Aubry Daerden Enhances Crowell & Moring's Brussels Office
Strengthens cross-border transactional capabilities
BRUSSELS / -- Aubry Daerden has joined Crowell & Moring's Brussels office as a partner in the Corporate Group, expanding the firm's capability to represent clients on complex corporate transactions in Belgium and the EU.
Daerden brings a proven track record of managing both cross-border and domestic deals, including strategic mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and joint ventures across various sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, transportation, and infrastructure. His expertise extends to aiding emerging technology companies, venture capital firms, and corporate investors throughout all stages of investment.
According to Thomas De Meese, co-managing partner of the firm's Brussels office, "Aubry's addition to our team enhances our ability to serve clients navigating sophisticated corporate matters. His deep transactional experience and commercial mindset will provide significant value to our clients and further our commitment to excellence in client service."
John Koenigsknecht, chair of Crowell's Corporate Group, expressed, "We are delighted to welcome Aubry to our corporate team. With over a decade of experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity, he brings valuable insights and skills to our practice. He has advised clients globally across many industries, including life sciences transactions, which is a key area where we have recently expanded our capabilities. His arrival supports our strategic goal of enhancing our corporate transactional capabilities in Brussels and London, broadening our reach in key European markets."
With a background that includes pivotal roles in landmark Belgian transactions over the past decade, Daerden is also known for supporting clients making investments in Luxembourg. Leveraging his in-depth knowledge of the French market, he has been instrumental in numerous high-profile Belgian-French cross-border deals, working frequently with CAC 40 companies and private equity sponsors in France concerning their interests in the Benelux region. Alongside his transactional practice, he serves as a trusted advisor to family shareholders, private companies, and trade associations on governance, compliance, and various corporate law matters.
Reflecting on his new role, Daerden stated, "I am honored to join Crowell, a high-caliber law firm with some of the brightest legal minds in Brussels and internationally. The firm has successfully maintained its agility and integration while expanding globally. At Crowell, I immediately felt a genuine sense of community and a culture of excellence, united by a shared vision to serve clients with the utmost standards, all while keeping a sense of humor. I look forward to assisting the firm's ongoing ambitions to expand its corporate capabilities in Europe and beyond while collaborating with clients on their strategic projects."
Daerden holds a bachelor’s degree in law and a master’s degree in private law from the Free University of Brussels, coupled with a LL.M. in international economic law from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Since 2023, he has been consistently recognized as a "Rising Star" in corporate law, mergers, acquisitions, and commercial matters by a leading legal publication.
About Crowell & Moring LLP
Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia. Leveraging extensive government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm empowers clients to seize opportunities while providing innovative solutions for complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property challenges. The firm is widely acknowledged for its commitment to pro bono service and its comprehensive initiatives promoting the professional and personal development of all members of the Crowell community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Aubry Daerden joining Crowell & Moring?
Aubry Daerden's addition enhances Crowell & Moring's capabilities in handling complex corporate transactions, benefitting their clients significantly.
What is the background of Aubry Daerden?
Aubry Daerden has over a decade of experience in mergers and acquisitions and specializes in various sectors, including life sciences and healthcare.
What are Crowell & Moring's key practice areas?
The firm focuses on regulatory and policy challenges, litigation, transactional law, intellectual property, and corporate matters.
How does Crowell & Moring support professional development?
Crowell & Moring is recognized for its commitment to pro bono service and offers comprehensive programs aimed at enhancing professional growth.
What kind of clients does Aubry Daerden typically work with?
He frequently assists emerging technology companies, venture capital firms, and corporate investors, addressing their diverse investment needs.
