Legal 500 Seychelles

In this context, the M&A market in Portugal has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly in terms of transaction volume. Some sectors performed better than others: sectors such as tourism and hospitality were hit hard, while technology, infrastructure, healthcare and energy were notable positives in M&A activity. While the impact of the unprecedented health crisis has yet to be fully manifested, lawyers predict that the flow of transactional mandates in the aforementioned sectors will make sophisticated legal advice all the more relevant as transactions bring additional complexity. In addition, private equity players continue to support many of the largest commercial deals, a pre-pandemic trend that still prevails in the local market. « Peter De Ryck was responsible for the M&A transaction. He was more than capable of standing up to his colleagues` legal team in every respect, although he was often outnumbered 5-to-1. After the transaction, the other person proved that he was also impressed with Peter by switching to Lydian. The firm: Appleby is a leading offshore law firm. The team of legal specialists advises global listed and private companies, financial institutions and individuals. Appleby is regularly recognized for its integrity and excellent customer service, values that the company is proud of and that are at the heart of its business. « An absolutely incredible team, extremely professional and intelligent in their legal advice and human intelligence » « I work mainly with Thomas De Muynck. Thomas is straight to the point, business-oriented and has a highly specialized legal knowledge. Thomas is deeply involved in cooperation with his team and is available to his customers.

High quality work at reasonable costs. As part of our series of corporate conversations and to celebrate UAE Women`s Day on August 28, we spoke with Sara Falaknaz, Group Legal Manager at Al Gandhi Auto, about the importance of this national holiday and the UAE`s efforts to support and promote the ambitions and achievements of Emirati women. Appleby`s global presence enables the firm to provide timely and comprehensive legal advice at times that matter most to clients. Appleby is located in the major offshore jurisdictions of Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius and Seychelles, as well as the international financial centers of Hong Kong and Shanghai. Appleby works with clients to find practical solutions, whether in one place or in multiple jurisdictions. Appleby is a full-service law firm that provides expert advice in the areas of corporate law, dispute resolution, real estate, regulatory, and private and trust clients. fivehundred magazine is a monthly magazine published by The Legal 500 team. Ten times a year, our team of experienced writers and researchers, along with a variety of renowned experts, will address global issues affecting the legal profession and offer advice on best practices in management, marketing, business development and recruitment. This provides an easy one-stop shop for business consultants and legal procurement services to gather information about the companies they want to hire. « I was impressed with Jeroen Mues after our recent collaborations. His pragmatic approach focused on important (legal) issues and his understanding of the business were highly appreciated, as was the quick response time and exceptional quality and experience of Jeroen and his team of lawyers.

« The collaboration with Tim Fransen is perfect. He is very professional and provides clear solutions to complex problems within the agreed timeframe. Its communication is very clear, precise and pleasant. As a customer, you feel that someone is thinking with you and is a partner in solving your problems. It is characterized by a pragmatic and always legally correct approach with sufficient attention to risks. We recommend it to everyone around us for tailor-made legal assistance. « Virginie Frémat is an excellent legal advisor who is supported by the other members of the team. Thinks with the customer, describes well the advantages / disadvantages and risks of the different solutions. Reliable lawyer.

Very good availability. Despite uncertainties in other countries, the legal market in Portugal remains relatively stable. With a few exceptions, full-service law firms Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, VdA and PLMJ take the helm of the most complex, large-cap, follow-on corporate and financial transactions. Cuatrecasas, Garrigues and Uría Menéndez – Proença Carvalho are Iberian players well established in the domestic market. A few full-service international companies such as Linklaters, CMS and DLA Piper ABBC are also active in the country. The renowned local law firms Sérvulo & Associados, Abreu Advogados and SRS Advogados are other important names in the Portuguese legal scene. « Wide range of legal advice: human resources, tax advice (taxes), consulting contracts, leases, – In each area, the company had highly qualified and experienced employees. » Real Estate: Appleby is a leading provider of real estate services in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, the Isle of Man and Jersey. The real estate team provides specialized legal advice on all aspects of commercial and residential real estate, including sale and purchase transactions, leasing, development and real estate financing. They are often recognized for their experience and excellent customer service and are consistently ranked in the top ranks for real estate work. They regularly work directly with developers, investors, professional users, banking institutions and individuals. « Special mention to Davy Gorselé.

Very intelligent, technically savvy from a legal point of view, but also able to think as a business partner. Very astute negotiator. « The technical legal skills of the team have been exceptional. They have a very good understanding of Belgian law, are able to explain it clearly and concisely to American lawyers and businessmen, and make sure that we have not forgotten anything. Your wording is always excellent. They also have very strong project management skills, which is crucial for complex cross-border transactions. « I work mainly with Louis Hoet, a great availability and legal skills. The goal of The Legal 500 is to help in-house lawyers and legal teams find the right advisors through our firm rankings and editorials, which are available for free on this website. Our rankings are based on feedback from 300,000 internal colleagues and our access to law firms and confidential matters, which are independently evaluated by our researchers. « Frederik Van Remoortel has been a close social and labour advisor for many years. His listening and communication skills make his legal expertise easier to understand and act. Emmanuel Plasscheart has been a trusted advisor in the corporate sector for as long as Frederik. His advice is our strategy.

« In the area of mergers and acquisitions, Jones Day is able to take a holistic view to highlight all the relevant issues surrounding an agreement and their legal implications. As a result, Jones Day is able to handle complex transaction structures where mergers and acquisitions must be combined with issues such as restructuring or building a new governance structure. « No unnecessary alerts during due diligence, very good decisions and approaches to legal risk management. Ability to manage complex cross-border transactions with multiple workflows in jurisdictions across Europe. « Legal advice that is always responsive and well-founded. » « Tim Fransen always provides a top quality service – whenever we are faced with a legal problem, he offers a practical solution that works » « Koen Vanhaerents in particular – coordination between external lawyers and in-house lawyers to focus on the real problems and close the deal. No unnecessary alerts during due diligence, very good decisions and legal risk management approaches. « The biggest benefit is that EY is a one-stop shop that offers not only legal advice, but also advice on corporate finance, taxation and financial due diligence. » « Maxime Colle is an accessible, direct, practical and business-oriented lawyer with good relationships within the firm, making Lydian the ideal external lawyer to support in-house general counsel who need to deal with a variety of legal issues. » If you have any questions about the Legal 500 Series, please visit our FAQ page www.legal500.com/faqs. Proposals for new legal coverage of the market, requested by our readers, should be sent to editorial@legal500.com.

« Accessible, timely and reliable legal advice. Easy to use. « Able to meet customer needs and adapt. They cover a wide range of legal issues. They are profitable. They are familiar with Belgian corporate and transaction law issues. « We worked with Robrecht Coppens and Filip Jorens.

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