Corporate and M&A

Our Corporate and M&A specialists combine local knowledge with international expertise, creating practical solutions for the most complex issues and providing legal advice to clients on the full range of corporate transactions.

Our leading corporate law practice acts on a wide variety of national and cross-border matters, including mergers and acquisitions of listed and private companies, governance issues, divestments and corporate restructurings, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and venture capital transactions.

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BE Law

Avacta Group plc acquires Coris Bioconcept

Stibbe advised Avacta Group plc on the acquisition of Coris BioConcept SRL.

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NL Law
BE Law

Blackstone Group acquires IGI

Stibbe advised Blackstone Group on the acquisition of International Gemological Institute (IGI) at an enterprise value of $525 million.

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NL Law

Stibbe advised on the transformative restructuring of the Frigoglass Group

Stibbe advised Frigoglass on the consensual recapitalisation and financial restructuring of Frigoglass S.A.I.C. and the group of companies formerly controlled by it (the “Frigoglass Group”).

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LU Law

Stibbe assists Uchida Yoko Co with the acquisition of Open Assessment Technologies

Stibbe assisted Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd., with the acquisition of 100% of Open Assessment Technologies S.A. (OAT™).

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Services

M&A transactions - Our international reach, expertise and comprehensive service enable us to assist global corporations and financial institutions in their role as sellers, purchasers or lenders with the entire spectrum of sophisticated M&A transactions. As such, we act on headline public takeovers, mergers and acquisitions of private companies, joint ventures, buyouts, divestments, and auctions.

Public takeovers - We have unique public takeover/going private experience, guiding clients in their strategic choices and providing specialist expertise in governance and structuring issues.

Private equity / venture capital - Combining our expertise in mergers and acquisitions, finance and equity capital markets, we handle all private equity and venture capital investments, both domestic and cross-border.

We assist our clients in all phases of the investment process, from structuring and organising the fund and its management vehicle, to assisting and documenting the fund-raising process with private, institutional and fund-of-fund investors.

Corporate Governance - We have extensive experience advising listed companies on governance issues, such as drafting and reviewing corporate governance charters and statements, corporate governance codes, following up on intra-group transactions, internal regulations, one and two-tier board structures, and preparing general meetings of shareholders. Furthermore, we are frequently consulted on disputes and directors’ conflicts of interest.

ESG Integrating ESG and sustainability goals in strategy, decision-making, operations and transactions can be a challenging task, as it impacts the core of organisations. Our dedicated ESG team is well-positioned to assist you with the identification, analysis and integration of your ESG ambitions.

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Recognition & Awards

"People were excellent in my view because of a mix of top technical skills, knowledge of the market, commitment to the project and more unusually a great sense of pragmatism."

The Legal 500
2023
Commercial, Corporate and M&A

"Stibbe is responsive, on the ball, and takes the lead towards finalising the transaction."

Chambers Europe
2023
Corporate and M&A

"Knowledgeable advisers, who are client-oriented and available when needed, and provide strong and helpful advice."

Chambers Europe
2023
Corporate and M&A

"The team provides pragmatic advice, which always reflects the commercial realities of the deal."

Chambers Europe
2023
Corporate and M&A

"The team’s extensive knowledge and experience make them an invaluable partner in M&A transactions in the Belgian market. The team is highly dedicated to delivering high quality work on short notice."

The Legal 500
2023
Commercial, Corporate and M&A

"Great team, very efficient, responsive and creative. Business friendly approach and deal making mindset. Ability to find solutions and provide alternatives. Very unique skillset for a law firm."

The Legal 500
2023
Commercial, Corporate and M&A

"They know our needs, are proactive, imaginative, and think outside of the box."

Chambers Europe
2023
Commercial, Corporate and M&A

Benelux Legal Advisor of the Year

Mergermarket 2022

One client highlights the firm's "knowledgeable advisers, who are client-oriented and available when needed, and provide strong and helpful advice." Another client enthuses that "Stibbe is responsive, on the ball, and takes the lead towards finalising the transaction."

Chambers Europe
2022
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

"I think that the team was excellent all the way along the complex process we were engaged in. Sizing of the team was perfect, with a collective strong engagement. The experience was flawless from an administrative or technology standpoint."

The Legal 500
2022
Commercial, Corporate and M&A