Taylor Wessing continues its growth with the addition of a new Corporate / M&A team in Brussels. Partner Toon Rummens followed by Associate Emile Vanrobaeys. This expansion marks an important step towards a full-service office in Brussels, following significant growth since its establishment in 2018.

Head of Corporate / M&A the Netherlands & Belgium Zabdaj Pollen: We are delighted with the arrival of Toon and Emile. With his 14 years of experience, Toon brings not only his expertise in Corporate / M&A and corporate law, but also extensive experience in Real Estate M&A. Toon's strong reputation and international experience are a valuable addition to our existing practice and cross-border M&A approach and are an added value for our clients. Moreover, with Emile's arrival, we have secured an energetic specialist with relevant experience in corporate law.

Taylor Wessing's Corporate / M&A team is recognised by Legal500 and Chambers as one of the strongest in Europe. With the addition of the Brussels team, Taylor Wessing continues to build an integrated Corporate / M&A Benelux team. By 2023, the international team advised on more than 1,000 M&A, private equity and venture capital deals, including 230 cross-border ones. Taylor Wessing is widely recognised for its extensive expertise in technology, media & communications, life sciences & healthcare, real estate & energy and private wealth.

It is a great opportunity to be part of Taylor Wessing's team. A leading international firm known for its comprehensive business and I look forward to expanding the corporate practice in Belgium.” - Toon Rummens | Partner.

Toon specialises in corporate law with a particular focus on the field of ESG. He will lead the Corporate / M&A team in Brussels.