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Laurent is a partner in our Corporate and M&A practice.

He specialises in M&A transactions, company restructuring and corporate law matters, including corporate real estate transactions.

Laurent has specific expertise in private equity and venture capital, including fundraising and financing matters. He notably advises biotech companies regarding corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.

Education

Laurent obtained a law degree from Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) in 2007 and studied at Queen’s University of Belfast (QUB) within the framework of the Erasmus exchange programme.

Admissions

Laurent was admitted to the Brussels Bar in 2008 and to the Luxembourg Bar (List IV) in 2021.

Affiliations and others

Laurent is a member of the BVA.

Areas of expertise
Office

Brussels and Luxembourg

Languages

French, Dutch and English

recommendations

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James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

Recognitions

Legal 500 2021

‘Strelia is a very good independent Belgian law firm that is perfectly adapted for international deals when targets are in Belgium. The corporate team has high technical skills, is very responsive and easy to work with.’

Leaders League

Highly Recommended in Private Equity

Excellent in Corporate / M&A

Legal 500 2024 - Private Equity

‘We are working mainly with Laurent Verhavert. Laurent is clear, easily available, professional and pragmatic. I am extremely happy about the interactions because I know that I will have a constructive answer in a short time frame.’

Legal500 - 2025

‘Laurent Verhavert stands out because of his knowledge, calm and perseverance in contract negotiations.’

‘Laurent Verhavert is a great professional, very reactive and proactive, clear and pragmatic.’

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