Nicole Van Ranst

Partner

Practice Areas

Corporate

Languages

Dutch, French, English

Contact

nicole.van.ranst@mvvp.be

+32 495 237 060

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Laura Coeckelberghs
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Nicole is one of the founding partners of the firm and specializes in corporate M&A transactions and private equity. She has successfully advised and represented clients in complex and high-value deals across various sectors, such as sports, media, entertainment, banking, and technology. Nicole is also a trusted advisor in family business matters.

Nicole is the current Chair of the Closely Held Companies Committee of the International Bar Association. She is also the past Chair of AIJA – International Young Lawyers Association.

Nicole graduate from Universiteit Gent and she is also a certified director by Guberna, the Belgian Institute of Directors, and an advisor for family businesses by the Institute for Family Businesses. She has completed several executive education programs at prestigious institutions, such as INSEAD and Antwerp Management School.