Press Release

A significant hire from an international firm positions Brussels based ALTIUS as one of the leading independent real estate practices in Belgium.

Brussels, BE - 15 February 2010 - ALTIUS, one of the largest independent law firms in Belgium, has announced that Lieven Peeters will join as a Partner on 15 February 2010. Lieven joins ALTIUS from Linklaters where he started his career 13 years ago. He will considerably strengthen ALTIUS’ Real Estate & Regulatory department and the firm’s overall position on the Belgian market.

Lieven Peeters is an expert in real estate & construction law with a solid knowledge of contracts and commercial law. He is recognised as such by leading legal directories such as Chambers Europe and World Leading Experts. His real estate practice includes the structuring of real estate projects, real estate M&A, sale-and-leaseback transactions, divestments, joint ventures, leasing, PPP and split structures.

He has advised on various major transactions in Belgium involving large shopping centres, office buildings, logistics centres, large inner-city developments and other niche products such as senior housing, health & sports centres and mixed-use projects.

According to Lieven Peeters, “ALTIUS offers its clients high-quality legal services. Its cost-efficient approach and its attention to commercial considerations are of great importance in today’s market. Its exclusive relationship with tax law firm Tiberghien is particularly valuable for real estate clients. ALTIUS is well positioned to become one of the leading independent real estate practices in Belgium.”

ALTUS’ Managing Partner, Carine Van Regenmortel, adds: “We are proud to announce that Lieven Peeters will join our partnership. His arrival proves that real estate is a priority for our firm. We are convinced that this reinforcement will serve our clients’ needs better and allow our Real Estate & Regulatory department to further develop its outstanding services.”

William Timmermans, who together with Lieven Peeters will head ALTIUS’ Real Estate and Regulatory department, comments: “Lieven is an excellent lawyer with a remarkable international expertise. He’s a team player and aims for practical solutions. I’m convinced that, with his hands-on approach, he will fit in perfectly.”


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About ALTIUS

ALTIUS is one of the largest independent law firms in Belgium. It provides a broad range of legal services to multinational companies and financial institutions in various industry sectors on international and Belgian transactions, as well as acting as the day-to-day counsel for Belgian companies and Belgian subsidiaries of many multinationals. For all tax related issues, ALTIUS maintains an operational relationship with tax law firm Tiberghien.


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