactions. Christel Van den Eynden is ‘savvy and tactical’ in her advice to infrastructure and industrial players. Jacques Meunier is a further key contact.

Lydian is regularly sought-after on high-value domestic and international mandates. Heading the practice, Peter De Ryck is a standout contact, acting for industrial companies, private equity firms, and real estate investors on high-value transactions. Maxime Colle brings experience in M&A and venture capital investments, with a recent focus on technology deals. Florence Colpaert offers a wealth of knowledge on private equity transactions and M&A, particularly concerning infrastructure assets and insurance sector companies.

Monard law is sought-after for its ‘practical and strategically valuable advice’. A longstanding expert, Pieter Van den Broeck specialises in private M&A processes. Key contacts in the real estate and transport sectors, Benoit Samyn assists in cross-border private M&A, while Nick Samyn is notable for his advice on private equity transactions and investments. Maxime Monard assists in venture capital and private equity transactions. Nicole Segers and Kris van der Beek  head the team.

NautaDutilh brings a ‘practical and solution-driven approach’, standing out for its track-record on regulated sector transactions. Dirk Van Gerven is highly sought-after for his deep expertise on corporate reorganisations, M&A, and joint ventures. Philippe Remels brings a wealth of knowledge regarding M&A and private equity transactions. Axel Maeterlinck stands out for his corporate law and governance advice, particularly in the technology and finance spaces. Support is provided by Nikita Tissot and Carl Clottens, who joined from Eubelius. Christophe Wathion departed the firm.

Osborne Clarke brings together a wealth of expertise across the full spectrum of domestic and international corporate, commercial, and M&A mandates. David Haex co-heads the team and leads on complex and cross-border M&A and venture capital transactions. Fellow co-lead Stefan Deswert is notable for his commercial law expertise, particularly in the real estate and distribution segments. Hadrien Chef offers a breadth of knowhow across restructuring, M&A, equity transactions, and early-stage financing rounds.

Quinz is distinguished by its ‘precise, strategic, and reliable advice’ on corporate M&A and private equity transactions. Bart Lintermans brings a wealth of knowledge on M&A, investments, and buy-and-build strategies across the real estate and life sciences spaces. Klaas Thibaut handles a broad portfolio of venture capital and private equity transactions, notably in the biotech space. Willem Witters is a key contact across public and private M&A, private equity-backed deals, and venture capital investments.

Strelia leverages ‘deep technical knowledge’ on local and cross-border M&A and joint ventures. Gisèle Rosselle offers broad expertise across corporate M&A, private equity transactions, joint ventures, strategic investments, and corporate restructuring. Olivier Clevenbergh focuses on public and private M&A, particularly in the energy and infrastructure segments. The ‘very pragmatic and hands-on’ Julie Lo Bue is a further expert in the energy sector, focusing her practice on M&A and private equity deals.

White & Case LLP offers an M&A team which specialises in international private equity transactions. Thierry Bosly is a key contact on global private equity transactions and investments, acting for private investors and corporates. Carlo Meert counts leading private equity companies among his clients and assists in high-value and cross-border transactions. Nick Hallemeesch is regularly entrusted by major private equity sponsors on M&A and investment mandates. Philippe Hendrickx left the firm.

ASTREA CVBA offers a ‘hands-on, very efficient, deal-driven’ practice across industry segments. The ‘top-class’ Frédéric Verspreeuwen regularly acts for food and beverage sector clients, utilising his expertise in M&A, investments, and corporate law. Micha Van den Abeele brings expertise in real estate and private equity transactions. Dieter Veestraeten specialises particularly in finance transactions, while Seppe Laenen focuses his practice on automotive and industrial transactions.

contrast stands out for its comfort across corporate and commercial law mandates, counting leading domestic and multinational companies among its clients. Practice co-head Bart Bellen boasts broad knowhow across corporate law, commercial agreements, investments, and restructuring. Milena Varga, who also co-leads the team, focuses on commercial law matters including supply and distribution agreements. Filip Tuytschaever brings further distribution law expertise to the team.

