You are structuring or transferring a business
An acquisition, disposal or new shareholder requires more than reviewing signature documents. We examine commitments, governance and risks identified in the documentation.
Structuring your operations, securing your commitments, informing your decisions.
Act without delay
In this area, time often works against you. A few situations where every day counts:
- A limitation period or summons deadline can extinguish your rights.
- A protective measure (attachment) is decided urgently, before assets are dissipated.
- A clause signed too quickly is often difficult, if not impossible, to undo.
We respond to your request within 24 business hours. Your communications are covered by professional secrecy, and the first consultation is defined in scope and deducted if a file is opened.
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When to seek advice
Starting, buying, contracting for or defending a business involves choices. We translate legal issues into practical options, taking account of your activity, partners and transaction timetable.
You are negotiating a contract or partnership
Liability, payments, exclusivity and exit terms shape the relationship. We draft or review clauses against your objectives and negotiating position.
A dispute disrupts your activity
Unpaid debt, shareholder disagreement or termination of a commercial relationship: we reconstruct events, assess evidence and consider settlement, proceedings and relevant protective measures.
Who we advise
Entrepreneurs and start-ups · SMEs · Large companies and groups
Choose the pathway that matches your project. Initial questions help us assess its scope. Where issues overlap, we bring them together in a coherent engagement rather than treating them in isolation.
Open a matter
Due diligence — acquisition, disposal, investment
Company legal audit
Share Purchase Agreement — share transfer
Shareholders’ agreement and structuring
Commercial contracts
Debt recovery and commercial litigation
Posting and international mobility
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Clear support, at every stage
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Understand the transaction
We identify the parties, objectives, existing commitments and deadlines. Available documents determine the checks and additional information needed.
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Set the priorities
We distinguish negotiation points, risks to address and decisions to make. Timetable, scope and fees are submitted for your agreement before any work begins.
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Support implementation
Drafting, negotiation, audit or proceedings follow the agreed engagement. We explain decisions requiring your input and the legal implications of the next steps.
The first useful information
Describe the project, parties and next deadline. List available contracts, constitutional documents, correspondence, invoices or acquisition materials.
Do not attach confidential documents at this stage. We will agree with you how supporting documents should be shared.
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Frequently asked questions
When should a contract be reviewed?
Before signature, renewal or a material amendment. Review liability, exit provisions and dispute resolution.
How much does debt recovery cost?
A base fee and a percentage of amounts recovered may be agreed. Court and bailiff costs are identified separately.
What should be checked for intra-EU posting?
The A1 certificate, applicable Limosa formalities, host-country working conditions and evidence supporting the posting.
How long does due diligence take?
The timetable depends on scope, document quality and the transaction. It is agreed after reviewing the available documentation.
How are litigation fees determined?
Generally by time spent, with an opening retainer and a staged budget. The engagement letter specifies rates and costs.
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Let’s discuss your situation.
A contract to sign, transaction to prepare or dispute to address? Describe your objective and concerns. You do not need to have already identified the legal category of your problem.
Describe your situation and any known deadlines. Your request is reviewed within 24 business hours. This review period does not mean an urgent matter is taken on immediately.
Fees are provided only by quotation after assessment, in accordance with Article 446ter of the Belgian Judicial Code. An engagement letter is signed before any work begins. 21% VAT is added.