Linklaters Belgium obtained a significant number of promotions at the last Linklaters general partners’ meeting, held on 4 April 2009. These new appointments at global level bolster the position of the Belgian offices and illustrate their strategic importance within Linklaters.
The Belgian offices of Linklaters are delighted to announce the promotion of David Ballegeer and Arnaud Coibion to the select rank of Partner. In addition, Matthieu Duplat, Olivier Praet and Philippe Remels have been recognised for their major contribution as senior lawyers and promoted to the rank of Counsel.
David Ballegeer specialises in banking and finance law, including syndicated loans, acquisition and real estate financing, as well as capital markets transactions. David played a key role in advising financial institutions in Belgium on their recent restructuring and financing issues.
Arnaud Coibion is a specialist in corporate law and has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (including private equity transactions), joint ventures and corporate restructuring. Having worked in Belgium and in London, Arnaud advises corporate clients, private equity houses, international commercial and investment banks, mostly on cross-border transactions.
François De Bauw, Managing Partner Belgium, said:
“Over the last decade, the Belgian offices have undergone a far-reaching transformation from being an associate firm within a global alliance to forming an integral part of Linklaters LLP, a leading legal services provider around the world. Today, the offices in Brussels and in Antwerp confirm their importance within Linklaters as a centre of excellence for complex cross-border legal issues at the heart of Europe.
Linklaters’ highly competitive global structure has made it increasingly difficult for associates to access the top echelon of the firm. To be successful, associates need to combine expert knowledge, international mindset and strong business acumen. These recent promotions provide proof of Linklaters Belgium’s continuous high achievements.”