Cresco Advocaten is a key port of call among funds and venture- and private equity-backed companies on high-value transactions. The practice notably boasts a long track-record in assisting entrepreneurs throughout a scale-up business’ lifecycle. Regularly acting across the technology, life sciences, and energy and infrastructure segments, practice heads David Dessers and Glenn L’hoëst are active on corporate M&A, private equity transactions, and venture capital investments.

Deloitte Legal brings a ‘practical, business-minded approach’ to domestic and cross-border consumer, energy, and infrastructure sector deals. David Roelens helms the practice and is regularly sought-after on high-value corporate M&A and private equity transactions, offering a particular strength in real estate sector mandates. Acclaimed for being a ‘dealmaker’, Hans Vansweevelt brings experience across corporate law issues as well as private equity acquisitions and divestitures.

Fieldfisher brings a focus on corporate and M&A mandates within regulated sectors, standing out for its engagement in the energy sector. Louis-François du Castillon co-heads the team and maintains a broad practice, advising on cross-border M&A, investments, and corporate restructurings and reorganisations. Marie Evrard has expertise handling M&A and corporate reorganisation mandates, while Lars Raedschelders assists multinational corporates in M&A and commercial matters.

intui is ‘result-driven and detail-oriented’ in its advice, focusing particularly on the care, human resources, and energy sectors. Department co-head Anneleen Steeno brings a broad practice across mid-market M&A, equity investments, and corporate law issues. Kim Van Herck and Matthias Jans provide support on transactional mandates. Commercial law expert Robbie Tas and corporate specialist Caroline Hotterbeekx also co-head the practice.

KPMG Law in Belgium acts for major domestic and international corporates and investment firms across M&A, corporate reorganisations, and restructuring mandates. Koen Selleslags counts leading domestic corporate and private equity players among his clients. Frank Cleeren regularly advises on real estate sector M&A. Thomas De Clerck is a key contact on corporate law and governance mandates across a diversity of industries. Kristof Slootmans left the firm.

Laurius is regularly entrusted to advise on a range of real estate, construction, and infrastructure sector deals. Dirk Wellens brings a wealth of knowledge in M&A and private equity transactions. Christina Trappeniers is a notable expert in the real estate sector, assisting corporate and private equity clients in company- and asset-level acquisitions and disposals. David Ryckaert, Caroline Wildemeersch, and Arnaud Vanitterbeek are further key contacts.

Quorum demonstrates expertise supporting clients through the entire business lifecycle. Davy Gorselé is a standout contact within the team, acting for corporates, managing shareholders, private equity investors, and family offices across M&A, investments, buy-and-build strategies, and corporate structuring. Michiel Roovers assists corporates and investors on domestic and cross-border transactions, while Sylvie Thieren focuses her practice on the private equity and venture capital spaces.

The ‘highly skilled’ corporate and M&A team at Schoups stands out for its ‘commercial approach’ on private equity and corporate deals. Gwen Bevers regularly acts for industrial companies on M&A and corporate restructurings. Stefaan Wauman is sought-after for his expertise in the private equity space, assisting across buy-and-build strategies, investments, and acquisitions and divestments. Real estate and environment sector specialist Christine Heeb also co-heads the team.

Simont Braun’s ‘robust’ and ‘high-quality’ corporate M&A practice offers notable strength in real estate, life sciences, and financial sector deals. Tom Swinnen brings a ‘responsive and commercially focused approach’ to transactions, particular in the private equity and venture capital segments. An ‘excellent practitioner’, Steven Callens brings deep knowhow across corporate, commercial, and restructuring mandates. Maika Bernaerts is a key contact on transactions and commercial agreements.

The corporate and M&A department at Van Olmen & Wynant regularly acts for family businesses, start-ups, and scale-ups across corporate, private equity, and venture capital transactions. Luc Wynant brings longstanding expertise on sell-side transactions, regularly acting for corporate and individual shareholders on high-value deals. Koen Hoornaert assists family businesses, shareholders, and management in the acquisition and sale of shares.

AKD offers cross-border strength on corporate M&A, private equity transactions, and venture capital investments. Practice head Timothy Speelman acts for corporate and private equity clients on a broad range of mid-market deals, specialising in the technology, construction, and energy and utilities segments. Nathalie Locht and Pieter De Vos are further key contacts on M&A mandates.

