Virginie Fremat

Virginie Frémat

Partner
Antwerp
About

Virginie is a corporate M&A partner based in DLA’s Antwerp working hub and heading a team specialised in corporate and insurance law matters.

She is used to managing intricate national and international transactions and restructurings in different industries.

She has built up an expertise in respect of advising insurers, MGA’s and brokers regarding their Brexit strategy and the structuring thereof; W&I underwriting in M&A deals and the handling of claims; consolidation exercises in the insurance industry, transfer of run off portfolio’s, underwriting questions, etc. She is ranked as a leading individual for the Belgian insurance sector in the Legal 500.

Virginie is very active in the field of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and regularly gives seminars and advice to corporate clients about the CSRD and the CSDDD regulations as well as the implementation thereof. She is therefore a go-to person in the field of corporate governance and compliance.

Combining these different fields of expertise, Virginie is able to deliver legal solutions that align with her clients' business objectives.

Areas of FocusMergers and AcquisitionsCorporateRestructuringInsurance
Professional QualificationsAdvocate registered with the Orde van Advocaten te Antwerpen

EXPERIENCE

  • Assisting several funds in a roll up exercise in different industries (software, insurance brokerage, retail).
  • Provided sell and buy side support in multiple M&A transactions with both national and international dimensions, including restructuring and turnaround projects.
  • Assisted in the setup and structuring of multiple joint ventures between various corporate entities.
  • Coordination of distressed M&A projects with a focus on complex business carve-outs with global operations, including negotiating transitional service agreements (TSA) to ensure business continuity.
  • Coverage advise to multiple insurers in different fields of Belgian insurance law and leading the litigation around that (W&I, D&O, PI, Cyber, Construction, Environmental policies, etc.).
  • Drafting and advise on insurance policies under Belgian insurance law.
Languages
  • Dutch
  • French
  • English

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Recognised as a member of DLA Piper’s Tier 1-ranked insurance team by Legal 500, 2026
Education

  • Université Libre de Bruxelles, Postgraduate Business Law, 2006

  • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Law Degree, 2005

My latest insights

Events

M&A Tax & Funds Seminar

23 September 2025 .2 minute read

News
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DLA Piper Bolsters Insurance Sector with renowned M&A partner

30 March 2025 .2 minute read

Events

PE Masterclass: W&I and Tax liability insurance

25 February 2025 .1 minute read

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Phone

+32 496 61 91 52
(Work, Antwerp)
+32 328 72 835
(Mobile, Antwerp)