Brussels

Clients call on Dechert for advice on all areas of competition law. Our lawyers have an outstanding track record of success in complex merger control cases, multi-jurisdictional cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, business agreements, EU state aid and privatization matters.

Long-term clients value our ability to provide a seamless service across all major jurisdictions around the world and to develop tailor-made, innovative and result-oriented defense strategies—even in the most challenging cases.

We work closely with clients to improve their compliance posture, preparing and presenting tailor-made compliance workshops across a broad range of industries and jurisdictions. The Brussels office further serves as a hub for EU internal market and regulatory work and helps companies meet EU-related regulations.

Corporate and private equity clients value our extensive experience advising on corporate transactions, joint ventures and securities regulations. Our corporate and transactional teams are particularly distinguished for their expertise in publicly listed entities, shareholder agreements, private equity, tender offers, sensitive restructurings, regulated industries and regulatory compliance matters.

We possess in-depth experience in regulated industries such as healthcare and food, as well as in the structuring and operation of network industries, such as electricity, natural gas, railways and telecommunications.

Our top-ranked energy lawyers are well-versed in corporate, banking, regulatory, EU, competition and climate change issues. The team is tapped into the complex web of relationships that links energy producers, suppliers, network operators, access seekers, large industrial customers and trading platforms.

The team plays an important role in supporting Dechert’s energy-sector client base throughout the world, particularly in Central Asia, Middle East and Latin America. Clients rely on us to help them navigate challenging regulatory environments and maintain regulatory compliance—while keeping costs to a minimum.

We represent clients before legislative, regulatory and executive bodies. We are regularly called on to counsel electricity and gas networks and power producers on regulatory matters such as unbundling, third-party access, regulated tariffs, financing and investment.

Banks and other financial intermediaries—whether borrowers or arrangers—trust in Dechert’s assistance when devising bespoke financing transactions. Over the years, we have developed and refined innovative, tax-enhanced structures that reduce borrowing costs or increase returns for lenders.

Brokers, investment managers and other financial service providers—both those established in Belgium and those which offer products or services in the Belgian market—value Dechert’s familiarity with the regulatory and tax issues they confront.

Moreover, as our Brussels office forms part of Dechert’s global Financial Services Group, clients benefit from “jurisdiction-neutral” advice that blends local experience with know-how on a global scale.

Our Brussels team works across jurisdictions and cultures to accomplish client objectives wherever they lie. In addition to the office’s main practice areas, our lawyers also possess significant experience in labor law, trade regulation and unfair trade practices, environmental law and intellectual property.