Leading Firm
IT and Telecoms
Cresco Advocaten's broad coverage sees them advising on corporate partnering transactions as well as strategic IT and IP matters, often assisting companies with strategic advice on portfolio growth. The department also excels in the implementation of technology solutions into products through licensing, OEM licensing and joint-venture arrangements. David Dessers is a key port of call for a number of domestic technologies companies and entrepreneurs, who turn to him for assistance with their fundraising and acquisitions activities. Olivier Van Raemdonck is a seasoned lawyer who routinely works on innovative ventures related to complex commercial transactions.
Dispute Resolution
Based in Antwerp, Cresco Advocaten's focus on commercial litigation spans a number of sectors, with recent engagements seeing the team act for key regional clients from the worlds of financial estate, real estate, media, tech, and retail, among others. Practice head Steven Daems, who was promoted to partner in January 2022, is experienced in all manner of corporate and commercial matters, including shareholder disputes and directors' liability issues. Daems works in conjunction with counsel Natalie Lemense, a seasoned litigator whose focus encompasses contract claims and IT sector proceedings. Senior associate Emilie Praet is recommended for her capabilities in IP and IT work.
Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Cresco Advocaten has a strong focus on the start-up and scale-up space, advising venture capital funds, businesses, and entrepreneurs on strategic partnerships and joint ventures, fund formation and fundraising, and M&A. Alongside investment funds, the firm primarily advises clients within the tech and innovation space, including a number of fintech companies. The team is led by David Dessers, who is heavily involved in the technology sector, with Olivier Van Raemdonck also a key name for both fund and M&A work.
