We are honoured to announce that Cresco has secured an outstanding position in the latest Legal 500 rankings across all its practice areas: Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Private Equity, IT and Telecoms, and Dispute Resolution. 🚀

This achievement speaks volumes about the firm's expertise and commitment to excellence. Through their diligence and dedication, the Cresco lawyers have elevated Cresco’s reputation, earning well-deserved recognition.

No fewer than eight of our lawyers have been acknowledged for their remarkable performances: David Dessers, Glenn L'hoëst, Olivier Van Raemdonck, Steven Daems, Emilie Praet, Ward Verwaeren, Elyse Vandevelde, and Amber Sampana. 🌟

David Dessers has achieved a new ranking as ‘Leading Partner’ in Private Equity and IT & Telecoms, while Glenn L’hoëst (Private Equity) and Olivier Van Raemdonck (IT & Telecoms) have earned the title of ‘Next Generation Partner’.

Cresco’s success is not only the result of our team’s hard work and tailored solutions but also of the invaluable trust of our clients, for which we would like to express our deepest gratitude.

For more information and testimonials about Cresco's rankings on Legal 500, please visit the link 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/gkGsN4d4
#Cresco #team #legal500 #rankings

We officially welcome Félice Put as the newest addition to the Cresco team! 🚀

With a background in both entrepreneurship and the financial sector, she brings valuable expertise in accounting, business operations, and marketing. Her behind-the-scenes support ensures smooth operations for both our team and clients.

#Cresco #welcome #team

💡 New co:lab seminar coming up!

In today’s dynamic business landscape, joint ventures offer a powerful way to pool capital, expertise and innovation. But beyond legally solid agreements, success lies in strategy, governance and execution.

Join Wouter Vanderheere (Chief Corporate Affairs at itsme®) and Olivier Van Raemdonck (Managing Partner at Cresco) for an exclusive co:lab seminar on building and managing high-impact joint ventures.

Discover real-world insights from itsme®, a strategic joint venture between leading banks and telecom providers that revolutionized digital identity in Belgium.

Key topics include:
🔸 Structuring and negotiating joint ventures
🔸 Development and commercialization strategies
🔸 Governance frameworks and decision-making
🔸 Conflict resolution and exit planning

📅 April 23, 2025 at 12 am (lunch included!)
📍 Location: Cresco offices

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to build, manage, and future-proof your joint ventures for lasting success.

Secure your (free!) spot 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSGiaRxv
#colab #seminar #jointventures

In venture capital, it’s not just about providing financial support, it’s about challenging ideas, offering strategic insights, and fueling real innovation.

In our latest co:lab episode Katleen Vandersmissen, Managing Partner at HERAN Partners, explores how investors can go beyond capital, helping startups navigate challenges, refine their vision, and scale smarter.

Listen now to the full episode to discover how founders and investors can build the future of HealthTech and MedTech together. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8x9kBah
#colab #podcast #venturecapital #innovation #entrepreneurship

Join the conversation on AgTech partnerships at CropIB 2025! 🚀

We’ll be at the CROP Innovation & Business Conference in Cologne from March 31 to April 1, and we would love to connect! 🌱

At Cresco, we provide legal and strategic guidance to help startups and corporates build strong, successful collaborations that drive AgTech innovation. But how do you align goals, build trust, and create partnerships that truly work?

Join our Founding Partner, David Dessers, on April 1 at 13:30, as he shares insights on how to structure and scale startup-corporate collaborations, hosted by our partner biotope by VIB. He’ll be speaking alongside:
👉 Anne Helfer (biotope by VIB) – building ecosystems for AgTech innovation
👉 Pernille Ollendorff Hede (Healthycrop) – leading the way in sustainable crop solutions
👉 Scott Jarrett (Elaniti) – navigating startup growth in a corporate world

Working on an AgTech startup? Exploring new partnerships? Just curious? Let’s chat! Come find us at CropIB and let’s talk about how strong collaborations can drive real impact in agriculture.

#AgTech #innovation #startups #partnerships #CropIB2025