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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Matter
BE Law

Stibbe advises the underwriters on the capital increase of WDP

Stibbe advised the underwriters on WDP's successful EUR 300 million capital increase by means of an accelerated book building.

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Matter
NL Law

Stibbe advises Walter de Gruyter

Stibbe advises Walter de Gruyter GmbH on its intended recommended all-cash public offer for all securities in Koninklijke Brill N.V.

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Matter
LU Law

Stibbe assists AustralianSuper

Stibbe assisted AustralianSuper with its investment of €1.5 billion to acquire a significant minority stake in Vantage Data Centers Europe, Middle East and Africa (Vantage EMEA).

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Matter
NL Law

Stibbe advised Barça Produccions and Barcelona Football Club

Stibbe is advising Barça Produccions and Barcelona Football Club alongside Spanish law firm Perez Llorca in relation to a business combination agreement with Mountain & Co. I Acquisition Corp.

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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

"They deliver fast and are always able to translate our ideas on deals into clear and consistent contracts."

Chambers Europe
2023
Corporate and M&A

"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

"Stibbe is one of the outstanding law firms in Luxembourg with excellent quality and dedicated and committed people with a best-of-class customer orientation."

The Legal 500
2022
Commercial, Corporate and M&A