Annelies Denecker

Annelies Denecker has extensive legal experience, currently serving as Company Secretary and Legal Head of Corporate Transactions at Galapagos since November 2017, where responsibilities include corporate, transactional, and alliances legal support. Prior to this, Annelies worked as Senior Counsel, negotiating exclusive license and collaboration agreements and providing corporate governance advice. Annelies's earlier roles include Senior Attorney at Eubelius from January 2009 to November 2017, focusing on corporate governance, M&A practices, and assisting clients with corporate litigation and financial difficulties. Annelies began her legal career as an Attorney at elegis, emphasizing litigation across various legal fields. Annelies holds multiple degrees, including a Master's in Law from the University of Antwerp and a Master's in Criminological Sciences from Ghent University, along with post-graduate training in Bankruptcy receiver-liquidator.