Koen Devos, pecialist ondernemingsrecht en fusies & overnames bij act legal Belgium

Koen Devos

Managing Partner
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Koen Devos

Koen Devos has extensive experience representing a diverse array of international corporations, investment funds, SMEs, and private investors in high-profile, cross-border transactions. His expertise encompasses share acquisitions, asset deals, management buy-outs, complex joint venture structures, foreign investments in Belgium, and the restructuring of corporate groups through mergers and demergers. Furthermore, he advises clients comprehensively on a wide range of corporate and insolvency law matters. Koen has also developed significant proficiency in commercial law, particularly in the areas of distribution and franchising. He frequently advises clients on complex commercial contracts, ensuring their interests are meticulously safeguarded.

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  • "Koen Devos has accurate and updated knowledge in different fields of law. He is also available, ready to provide advice with great quality. He is very cooperative and really efficient."(The Legal500)
  • “Koen Devos is very reliable, knowledgeable, humble and good at bridge-building.” (Legal500)
  • “He has an effective and technically strong corporate M&A team that is able to assist and coordinate cross-border matters. They are extremely flexible and dedicated to client needs.” (Legal500)
  • “The team is very efficient; they understand the client’s need and are very reactive.” (Legal500)
  • Managing Partner
  • Over thirty years of experience as attorney at law at the Brussels Bar in international law firms
  • Until the end of 2024, for more than twenty years, head of the Belgian corporate and commercial department of a global law firm
  • Additional qualification in economic law (ULB)
  • Master in Law from the University of Ghent 
  • English
  • Dutch
  • French

 

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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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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.
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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.

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 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.
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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.

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 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.
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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.

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 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.
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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.

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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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).
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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).

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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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).
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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).

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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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.
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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.

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 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.
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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.

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 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
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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.
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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.

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 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.
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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.

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 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).
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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).

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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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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