Benelux law firm AKD has maintained a presence in Belgium for several decades. It currently operates a 26-person office at the heart of Brussels.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is recognized in M&A, where it is strong in the biotech, fintech and SMARTech domains.
The firm is experienced in working on cross-border transactions and international project management for both domestic and international clients. This is largely a function of the firm’s strategically focused foreign desks each staffed by practitioners who are fluent in the relevant languages and commercial practices.
Key clients
Some of the firm’s notable clients include ING Belgium, Riskpoint, Ncardia, Eurofins, CWS International, DFDS, Alcadon Group, Dessange, Masco Corporation, The Calany Holding (TRMW), Groupe Astek, Remia, Maersk Line, OneMed, Ansul, Ammega, Groupe Astek and Dunas Resources.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the review period the firm was highly active in the corporate and M&A area.
In transactional M&A it advised numerous corporate clients on both the buy and sell side in deals that have typically involved more than one jurisdiction.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
CWS group restructuring
Kerridge commercial systems acquisition of Virtus
Ncardia €59 million biotech sale transaction
Riskpoint €52 million sale and purchase of a diverse product portfolio company
Riskpoint W&I insurance underwriting
Termo Technologies acquisition of Fisk Alloy
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
M&A
“Very hand on and strong commercially thinking.”
