Some of our lawyers have more than 20 years of experience in negotiating M&A transactions, whether in Belgium or at an international level. We also advise clients on all issues of corporate law such as directors’ liability, conflict of interest, shareholders relationships and corporate governance.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We have a pre-eminent M&A practice, both in Belgium and at an international level. Strelia’s M&A work extends over various sectors, and we have specific expertise in retail, food, energy, and the financial sector. Strelia also focuses on Tech M&A.
The range of our practice is broad and goes from very large multi-jurisdictional transactions on shares to disposition of individual assets and businesses. We also advise parties on public take-overs. We cover all aspects of M&A transactions, from (vendor) due diligence to closing and beyond, if necessary (see our corporate litigation practice for post-acquisition actions).
Our tax and employment specialists provide expert input to our M&A transactions so that we can advise our clients on the structure of the deals from the various relevant angles.
Private equity and venture capital
Strelia has developed a strong private equity and venture capital practice.
We advise domestic and international investors, target companies, their management or the existing shareholders, in all types of capital investment transactions (MBO, LBO, etc.).
We also have specific expertise in the biotechnology sector: we advise investment funds and target companies regularly throughout the entire lifecycle of their investments, from the initial investment in the target to exit.
Joint ventures
Our lawyers advise on various forms of cooperation between companies, including the set-up and regulation of joint ventures.
Due diligence
Our teams are trained to carry out due diligence, whether as vendor or as purchaser in M&A transactions or in other situations (investment, IPO, financing, etc.). If needed, we call on other experts whom we trust and know well with respect to specific branches of law, such as IP and environment.
Corporate Governance
Strelia advises public and private companies, boards of directors, committees, and senior management on corporate governance best practices, salaries, indemnification and insurance, conflicts of interests, internal investigations, defensive mandates, and crisis management. We help our clients to manage risk proactively, seize opportunities, and maintain productive shareholder relations.
Capital Markets
We assist clients in equity and debt capital market transactions, including initial public offerings, admission to trading, mergers, delistings, and bond issues. We also assist them with respect to the regulations that apply to listed companies.
Advisory
Besides transactional work, we provide guidance to our clients and assist them on all corporate legal issues, such as director’s liability, shareholders’ rights, corporate organization, etc.
Non-profit organisations
We have various non-profit organisations among our clients. We advise them on the specificities of their legal form and objectives, including those with respect to transactions that concern them (transfers, mergers, etc).
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