Cambrian offers a ‘solution-oriented’ perspective, focused on the funds and M&A sectors. Pieter Capiau and Sammy Perel act for venture capital and private equity funds in fund structuring, pre-seed funding, and equity sales. Yannick Verrycke and Laura Rosseel assist in venture capital fundraisings and M&A, while Reinart Vos advises on fundraisings and M&A.

Crowell & Moring offers a ‘professional, responsive, and pragmatic’ team across M&A, corporate governance, and commercial law mandates. Frederik Van Remoortel co-heads the practice and brings a ‘solution-oriented approach’ to company secretarial and corporate governance work. Fellow practice co-lead and commercial litigation specialist Emmanuel Plasschaert is a further key contact. M&A, private equity deals, and investments expert Aubry Daerden arrived in November 2025 from DLA Piper.

Eversheds Sutherland offers ‘clear, practical’ advice to corporates, founders, and shareholders on mid-market transactions. Benjamin Haberkorn heads the team and focuses his practice on M&A and restructuring. Within his commercial law practice, Maarten Stassen demonstrates a recent engagement with the retail sector. The ‘very committed and client-oriented’ Kristof Slootmans joined from KPMG Law in Belgium, bringing expertise in commercial matters.

EY Law provides cross-border clients with deep knowhow on sell-side transactions and buy-side due diligence. Co-heading the team, Peter Suykens offers longstanding expertise in corporate restructuring and cross-border reorganisations. While also bringing expertise in restructuring mandates, fellow co-head Virginie Ciers elsewhere focuses her practice on sell-side share deals. David Du Pont departed the firm.

Four and Five Law BV stands out for its ‘business-focused’ perspective. Anneleen Vander Elstraeten ‘combines deep legal and business expertise’ within her fundraising- and equity investment-focused practice. A key contact among entrepreneurs and investors, Dimitri Coun is ‘technically skilled’ and an ‘excellent negotiator’ in notable M&A deals. Tessa Gijbels specialises in equity investments and corporate structuring.

Harvest Business Law Firm is ‘pragmatic and solution-oriented’ in its advice, anchored within the technology and biotech sectors. Guillaume Beauthier advises corporates and investors on high-value acquisitions, investments, and exits. Pairing ‘deep legal expertise with a very pragmatic mindset’, Adrien Lanotte acts for scale-ups and investors on capital raises and exits.

Olislaegers & De Creus pairs a longstanding M&A track-record with deep knowhow concerning commercial, supply, and concession contracts. Kristof De Creus regularly acts for clients within regulated sectors on M&A, corporate structuring, and commercial law mandates. An expert in the utilities and natural resources segments, Michael Olislaegers brings expertise across corporate and commercial law issues.

PwC Legal is particularly sought-after for its corporate structuring expertise. Practice head Karin Winters is a specialist advisor on cross-border reorganisations, post-acquisition integrations, and restructuring. Bart Vanstaen focuses his practice on cross-border reorganisations. Ive Serneels is a notable dealmaker within the team, assisting in M&A, post-acquisition integrations, and vendor due diligence. Pierre Queritet left the firm.

Tetra Law demonstrates a particular niche in sell-side transactions and restructuring mandates for corporate shareholders. Jérôme Terfve heads the team, pairing corporate and tax expertise. Terfve maintains a broad practice, assisting in M&A, funding rounds, commercial advisory and disputes, corporate restructuring, and judicial reorganisations. Eline Vancanneyt and Guillaume Charlier provide corporate law support. Co-founder Baudouin Paquot retired from the practice.

A boutique focused on corporate and financial law, Lime is highly sought-after among corporate and funds clients. Thierry Tilquin stands out for his engagement on corporate and fund structuring mandates. Julie-Anne Delcorde specialises in domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. Thérèse Loffet brings particular knowhow regarding corporate reorganisations and restructuring.

Verhaegen Walravens demonstrates ‘strong technical knowledge’ on cross-border transactions. Paula Martins Costa possesses ‘a thorough knowledge of M&A’ and is highly sought-after among gaming sector clients on corporate law issues. Anouk De Graef stands out for her ‘pragmatic manner’, particularly on commercial and corporate matters. Jacques Verhaegen and Philip Walravens also co-head the practice.