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Guy Palmaers

Adviser

Guy Palmaers, partner, is a member of the Corporate Practice Group in our Luxembourg office. He focuses on mergers and acquisitions, cross-border corporate restructurings and general counselling on corporate and securities law matters.

+32 2 743 43 31 / +352 466 230 446
guy.palmaers@loyensloeff.com
Luxembourg, Brussels
English, French, German, Dutch
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Guy’s practice primarily focuses on mergers and acquisitions, cross-border corporate restructurings and general counselling on corporate and securities law matters. He represents both private equity and corporate clients in domestic and cross-border transactions. He has extensive deal experience across many industry sectors.
Guy is a frequent speaker on M&A and corporate law developments and has authored articles on M&A and cross-border restructurings and other topics. He has been an assistant professor at the University of Leuven (Jan Ronse Instituut – KU Leuven) and Hasselt University for many years. 

Expertises
Corporate / M&A Equity Capital Markets

Work highlights

Contributions

Memberships

Luxembourg Bar, 2011
Brussels Bar, 2000

Qualifications

LL.M. in Corporate Law, University of Brussels (KU Brussel), 1996
Lic.Jur., Magna Cum Laude, University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium, 1992

What others say

Guy Palmaers – a seasoned strategist with outstanding expertise and business acumen.
Legal 500 - EMEA (2026)
Guy Palmaers is a seasoned strategist with outstanding expertise and business acumen.'
Legal 500 - EMEA (2026)
"Guy Palmaers showcases deep expertise and experience in handling complex situations. He possesses exceptional strategic thinking and a business-oriented approach."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
Guy Palmaers is rated as Leading Individual.
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
"Guy Palmaers is one of the best lawyers we have ever worked with, having perfect understanding of the business and corporate needs of the client and able to see the big picture and find the best solutions."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
"Guy Palmaers is one of the best lawyers we have ever worked with, having perfect understanding of the business and corporate needs of the client and able to see the big picture and provide solutions-oriented advice."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
Guy Palmaers named "Leading individual" in Commercial, corporate and M&A
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
Guy Palmaers named "Leading individual" in Private equity
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
Guy Palmaers is recognized as Leading Individual in the Commercial, Corporate, M&A and Private Equity categories.
Legal 500 - EMEA (2021)
The 'outstanding' Guy Palmaers has many years' experience in the space and has superb insight into the structuring of cross-border private equity-led M&A.
Legal 500 - EMEA (2021)
As well as his involvement in sponsor-led M&A, the 'very professional and efficient' Guy Palmaers also regularly advises Luxembourg-based companies on their IPOs, as well as management and supervisory boards of Luxembourg-based listed companies on strategic corporate governance.
Legal 500 - EMEA (2021)
Luxembourg-based Guy Palmaers frequently handles complex cross-border restructuring and integration matters involving Belgium and Luxembourg.
Chambers & Partners - Global (2020)

Guy Palmaers

- Adviser

+32 2 743 43 31 / +352 466 230 446

guy.palmaers@loyensloeff.com

Luxembourg, Brussels

English, French, German, Dutch

Download vCard

<p>Guy Palmaers, partner, is a member of the Corporate Practice Group in our Luxembourg office. He focuses on mergers and acquisitions, cross-border corporate restructurings and general counselling on corporate and securities law matters.</p>

Guy’s practice primarily focuses on mergers and acquisitions, cross-border corporate restructurings and general counselling on corporate and securities law matters. He represents both private equity and corporate clients in domestic and cross-border transactions. He has extensive deal experience across many industry sectors.
Guy is a frequent speaker on M&A and corporate law developments and has authored articles on M&A and cross-border restructurings and other topics. He has been an assistant professor at the University of Leuven (Jan Ronse Instituut – KU Leuven) and Hasselt University for many years.