Bio

Patrick De Ridder serves as a trusted business advisor to public and private companies with global operations looking to acquire and divest businesses domestically and internationally. He concentrates his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, joint ventures and domestic and international supply chain management. Patrick also regularly counsels clients on general corporate and business law matters, helping them realize their strategic business objectives and goals. Patrick’s recent transactions have involved businesses with operations in the United States, South America, Europe and Asia, and have involved diverse industries, with a predominance in manufacturing, life sciences, and food and beverage. Patrick also currently serves as one of the London Governing Partners. Previously, he was Chair of the Mergers & Acquisitions and Cross-Border Transactions department, and also served as Chair of the Associates Committee and as a member of the Advisory Committee. Earlier in his career, Patrick acted as legal counsel to the secretary of state of the Brussels Region (Belgium), after which he practiced at a Belgian law firm. He also served as an assistant professor in European Community Law and Public International Law at the University of Leuven School of Law in Leuven, Belgium.