Legal awards en referenties

Ambos Nbgo staat garant voor gespecialiseerde juridische expertise, zowel op nationaal als internationaal vlak. Als erkenning voor onze dossierkennis en aanpak, ontving Ambos Nbgo een aantal prestigieuze Legal Awards en referenties.

2012

Within Banking, finance and capital markets, tier 4

Wilfred Goris heads Ambos NBGO’s banking and finance practice, which experienced an increase in capital markets instructions. The ‘open-minded’ and promising Jeroen Bral maintains a ‘high service level’.

Within Corporate and M&A , tier 4

Clients are ‘truly impressed with the combination of business knowledge and transactional expertise’ at Ambos NBGO, which includes nine corporate partners across the Antwerp and Brussels offices. The team represents a number of listed companies, such as Autogrill and IBM, as well as private companies including Fortis and Nuon. Christina Trappeniers and Caroline Wildemeersch are highly regarded, and the ‘versatile, innovative and committed’ David Dessers is also recommended.

Within Dispute resolution, tier 4

Ambos NBGO recruited the ‘truly exceptional’ Kathleen Paisley from White & Case LLP, where she was a partner in the London arbitration group. The firm ‘always delivers an outstanding service, through a client-oriented mindset’.

Within Intellectual property, Ambos NBGO is a third tier firm,

Ambos NBGO’s lawyers show a ‘hands-on approach and availability’, and the team’s knowledge and experience compare favourably to most other firms. It is advising on various non-contentious patent matters, including advising a patent holder on a €1bn deal with potential licensees. Kathleen Paisley is ‘a truly exceptional partner’, and Bart Vandereeckt is ‘very astute and an inventive litigator’.

Within Labour and employment, tier 4

Ambos NBGO’s lawyers are ‘responsive, inquisitive and persistent in looking at all potential options for a favourable conclusion’. The department’s expertise includes advice on social security, benefits and pensions. The firm mainly represents mainly large corporate employers, including Expedia and Pfizer. Carl Bevernage and Johan Kerremans co-head the team.

Within Shipping and transport, Ambos NBGO is a first tier firm,

Ambos NBGO’s transport group ‘keeps its clients informed throughout and ensures that all procedures are made clear’. It acts for the Port Authority of Ghent on all maritime matters including recently advising on the sinking of a ship in the port. Ingrid Van Clemen is ‘certainly one of the most respected lawyers in Belgian maritime law’. Peter Van de Vijver is also highly regarded.

2011

Within Banking, finance and capital markets, tier 5

Ambos NBGO call upon an impressive blend of experience and skill, having added the talents of Wilfred Goris, immensely respected for a long career at Linklaters, to those of younger partners such as David Dessers. Clients praise the firm’s ability to ‘deliver on time, deliver value, and competence’; the firm’s senior lawyers, including Wilfred Goris, have a loyal personal following for corporate finance work.

Within Corporate and M&A , tier 4

Ambos NBGO has ‘super industry knowledge, is flexible and adapts to the client’s specific needs, using a personal approach. It delivers; on time, with value, knowledge, competence, and emotional intelligence, all cost-effectively’. It has good partner strength in Brussels and Antwerp, strong followings from mid-market clients, and the support of ex-De Bandt managing partner Roel Nieuwdorp. The team acted on the €25m restructuring of Autogrill, and assisted Option on a €20m offering of share capital. Kurt Faes is ‘top of the bill’ while ‘ David Dessers’s strengths and qualities consist of years of experience.

Within Shipping and transport, Ambos NBGO is a first tier firm,

Peter Van de Vijver and Ingrid Van Clemen at Ambos NBGO receives great personal recognition; clients say ‘they look for practical solutions so long proceedings can be avoided’, and that the team ‘can be reached 24/7 which is very useful in shipping’; they also single out the firm’s presence in Ghent, Zebrugge and Antwerp. Work highlights included working with the Port Authority of Ghent and Arcelor Mittal. The firm also assisted Concordia in developing a new product for the transport and logistics insurance market.

2012

Global Guide recognises Kurt Faes and Roel Nieuwdorp as key individuals:

Managing partner at AMBOS NBGO, Kurt Faes "offers proactive solutions and is always on hand to answer queries, be they large or small," observes one client. He also wins praise for his calm and even-handed negotiation skills in addition to an in-depth knowledge of M&A proceedings. Also at the same firm, Roel Nieuwdorp is recognised as a seasoned practitioner with a wealth of experience.

2011

Global Guide recognises Kurt Faes and Roel Nieuwdorp as notable practioners:

Antwerp-based managing partner Kurt Faes of AMBOS NBGO is highly regarded by sources, who say: "His excellent service really makes you feel valued as a client." He has been kept busy providing acquisition and restructuring-related advice to Alcopa. At the same firm, the well-respected Roel Nieuwdorp is admired for his profound M&A expertise. He recently advised The Bank of New York Mellon on a German-Belgian bank merger.

Europe Guide recommends the firm Ambos NBGO and Kurt Faes and Roel Nieuwdorp as key individuals:

"The firm AMBOS NBGO came into being after a succesful merger in 2010 and is quickly gaining a strong reputation for mid-market local transactions. The team operates out of Antwerp and Brussels and comes particularly recommended for corporate, M&A and private equity work. Sources say: "The lawyers are really hands-on and offer very creative advice. Extremely good value for money".

Managing partner Kurt Faes specialised in M&A transcations and is praised for his excellent client care. As one scource noted, "he inspires confidence; I trust him completely."Meanwhile, the highly respected Roel Nieuwdorp continues to handle significant corporate and private equity transactions for both domestic and international clients."

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