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Yannick Verrycke assists emerging and established growth companies in a wide variety of complex corporate and technology matters, including venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions and strategic alliances in a broad range of sectors and industries. He acts for clients at all stages of development – from entrepreneurs seeking company formation advice, to startups securing additional growth funding, and growth companies pursuing buy-and-build strategies. Yannick regularly provides advice to fund managers on the establishment and the operation of investment funds, including on the strategic aspects of fundraisings, carried interest arrangements and coinvestment schemes. In addition to his core practice, Yannick frequently assists software and healthtech companies in their day-to-day challenges by structuring and negotiating a wide range of technology and commercial transactions. Representative matters include licensing arrangements, research and development collaborations, joint ventures and other arrangements involving the commercial exploitation of technology and intellectual property. He is a frequent speaker at various accelerator and incubator programs for technology startups on topics such as investor readiness, corporate venturing models, co-founder arrangements, and equity incentive plans for employees. Yannick is a recommended individual in Legal500 and IFLR1000 for Corporate and M&A. Expertise Mergers & Acquisitions Venture Capital & Private Equity General Corporate IP / IT & Innovation Emerging and Growth companies Operational Legal Support Corporate Venturing