Founded 25 years ago, Monard Law is domestic firm with presences in a variety of Belgian cities such as Antwerp, Brussels, Hasselt, Lommel and Ghent.
Focusses / specialism
The firm is experienced in all areas of financial and corporate transactional work, with a noted strength in banking, project development, project finance and M&A.
The firm’s banking and finance team has a niche service offering real estate and infrastructure finance, advising clients on real estate investment, construction and development finance. This includes project finance, litigation expertise, transactional and advisory matters.
The firm has a strong foothold in real estate and construction, infrastructure, healthcare and senior housing, pharmaceutical/life sciences, energy and information technology.
Key clients
Noteworthy client names include Hedin Automotive, Abus, Altron, Bionerga, Cegeka, Dekra, Down to Earth, Belfius Bank, NCB Capital, Democo / Ciril, TUI, ZNA (Ziekenhuis Netwerk Antwerpen), AG Real Estate, Alltech, Arcelor Mittal, Atenor, Artes, Artone and City of Brussels.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was active in banking, project development, project finance and M&A Deals.
In banking the firm worked in project finance and real estate finance projects for clients connected with the banking, healthcare, logistics and construction and materials sectors.
In project development the firm worked in PPP, procurement, project development and project finance for clients connected with the construction and materials, real estate, government and public policy, social infrastructure, banking, energy, and consumer goods and services sectors.
In M&A the firm was active on the buy and the sell side, working on joint ventures, private acquisitions, mergers, financial services matters and investment grade bond notes for clients connected with real estate, technology and communications, financial services, automotive, investment, management, consumer goods and services and food and beverage sectors.
During the research period banking associate Jan Ghysen joined the firm from Vanbelle Law.
During the research period Corporate and M&A senior associates Nick Samyn and Frederik Meeuwissen joined the firm from Argo/Ace Law and Nauta Dutilh respectively.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Hametha-Standic €120 million real estate finance
Jan De Nul €300 million PPP
Jost Group €21.5 million private acquisition of the BE-Trans group
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
M&A
"Completeness, speed, flexibility."
"Very pragmatic and hands-on. Easy to work with."
Pieter Van den Broeck
"Pieter is very professional and accessible, works effectively and gives hands-on and pragmatic advice. Very easy to work with!"
