Koen Devos

België

Koen Devos heeft ruime ervaring in het bijstaan van een divers cliënteel van internationale ondernemingen, investeringsfondsen, kmo’s en private investeerders bij belangrijke, grensoverschrijdende transacties. Zijn expertise omvat aandelenovernames, asset deals, management buy-outs, complexe joint venture-structuren, buitenlandse investeringen in België en de herstructurering van ondernemingsgroepen via fusies en splitsingen. Daarnaast adviseert hij cliënten uitgebreid over diverse aspecten van het vennootschapsrecht en insolventierecht. Koen heeft ook een sterke expertise opgebouwd in het handelsrecht, in het bijzonder op het vlak van distributie en franchising. Hij adviseert regelmatig over complexe commerciële contracten en waakt daarbij nauwgezet over de belangen van zijn cliënten.

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Koen Devos beschikt over accurate en actuele kennis in verschillende rechtsgebieden. Hij is bovendien steeds beschikbaar en bereid om advies van hoge kwaliteit te verlenen. Hij werkt zeer coöperatief en is bijzonder efficiënt. (The Legal500)
~~“Koen Devos is zeer betrouwbaar, deskundig, bescheiden en sterk in het bouwen van bruggen tussen partijen.”~~ ~~(The Legal500)~~
“Hij beschikt over een doeltreffend en technisch sterk Corporate M&A-team dat in staat is om grensoverschrijdende dossiers te begeleiden en te coördineren. Ze zijn uiterst flexibel en toegewijd aan de behoeften van de cliënt.” (The Legal500)
~~“Het team is zeer efficiënt, begrijpt de behoeften van de client en reageert snel.” (The Legal500)~~

~~Managing Partner~~
~~Meer dan dertig jaar ervaring als advocaat aan de Balie van Brussel binnen internationale advocatenkantoren~~
~~Tot eind 2024 en gedurende meer dan twintig jaar hoofd van de Belgische afdeling vennootschaps- en handelsrecht bij een internationaal advocatenkantoor~~
~~Aanvullende specialisatie in economisch recht (ULB)~~
~~Master in de Rechten aan de Universiteit Gent~~

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~~Engels~~
~~Nederlands~~
~~Frans~~

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track-record

We analysed different types of promotions (by credit note to dealer, 1+1, free refill, buy larger packs, free gift, trade in for competitor products, joint offers) in the healthcare sector.

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We assisted with the drafting of a compliance manual for an asset management company, focusing on their code of conduct, on conflict of interest, breaches of criminal conduct, dealing with business partners, invitations, donations and sponsoring and the prevention of AML.

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Draft of a selective distribution agreement for a UK company specialised in the provision of filtration, separation and purification solutions including competition analysis.

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We assisted a Belgian subsidiary of a global power technology leader with the implementation and contract negotiation of its master service agreements ('MSAs') with several local service providers.

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We assisted on the negotiations and the draft of a settlement for an American company that produces office furniture in relation to the termination of a non-exclusive dealer relationship in Belgium and Luxembourg.

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We assisted a fintech company in implementing a compliant and commercially effective "refer-a-friend" scheme ensuring it aligned with applicable legal and industry standards, incl. structuring referral rewards, fraud prevention, use of data, transparency etc.

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We assisted a multinational company in the development of a new contract to govern the leasing, sale, and long-term maintenance and support of office technology products across multiple markets.

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We provided compliance advice to a UK retailer of trade tools with the launch of a Belgian webshop regarding consumer protection legislation, product safety, packaging, pricing, use of customer data, green product claims, etc.

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We provided legal assistance to the Belgian subsidiary of a multinational group in connection with its role as borrower under a £150,000,000 amended and restated revolving credit facility covering support of the cross-border financing structure and negotiating the security agreements.

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We established a mandated underwriter in Belgium and assisted with the filing at the FSMA, which included operational setup, responsible persons’ and compliance procedures.

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Acting for an Irish real estate fund in the sale of the shares of a real estate company owner of a shopping centre in Uccle / Brussels).

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Advising on the acquisition of hotels, both through share deals and through long term leases. Setting up of financial leasing structures for hotel projects in Belgium.

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Project Minotaur relating to the financing (EUR 104,000,000) of the acquisition of a portfolio of logistics assets located in Belgium and the Netherlands (acting for the borrowers).

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Assessment of a framework agreement for building works and a supply and installation contract in connection with the renovation and refurbishment in the hotel industry.

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Localization to Belgian law for the Short Form Construction Contract based on FIDIC Green Book for an information and consultancy network company.

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Assisting a leading specialist in motion and control technologies with its internal reorganisation following the sale of its aviation fuel filtration business, involving asset transfers and a cross-border merger (Belgium – the Netherlands).

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Assisting a manufacturer of machinery and equipment with its internal restructuring (including asset transfers and liquidations) in preparation of its relocation to the Czech Republic.

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Assisting a US multinational chemical company with a partial demerger (incl. real estate) in anticipation of a subsequent sale.

