Public Takeovers

Stibbe Brussels appoints three new partners

Stibbe is pleased to announce the promotions of Florent Volckaert (Corporate and M&A), Margaux Beyer (Corporate and M&A) and Stefanie François (Environment and Planning) to partner in its Brussels office, effective 1 January 2026.

Stibbe Bruxelles nomme trois nouveaux associés

Stibbe a le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de Florent Volckaert (Corporate & M&A), Margaux Beyer (Corporate & M&A) et Stefanie François (Environment & Planning) en tant qu’associés au sein du cabinet de Bruxelles, à compter du 1er janvier 2026.

Stibbe Brussel benoemt drie nieuwe partners

Stibbe Brussel kondigt met genoegen de benoeming aan van Florent Volckaert (Corporate & M&A), Margaux Beyer (Corporate & M&A) en Stefanie François (Environment & Planning) tot partner, met ingang van 1 januari 2026.

Julie Joos

Junior Associate Brussels

Nyima Fabry

Junior Associate Brussels

Elvis Musema

Junior Associate Brussels

Max Joosten

Junior Associate Brussels

The impact of geopolitical developments on transactions: a tangled web of rules and hurdles

Where is the line between openness and protectionism in the European single market? At both EU and national level, more and more protective barriers against foreign investors and acquirers have been created in the international competition.

Webinar: SPACs from a Belgian perspective

On 22 June 2021, Pascal Vanden Borre and Willem Witters host a webinar on SPAC's for the members of the Practice Group Corporate of IBJ/IJE.

Stibbe advises Punch International and Accentis

Stibbe assisted Punch International and Accentis with the 245 million EUR purchase of Punch's real property and the subsequent public offer on all shares of Accentis with the focus on semi-industrial property.

Stibbe advises Cellerix

Stibbe assisted Cellerix with its merger with Euronext-Brussels-listed Tigenix.

Stibbe advises group of investors led by Joh. A. Benckiser

Stibbe advised a group of investors led by Joh. A. Benckiser on its bid for all outstanding shares of D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 N.V.

Stibbe advises Picanol

Stibbe assisted Picanol Group with its acquisition of the French State’s 27.6% stake in Tessenderlo Chemie.

Stibbe advises Tavares

Stibbe assisted Tavares with the public takeover of all shares and warrants followed by a sale of 100% of its outstanding share capital to Wabco.

Stibbe advises Proximus

Stibbe advised Proximus, a listed company and longstanding client, on a broad variety of matters, including innovative partnerships, regulatory compliance, M&A and finance projects, and dispute resolution.