Leo Peeters
Of Counsel
Corporate Law and M&A / Commercial and Economic Law / Insolvency Law / Finance and Banking / Sustainability
As a strategic partner for our clients, I am always looking for the best solutions
Leo Peeters specializes in national and international corporate law and has assisted in a number of mergers and acquisitions, financings, and corporate restructurings.
He has extensive experience in contract law, commercial and economic law, banking and finance law, insolvency law, distribution law, corporate contract law, real estate law, telecom law, and arbitration.
He advises entrepreneurs and their companies in the early stages of their endeavors, including finance, drafting and negotiation of contracts, acquisition and sales of companies or divisions, and also in the restructuring of companies in difficulty (insolvency, WCO and bankruptcy) or dissolution. In addition, Leo practices all aspects of law related to art and culture. Leo has acquired broad experience during a professional career as legal professional with PricewaterhouseCoopers, and as a partner with Ernst & Young. In 1998, he was the founding partner of Peeters Advocaten-Avocats in co-operation with Ernst & Young. He also later became a partner at two additional law firms.
In 2009, Leo founded Peeters Law.
In 2019, Leo and Peeters Law decided to join forces with Koen de Puydt and his team to found Seeds of Law, which has since become Andersen in Belgium.
Leo is a member of the Brussels Bar.
Publications:
- Contribution to the report Doing Business 2017 “Equal Opportunity for All” of the World Bank Group.
- Publications regarding corporate and commercial law in several businessreviews;
Expertises
Sustainability
Finance and Banking
Insolvency Law
Commercial and Economic Law
Corporate Law and M&A
Qualification
- Master of Laws (Lic. Iuris) - VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) - 1981
- MBA (CEPAC) - ULB (Université Libre de Bruxelles Solvay) - 1986
- Financial Management - VLEKHO (Vlaamse Economische Hogeschool) - 1989
Languages
- Dutch
- French
- English
- German
Memberships
Conferences and seminars
Legal News
05.11.2026
•Real Estate, Renting and Co-ownership, Andersen in Belgium
New rules tighten requirements for sustainability claims in the real estate sector
Sustainable, green, energy-efficient or even climate-neutral: these terms have become commonplace in real estate communications. From the end of September, however, the use of such claims will be subject to stricter rules. The new rules aim to better protect consumers against misleading environmental claims. For businesses, the message is clear: commercial communications will need to be more precise.
30.10.2026
•Tax Law, Andersen in Belgium
Ex officio taxation: No “surprise” income without prior notice of adjustment
In its judgment of 8 May 2026, the Court of Cassation reaffirmed an important limitation on the tax authorities’ power to impose an assessment ex officio: where a taxpayer is assessed ex officio for failing to respond to a notice of adjustment, the assessment may only be based on income already identified in that notice. The tax authorities cannot introduce additional income that the taxpayer has never had an opportunity to challenge.
30.10.2026
•Tax Law, Andersen in Belgium
No Accounting Records, No Choice: Business Expenses Are Deductible in the Year of Payment
Court of Cassation, First Chamber, 18 June 2026, F.25.0070.N
28.10.2026
•Real Estate, Renting and Co-ownership, Event
The status of the real estate agent: 15 potential pitfalls examined
On the 15th of April 2027 Legal Learning is hosting a webinar taught by two of our Real Estate partners. It regards the updated Code of Conduct of the Professional Institute of Real Estate Agents, which entered into force on October 1, 2026.