26 May 2026

VBB authors Belgium chapter of Chambers Global Practice Guide: Corporate M&A 2026

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Corporate M&A partners Michel Bonne and Hannelore Matthys, together with counsel Virginie Lescot, have authored the Belgium chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide: Corporate M&A 2026.

The guide provides a practical overview of the legal and regulatory framework governing M&A transactions across key jurisdictions worldwide and is widely used by corporate counsel, investors and M&A practitioners.

The Belgium chapter offers insights into the Belgian M&A landscape, including recent market trends and developments, commonly used deal structures, the applicable regulatory framework, takeover rules, directors’ duties, shareholder activism and other key considerations relevant to transactions involving Belgian targets.

The publication serves as a useful reference point for companies and investors considering transactions in Belgium or seeking to better understand the Belgian M&A environment.

Read the Belgium chapter below:

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