Belgium

Monard Law is an independent business law firm founded in 1990. The firm has presence in a variety of Belgian cities such as Antwerp, Brussels, Hasselt, Lommel and Ghent. The team is led by Pieter Van den Broeck, who is also a prominent lawyer in the M&A practice. The firm has notable strengths in banking, project finance, project development and M&A.

Highlights

The firm advised Total Specific Solutions on its 100% share acquisition of Cipal-Schaubroeck.

The firm also advised Down2Earth Continuation Fund Privak CommV and the management of the Hengelhoef Concrete Joints on the 100% share acquisition of Jointco.

The firm advised KBC Bank and BNP Paribas Fortis on the bidding and design phase for the first lot of 27 new school buildings to be developed in the Flanders Region in Belgium.

Key Clients

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg, BNP Paribas Fortis, ING Bank Belgium, Keytrade Bank, Total Specific Solutions.

Testimonials

2025

“Their deep understanding of project finance, combined with a strategic, commercially minded and pragmatic approach, as well as their talent to consistently balance investor, lender, and developer interests throughout the entire project.” – M&A Client

“They are hands-on, pro-actively and quick.” – M&A Client

“They have an in-depth knowledge of our business & thus provide to the point & pro-active advice. The team is well rounded & very supportive in different projects & procedures." – M&A Client

“Hands on; available; and good knowledge.” – M&A Client

“Monard Law offers good value for money. Benoit Samyn has much experience in the PPP field.” – Project finance Client

“Pieter Van den Broeck guided me throughout the entire process as a trusted advisor. We have been working together for a long time, so he knows our business well. He is very responsive, pragmatic and boasts very strong expertise and experience. During a challenging process with short deadlines, he and his team also cooperated very efficiently with our corporate finance adviser and opposing counsel. In specific niches outside his area of expertise, he involves the right experts within the Monard network, when necessary, but without introducing unnecessary costs or complexity. I would, and already have, highly recommended Pieter and his team for such transactions.” - Pieter Van den Broeck

“Pro-active, quick and great problem solver.” - Pieter Van den Broeck

“Very good follow-up. Excellent M&A-knowledge that we can scale to our business.” - Pieter Van den Broeck

“Good communicator and hands on problem solver.” – Nick Samyn

“Manage the dossiers and the client relationships.” – Benoit Samyn

2024

“The offer the necessary experience and track record regarding BFM-contracts. They prove to be very flexible in providing assistance when needed. This translates in a very fast response time when we ask questions or in the ability to be present in meetings as our partner.” - Project development

“Clear communication - great team - excellent knowledge” - M&A

“Problem solving mindset, quick reaction time, to the point, result focused, long expertise in the matter.” - M&A

Jean-Pierre Buyle    

“He is the counsel you call if you are in need of urgent advice."

Thomas Christiaens

"He is very accessible, is good at analysing a situation and provides solutions within an acceptable timeframe.”

Benoit Samyn          

“Deep knowlegde of the matter, nice person to work with, problem solving thinker, quick reaction time, very good follow up."

Pieter Van den Broeck        

"Strong knowledge - good communication - good team leader."