For maturing and public companies

We maintain steady and open relationships with management teams, boards and constituents of corporations, advising on general corporate, governance and securities law matters, but also serving as a sounding board to work with you in search of innovation and how to make it happen within your organization.

Intellectual property is a core asset of our clients. From start to finish, Cambrian assists its clients in all licensing and partnering ventures, from day-to-day operations to bet-the-farm intellectual property transactions. We have extensive expertise in all IP-related situations, as well as in all commercial aspects related to licensing or partnering transactions, and will ensure that your greatest assets remains protected at all times.

Whether it concerns creating strategic alliances, joint or funded development, or joint ventures, there are a variety of options to engage committedly with emerging or established companies. We have developed a tailored practice that helps our clients steer a course through the various partnering models, giving them specific and concrete advice based on organizational considerations, relevant industry-specific standards and ultimate collaboration goals. We know how to put your organization in pole position to become or remain a leading innovator.

Corporations exploring innovation from within may be interested in setting up incubation programs or designing open innovation ecosystems. We have been involved in the conception and implementation of various ecosystems, sandboxing and incubation programs for a wide scale of industries. Cambrian is skilled in structuring the governance of such programs, as well as advising on the topic of IP and commercial aspects, to ensure the most favorable environment to stimulate innovative ideas, while safeguarding adequate protection of any valuable outcome of the innovation program.

Assisting with capital raisings in emerging growth companies is in our core DNA. We consistently negotiate and close venture financing in all shares and formats, giving us a broad perspective on what’s moving in the venture capital market in Belgium and abroad. We blend a pragmatic approach with the most recent market intelligence to help you close deals and build a promising portfolio that fits both the heritage and future of your organization. We work with you to create the type of deal that suits your purpose, whether you are in it to bring innovation to your industry or whether your investment is oriented toward a long-term strategic goal.

Our fund formation expertise combined with frequently assisting corporations in the innovation sector creates a unique skill set to assist corporations that are in the market to set up a corporate venture branch or fund. We partner with you to create an optimal fund formation and management approach that encompasses both your strategic considerations as a corporate organization as well as the more familiar intricacies of fund formation.

Acquiring an innovative industry player may in some circumstances be the most straightforward way to add innovation to your organization. We have built a state-of-the-art M&A practice to ensure that you are in the strongest position to achieve optimal results and reach your goals, ensuring continuity and end-to-end integration along the way.

We are set to revolutionize your approach to legal challenges. We understand that success is not just about winning cases; it is about building lasting relationships founded on trust, expertise, and unwavering commitment to your goals. Whether dealing with contractual disputes, liability claims or commercial disagreements, our dispute resolution team collaborates closely with our clients to defend and safeguard their interest in court, as well as in mediation and arbitration proceedings.

Representing companies, shareholders, and directors in a wide array of commercial and corporate conflicts, we handle disputes related to commercial contracts, shareholders’ rights, directors’ liability, and post-acquisition claims. Our litigators assist in negotiations, provide strategic litigation advice, and are prepared to pursue tenacious court proceedings if necessary.

We are also highly experienced in debt recovery, security rights, enforcement, and seizure procedures. While securing a judgment is pivotal, the subsequent hurdle of securing payment can be substantial. Conversely, we can assist you in effectively defending against creditors’ claims. Our profound understanding of complex commercial relationships equips us to navigate the legal intricacies of creditor-debtor discussions. In times of financial distress, we are adept at acting in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, providing support through challenging circumstances.