Benjamin Louwaege

Benjamin Louwaege is a Senior Associate at Lydian, a prominent Belgian law firm, where he specializes in corporate and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) law. Operating in a multilingual capacity with fluency in Dutch, English, and French, Louwaege serves both domestic and international clients across complex business transactions.

Louwaege's primary focus centers on guiding clients through all phases of corporate transactions. His transactional expertise encompasses comprehensive due diligence processes, strategic deal structuring, and the drafting and negotiation of complex transaction documents. He regularly advises on post-closing matters, ensuring seamless completion of corporate deals.

Beyond transactional work, Louwaege provides strategic counsel on corporate governance issues and shareholder agreements. His advisory services extend to corporate restructurings and joint venture formations, helping clients navigate complex organizational changes and strategic partnerships.

Louwaege has developed particular expertise in several key areas of corporate law. His M&A practice includes both domestic and cross-border transactions, while his private equity and venture capital work involves advising on investment structures and deal negotiations. He also handles corporate litigation matters and provides guidance on indemnity insurance issues.

Operating from Belgium, Louwaege's trilingual capabilities enable him to serve a diverse international clientele effectively. His experience spans contentious corporate matters, where he guides clients through strategic negotiations and dispute resolution processes. This comprehensive approach allows him to address both transactional and advisory needs within the corporate legal landscape.

Louwaege's practice encompasses general corporate law matters alongside his specialized focus areas, providing clients with integrated legal solutions across their business operations and strategic initiatives.

Benjamin Louwaege has worked on major transactions including Ciner Glass's 600 million euro investment and Naxicap Partners' sale of House of HR. He has co-authored articles on EU Inc legislation alongside colleagues Maxime Colle and Wouter De Vos.

Full name	Benjamin Louwaege
Role	Senior Associate
Organization	Lydian
Country	Belgium
Industry	Legal
Specialties	Mergers & Acquisitions · Private Equity · Corporate Governance · Joint Ventures · Corporate Litigation · Transaction Law
Languages	nl, en, fr
Consulting rate	EUR 150 per hour
Bookable	Yes — via TinRate

• Lydian Facilitates Ciner Glass's 600 Million Euro Investment for Cutting-Edge Glass Facility in Lommel — Lydian (2026-04-09)
  Benjamin Louwaege advised on corporate facets of Ciner Glass's 600 million euro investment for glass facility in Lommel.
• Lydian assists Naxicap Partners in the sale of its majority stake in House of HR — LexGo (2026-04-09)
  Benjamin Louwaege was part of the Lydian team representing Naxicap Partners in the sale of its majority stake in House of HR.

• Peter De Ryck - Lydian LinkedIn Profile (LinkedIn)
• Benjamin Louwaege Facebook Profile (Facebook)

• Lydian assists Naxicap Partners in the sale of its majority stake in House of HR (LexGo)

• What is Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)? (Mergers & Acquisitions)
• What is mergers and acquisitions (M&A)? (Mergers & Acquisitions)
• What is the difference between a merger and an acquisition? (Mergers & Acquisitions)
• What is corporate governance and why is it important for businesses? (Corporate Governance)
• What is due diligence in M&A transactions? (Mergers & Acquisitions)
• What is private equity and how does it work? (Private Equity)
• What is a private equity fund? (Private Equity)
• What is the typical structure of a private equity fund? (Private Equity)
• What is private equity investing? (Private Equity)
• What is private equity? (Private Equity)

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• Lydian Facilitates Ciner Glass's 600 Million Euro Investment (news)
• Lydian assists Visma with the acquisition of Teamleader (news)
• EU Inc: A new legal era for European businesses? (publication)
• EU Inc: Une nouvelle ère juridique pour les entreprises Européennes? (publication)
• Peter De Ryck - Lydian LinkedIn Profile
• Lydian assists Naxicap Partners in the sale of its majority stake in House of HR
• Benjamin Louwaege Facebook Profile
• Lydian - Belgian Business Law Firm

1. Lydian corporate news - Ciner Glass investment — accessed 2026-04-09
2. Peter De Ryck LinkedIn profile mentioning Benjamin Louwaege — accessed 2026-04-09
3. Lexology publication with Benjamin Louwaege as co-author — accessed 2026-04-09
4. Lydian deal announcement - House of HR transaction — accessed 2026-04-09
5. Lexology Article - French — accessed 2026-04-09
6. Benjamin Louwaege Facebook — accessed 2026-04-09
7. Lydian Company Page — accessed 2026-04-09