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Olivier Clevenbergh is vennoot in de Corporate and M&A praktijkgroep. Hij behandelt ook geschillen.

Hij is momenteel de Managing Partner van het kantoor.

Olivier begeleidt cliënten bij de vervreemding en de overname van ondernemingen (aandelen en activa), fusies en herstructureringen van vennootschappen, zowel op nationaal als op internationaal niveau. Hij heeft ook specifieke expertise in commerciële contracten die vormen van samenwerking tussen ondernemingen organiseren, zoals joint ventures en franchiseovereenkomsten.

Olivier combineert zijn transactionele activiteit met een geschillenpraktijk die dezelfde domeinen bestrijkt. Hij vertegenwoordigt cliënten in geschillen op het vlak van vennootschaps- en contractenrecht voor rechtbanken en arbitragecolleges.

Zijn activiteit op het vlak van geschillenbeslechting heeft in het bijzonder betrekking op vorderingen na een overname (verklaringen en waarborgen, prijsaanpassing, earn-out, niet-concurrentiebedingen…), conflicten tussen aandeelhouders, precontractuele aansprakelijkheid en de verplichtingen en aansprakelijkheid van bestuurders. Hij verleent ook advies in deze domeinen.

Olivier is een van de weinige Belgische advocaten die zowel voor zijn transactie- als voor zijn geschillenpraktijk een ranking heeft in de toonaangevende juridische gidsen. Dankzij deze combinatie is hij goed onderlegd om zijn cliënten op een efficiënte manier te beschermen tijdens onderhandelingen en het opstellen van overeenkomsten en beheerst hij perfect het mechanisme van overnametransacties en aandeelhoudersovereenkomsten in geval van een geschil.


Opleiding

Olivier Clevenbergh behaalde een diploma in de rechten aan de Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) in 1989 en een Speciale licentie in economisch recht aan dezelfde universiteit in 1991.

Toelating

Olivier Clevenbergh is sinds 1989 lid van de Brusselse balie en sinds 2024 lid van de Luxemburgse balie (Lijst IV).. In 1995 werd hij toegelaten als “solicitor of England and Wales”.

Areas of expertise
Office

Brussel

Languages

Frans, Nederlands en Engels

recommendations

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James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

"I left everything in your care and almost a year later my case was finished. People were courteous. Recently I insisted another friend use you."

James Watson, Lynx

Recognitions

Chambers Europe 2022 - Corporate and M&A

Clients say that they "are really happy with" Olivier Clevenbergh and emphasise his ability on commercial and corporate agreements. He is also highly experienced advising on restructuring and M&A transactions.

Who's Who Legal

Global Leader Corporate Governance 2022 and M&A 2022

Leaders League

Excellent in Corporate / M&A

Chambers Europe 2023 - Corporate and M&A

"Olivier Clevenbergh is a seasoned and efficient lawyer who is capable of providing reliable and creative solutions."

Chambers Europe 2023 - Dispute Resolution: Litigation

"Olivier Clevenbergh is intelligent, hands-on and pragmatic."


Legal 500 2023 - Dispute Resolution

‘On top of his technical and legal expertise, Olivier Clevenbergh works with his heart, behaves with humanity and can be very pragmatic.’

Legal 500 2022 - Corporate and M&A

‘We worked with Olivier Clevenbergh and Julie Lo Bue: very high quality services.’

Legal 500 2022 - Dispute Resolution

‘Olivier Clevenbergh and Sébastien Ryelandt are excellent lawyers.’

Chambers Europe 2021

Olivier Clevenbergh advises on acquisitions and is experienced in contentious M&A matters. One client comments that Clevenbergh is "very competent, rigorous, reliable and a good adviser." Another interviewee adds that Clevenbergh has "a fast understanding of the situation, is a good adviser and can take care of every part of the sale and discussion."


Olivier Clevenbergh represents clients in construction litigation, franchise agreement breaches and shareholder disputes. One interviewee attests that Clevenbergh is "very agreeable in negotiations, he is quite an all-rounder," adding that this "makes him a pragmatic and client-sensitive lawyer."


Legal 500 2021

‘We mainly work with Olivier Clevenbergh. What we appreciate in him is that he does not only advise on the legal issues but gives a broader guidance in the way we should make our deals, without being too intrusive.‘


‘Olivier Clevenbergh : availability; smartness in negotiation; human approach to complex litigations‘.

IFLR1000 2021

Highly Regarded: Olivier Clevenbergh

Chambers Europe 2020

Olivier Clevenbergh (Band 3) acts for shareholders and private equity funds on acquisitions, sales and structuring. A source notes: "He is a bright lawyer and has strong negotiation skills and a clear strategic vision." 

Legal 500 2019

Industry focus: Retail – Tier 1

Strelia has significant experience assisting retail sector clients with setting up and developing operations in Belgium. It acts for Carrefour on its Belgian franchise activities and advises the same client on various commercial contracts. The group is also assisting with Burger King's expansion in Belgium. Olivier Clevenbergh and Jean-Pierre Fierens are key names to note. Veritas and Point Carré are also clients.

Chambers Europe 2019

Clients appreciate that Olivier Clevenbergh has the "ability to provide clear guidance in complex matters," adding that he is "strong in establishing strategies, tough in negotiations and always remains pragmatic." He advises on a range of M&A transactions, often representing buyers.

Olivier Clevenbergh is reputed for his handling of corporate disputes and commercial contracts, as well as acting as counsel in Belgian arbitral tribunals. He advises on litigation relating to bankruptcies, franchising agreements and shareholder disputes.

 

Chambers Global 2018

Olivier Clevenbergh is described by sources as a "delight to deal with" and garners particular praise from clients for his responsiveness. He recently advised the shareholders of MS Découpe on the sale of 100% of the company's share capital to Simpson Strong Tie and has notable experience handling corporate litigation.

Olivier Clevenbergh handles commercial contracts and M&A disputes and acts as counsel in Belgian arbitration tribunals. Sources view him as a "terrific litigator" with impressive experience and a focus on distribution law litigation.


Chambers Europe 2017

Olivier Clevenbergh is "an absolutely outstanding corporate lawyer and a very nice person as well," say sources. He primarily acts on private equity and M&A transactions as well as corporate governance issues and he recently advised ING on its acquisition of Qustomer.


Olivier Clevenbergh focuses particularly on shareholder and franchising disputes. Sources say he "will fight hard, he's tough," adding that he is a "very good commercial litigator." He has recently been advising Carrefour on several disputes with its Belgian franchisees.


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