Practice

Emiel advises companies, shareholders, directors and investors on corporate law, specializing in private and public M&A transactions. He has been involved as advisor throughout multiple transactions, from structuring and negotiation to post-closing restructurings, with notable experience in public takeover bids, equity and debt offerings and cross-border transactions. Emiel furthermore advises listed companies and their boards on corporate governance and capital markets compliance.

Emiel’s approach

Emiel is a hands-on advisor with a mission to explain legal matters in clear, accessible terms. He takes a pragmatic approach, focusing on solutions that are legally sound and commercially viable. Emiel is particularly enthusiastic about complex transactions, where careful structuring and a clear understanding of the client's commercial objectives make the difference.

Qualifications

Emiel holds a Master’s degree in Law (2023) and a Master’s degree in Economics, Law and Business Administration (2022). As part of his studies, he spent a semester at the Université de Montréal. He has been a member of the Antwerp Bar since 2023.

Recent matters

Emiel's recent experience includes advising:

• CMB.TECH on the acquisition of a 40.8% stake in Golden Ocean Group and its subsequent cross-border share-for-share merger.

• VGP on various capital markets transactions, including green bond issuances, rights issues and accelerated bookbuild offerings.

• Saverex on its two successive voluntary consolidation bids for Exmar.

• CMB on the transactions that resolved the deadlock at Euronav, including the acquisition of a 26% stake from Frontline and the subsequent mandatory takeover bid, conducted through concurrent Belgian and US offers.