Copyright
Wide range of activities Whether you are an author of literary, musical, graphic, plastic or audio-visual works, a performer, a broadcaster, a producer of phonograms and films, a creator, a software developer, a database producer, a designer, etc., copyright is there to protect you. The same applies to electronic communications services via the internet, web […]
Restructuring and insolvency
Simont Braun’s Restructuring and Insolvency team assists both private individuals (e.g. directors and managers) and corporates finding solutions through all distressed situations. We act for the company in distress, the company directors, creditors, investors, shareholders, or any other stakeholders. Given our experience, we developed a sound and comprehensive strategic understanding of our clients’ needs. We […]
Private equity
Legal and tax assistance for private equity The legal and tax support provided by Simont Braun include among others. Fund and deal structuring (both legal and tax); Assistance with regulatory and compliance matters; Assistance with fund management and corporate governance; Legal and tax due diligence; Drafting and negotiating all transaction documents (share purchase agreement, financing […]
Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Full scope M&A expertise Simont Braun has extensive experience in: Drafting non-disclosure agreements (NDA), letters of intent (LOI), heads of terms (HOT), non-binding and binding offers, etc. Advising on data room processes and carrying out due diligence for the purchaser or for the vendor (VDD). Drafting share purchase agreements (SPA), asset transfer agreements (ATA), joint […]
Family shareholding
A wide range of services We provide various advisory and transactional services in such specific area, such as: Governance of family shareholdings (notably shareholders’ agreements, charters, family councils and other committees) Structuring large shareholders’ groups (STAK, foundations, family holdings, etc.) Advising on various regulations, notably compliance with regulations on market abuse, anti-money laundering, takeover bids, […]
ESG for companies
Who is concerned by ESG? Actually, sustainability dominates the agenda across all sectors. Listed and non-listed companies, non-profit organisations, public entities and directors themselves are increasingly being held responsible by investors, business partners, customers, consumers and regulators for their ESG impact. It is therefore crucial for all entities to integrate ESG criteria et obligations into […]
Corporate disputes
Assistance in all corporate and M&A disputes Our lawyers have extensive experience in all types of corporate and M&A disputes, including post-acquisition claims (e.g. disputes related to misrepresentation, breach of warranties, price adjustments and earn-outs), shareholder disputes, forced exits, securities litigation, D&O (Directors’ and Officers’) liability, shareholders’ liability and corporate governance disputes. Representation before […]
Corporate governance
Broad governance expertise We assist directors, executives, legal departments and shareholders of listed and non-listed companies, regulated entities, non-profit organisations and public entities. Our assistance covers various aspects of the corporate life: Implementation of suitable constitutional documents, charters, dealing codes and other internal regulations Preparation for meetings of shareholders, boards of directors or other committees […]
Listed entities and capital markets
Legal assistance in capital markets We offer strategic guidance and assist in drafting the documentation for all types of offerings and placements. This includes notably IBO / SPO, (convertible) bond issues, stock option plans, takeover bids, squeeze out and delisting transactions. On public takeover bids in Belgium, see our book “Les offres publiques d’acquisition – […]
Real estate transactions
All-round legal assistance throughout the entire transaction process Simont Braun handles all aspects throughout the process including preliminary analysis of the project and its structure using real estate investment vehicles (SIRs, special purpose vehicles and joint structures), acquisition and sale structuring (full property, split full ownership, etc.), and tax structuring and planning. Our intervention includes […]
Construction law
Extensive and interdisciplinary expertise in the construction sector Simont Braun offers assistance at all stages of the construction process, from advice and negotiation in construction planning and innovative projects to litigation assistance (including arbitration and mediation). We represent clients active in all fields of the construction sector: real estate developers, general contractors, commissioners, architects, companies […]
Contract law, torts and liabilities
Broad expertise in agreements and cooperation arrangements Simont Braun’s assistance covers multiple forms of private agreements and business cooperation. Apart from our expertise in specialist fields, we act in numerous forms of cooperation arrangements exploited in business, including: Letters of intent Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Memorandums of understanding Sub-contracting General terms and conditions Licensing Distribution Franchising […]
