Member Profile

Tom was admitted to the Brussels Bar in 2012. Prior to joining the bar, he held various management and legal positions in the financial industry.

Currently, Tom advises companies and financial institutions on all aspects of banking and financial law, corporate law and general contract law. Tom has a broad experience in dealing with a wide range of corporate and commercial law matters, with a particular focus on M&A, restructurings, corporate finance transactions, shareholder issues, corporate governance and property transactions.

Tom’s practice also covers banking, insurance and the regulation of financial markets. He has been counsel to many complex and high-profile transactions, involving Belgian companies as well as foreign multinational companies.

With many years of experience in various European countries, the banking and finance department at Buyle legal has been recognized for its expertise in this area.

In a sector which is constantly moving with new products and innovations, our dedicated team has the knowledge and practice to remain at the forefront of changes in the financial sector. Our hands-on approach suits the needs of our clients in their cross-border and national activities.

The banking and finance department advises both local and multinational companies, banks, financial institutions, asset managers, investment funds and public authorities in the following matters:

•Asset based and structured finance:

•Banking

•Capital markets and financial instruments

•Investment funds and pension funds

•Syndicated loans

•Private equity and venture capital

•Compliance

•Securitisation

•Financial Watch

Buyle legal acquired substantial experience and know-how by representing and advising major Belgian and foreign banks and financial institutions, located i.a. in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the USA, Brazil, Niger, South Africa, Syria.

Buyle legal is very active in litigation and arbitration with respect to banking and financial matters. She advises her clients about the structuring of all kinds of financial transactions and with respect to regulatory issues and compliance.

Buyle legal advised banks and financial institutions about cross-border transactions to be implemented in foreign jurisdictions e.g. the USA, Brazil, Luxemburg, several African countries.

Banking & Finance, General Commercial, Company Law, Companies in distress and restructuring, European and Competition Law, Energy, Employment, Insurance, Intellectual Property, ICT, Real Estate, Planning and Environment, Private wealth management and estate planning, Tax.

Buyle legal represents all major Belgian banks, as well as several smaller financial institutions and a number of international banks active in Belgium. Buyle legal also represents various large and multinational companies, active in Belgium and abroad.

- Master of Laws, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

- LL.M. in Business Law, Universiteit Antwerpen

- LL.M. in Taxation, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

- Postgraduate Degree in Real Estate, KUL-KULAK

Law Europe International, founded in 1992, is a fast-growing international network of independent business law firms providing a full range of professional legal services to corporations and businesses.

Advoc Europe was founded in 1990 by independent law firms to be able to give legal assistance outside the country of their clients. The founders of Advoc wanted to reunite independent law firms with a deep concern for client’s service and a high quality code accepted by all its members. Advoc was first created in Europe and is the incubator of the creation of Advoc Asia, Advoc South America en Advoc Africa.

Law Europe International, founded in 1992, is a fast-growing international network of independent business law firms providing a full range of professional legal services to professionals, focusing on quality, cost-efficiency and personal service. Member firms are well established locally and close contact is maintained across the network. The group’s philosophy is to harness these close working relationships to facilitate cross border client work by delivering efficient, cost-effective advice as well as providing an active exchange of specialist information between members.”

Since 2009, our partner Daniel Van der Mosen is the chairman of Law Europe International, after he served as a manager since 2002.

Buyle Legal was awarded best Best Law Firm for Banking & Finance at the 2013 and 2014 Belgian Legal Awards. In 2015, Buyle Legal was awarded a gold medal in the category “Best independent Belgian Law Firm” at the Paris Legal Awards (Trophées Du Droit).