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Hannelore Matthys

Hannelore Matthys is a partner in the transactions (corporate M&A) team. She focuses on corporate law with an emphasis on cross-border acquisitions and restructuring work. Her experience spans a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, renewable energy, life sciences and insurance. Her experience includes acting for Sopra Steria Group on its recommended all-cash public offer for Ordina, acting for Elicio in relation to several successful projects, including floating offshore wind farm tenders ScotWind Leasing (Scotland) and A05 (France). · Van Bael & Bellis

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About

Hannelore Matthys is a partner in the transactions (corporate M&A) team at Van Bael & Bellis, focusing on corporate law with an emphasis on cross-border acquisitions and restructuring. She was appointed partner in 2026 and has acted for clients including Sopra Steria Group on its recommended all-cash public offer for Ordina and for Elicio on floating offshore wind farm tenders such as ScotWind (Scotland) and A05 (France).

Practice areas

Corporate / M&ARestructuring

Office

Expertise

AgricultureRenewable EnergyLife SciencesInsuranceOffshore Wind

Education

  • University of Leuven, Master of Corporate Law, 2018
  • King's College London, LL.M. in Competition Law, 2013
  • University of Leuven, Master of Laws, magna cum laude, 2012
  • University of Oslo, Erasmus programme, 2011
  • University of Brussels and University of Leuven, Bachelor of Law, cum laude, 2010

Admissions

  • Member of the Brussels Bar

Languages

DutchEnglishFrench