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Assisting a listed US multinational medical technologies corporation with their corporate restructuring in Belgium

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Advising a venture capital firm investing in technology companies, based in NY and the Middle East, with its investment in a Belgian 3D printing scale-up.

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Advising a leading international manufacturer of high-precision alloy components made for the most demanding conditions on its successful sale of its titanium precision foundry business.

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Advising a leading software supplier to UK energy providers on its successful acquisition of a Benelux-based consultancy and data analytics company.

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Advising a worldwide automotive leader on its successful acquisition of a Belgian cloud-based fleet software company specialized in delivering solutions to rental companies, dealerships and automotive manufacturers.

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Advising a US automation solutions provider on the acquisition of a Belgian manufacturer of high-tech portioning, weighing, grading and control systems for the fishing a food industry (bidding procedure).

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Assisting an AIM-listed buy-and-build, specialized quarried materials group with several acquisitions and divestments in Europe (transactions from 20 Million up to 400 Million EUR)

Koen Devos

Sint-Michielslaan 47
1040 Brussel
België

Koen Devos

België

Koen Devos

Details

A.C.T. Afterwork, Catch-Ups & Toasts

act legal advised the Sellers of Standaard Uitgeverij on its acquisition by Standaard Boekhandel

act legal Belgium celebrates its launch with a magical summer evening

Big News: act legal has launched in Belgium!

We analysed different types of promotions (by credit note to dealer, 1+1, free refill, buy larger packs, free gift, trade in for competitor products, joint offers) in the healthcare sector.

We assisted with the drafting of a compliance manual for an asset management company, focusing on their code of conduct, on conflict of interest, breaches of criminal conduct, dealing with business partners, invitations, donations and sponsoring and the prevention of AML.

Draft of a selective distribution agreement for a UK company specialised in the provision of filtration, separation and purification solutions including competition analysis.

We assisted a Belgian subsidiary of a global power technology leader with the implementation and contract negotiation of its master service agreements ('MSAs') with several local service providers.

We assisted on the negotiations and the draft of a settlement for an American company that produces office furniture in relation to the termination of a non-exclusive dealer relationship in Belgium and Luxembourg.

We assisted a fintech company in implementing a compliant and commercially effective "refer-a-friend" scheme ensuring it aligned with applicable legal and industry standards, incl. structuring referral rewards, fraud prevention, use of data, transparency etc.

We assisted a multinational company in the development of a new contract to govern the leasing, sale, and long-term maintenance and support of office technology products across multiple markets.

We provided compliance advice to a UK retailer of trade tools with the launch of a Belgian webshop regarding consumer protection legislation, product safety, packaging, pricing, use of customer data, green product claims, etc.

We provided legal assistance to the Belgian subsidiary of a multinational group in connection with its role as borrower under a £150,000,000 amended and restated revolving credit facility covering support of the cross-border financing structure and negotiating the security agreements.

We established a mandated underwriter in Belgium and assisted with the filing at the FSMA, which included operational setup, responsible persons’ and compliance procedures.

Acting for an Irish real estate fund in the sale of the shares of a real estate company owner of a shopping centre in Uccle / Brussels).

Advising on the acquisition of hotels, both through share deals and through long term leases. Setting up of financial leasing structures for hotel projects in Belgium.

Project Minotaur relating to the financing (EUR 104,000,000) of the acquisition of a portfolio of logistics assets located in Belgium and the Netherlands (acting for the borrowers).

Assessment of a framework agreement for building works and a supply and installation contract in connection with the renovation and refurbishment in the hotel industry.

Localization to Belgian law for the Short Form Construction Contract based on FIDIC Green Book for an information and consultancy network company.

Assisting a leading specialist in motion and control technologies with its internal reorganisation following the sale of its aviation fuel filtration business, involving asset transfers and a cross-border merger (Belgium – the Netherlands).

Assisting a manufacturer of machinery and equipment with its internal restructuring (including asset transfers and liquidations) in preparation of its relocation to the Czech Republic.

Assisting a US multinational chemical company with a partial demerger (incl. real estate) in anticipation of a subsequent sale.

Assisting a listed US multinational medical technologies corporation with their corporate restructuring in Belgium

Advising a venture capital firm investing in technology companies, based in NY and the Middle East, with its investment in a Belgian 3D printing scale-up.

Advising a leading international manufacturer of high-precision alloy components made for the most demanding conditions on its successful sale of its titanium precision foundry business.

Advising a leading software supplier to UK energy providers on its successful acquisition of a Benelux-based consultancy and data analytics company.

Advising a worldwide automotive leader on its successful acquisition of a Belgian cloud-based fleet software company specialized in delivering solutions to rental companies, dealerships and automotive manufacturers.

Advising a US automation solutions provider on the acquisition of a Belgian manufacturer of high-tech portioning, weighing, grading and control systems for the fishing a food industry (bidding procedure).

Assisting an AIM-listed buy-and-build, specialized quarried materials group with several acquisitions and divestments in Europe (transactions from 20 Million up to 400 Million EUR)

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