‘A strong, hands-on and knowledgeable team which is always available and open to feedback.’

‘Individuals know the market and industry-specific requirements therein. They have broad experience and are able to solve difficult challenges.’

‘The excellent Justin Steer leads a world-class team of associates, namely Megan McNutt, who is capable of navigating any international and complex transaction.’

‘An excellent team and great even on an international scale.’

‘Arne Grimme, Klaas de Vries, Lennart Keijzer are each excellent in their own M&A fields; Michael Schouten stands out for governance and the unrivalled Jan Willem Hoevers does for equity capital markets.’

‘Gaby Smeenk and her team are second-to-none. Fantastic to work with, extremely smart and pragmatic negotiators.’

‘Great teamwork and good knowledge of M&A.’

‘Good cooperation with internal legal team, with specific know-how on certain areas like capital markets, asset management and regulatory law.’

‘Very good understanding of the specific needs of their clients, objectives and industry specifics.’

‘The team provides a good combination of thorough legal analysis and practical guidance so that, as a client, one feels well-supported without getting stuck in unnecessary details or nit-picking.’

‘As a group and as individuals the members of the team are a pleasure to work with.’

‘A nimble and effective team.’

‘The team has strong M&A capabilities and resources and an ability to handle transactions across several jurisdictions.’

‘Stephanie Horowitz and Hansuya Reddy are well-connected with good knowledge of the Dutch market standards.’

‘The corporate team of Clifford Chance led by Greg Crookes is a very good, and efficiently operating team.’

‘Saloua Ouchan is calm, composed, and always has a positive energy.’

‘They are quick to respond, accurate and sometimes offer advice that goes beyond expectations. As we, the clients, have different cultures and languages, we found their understanding of these differences very useful in providing us with advice.’

‘A professional firm with a flexible approach to assist international deals outside the Netherlands in a pragmatic way.’

‘Bram Caudri uses a very to-the-point approach to reach pragmatic solutions in international and complex deals. He is a pleasure to work with and have a high-quality output.’

‘The Houthoff team has assembled the best qualified subject matter experts I have worked with. The commercial, corporate and M&A team are knowledgeable, practical and very efficient. They have spent time learning and understanding our business needs, so they are better able to advise on risk and legal issues. They are an excellent M&A advisory team.’

‘The notarial/corporate team is very hands-on, knowledgeable and very much embedded with other teams.’

‘The combination of this team, with their M&A, employment, tax and regulatory teams and our inhouse teams work really well.’

‘The Loyens & Loeff M&A team provides excellent service and quality.’

‘The AKD team are nothing short of fantastic. We have a complicated group structure with shareholders all around the world, and AKD’s ability to consider multiple jurisdictions and multiple elements of a deal and propose a structure that works considering all elements is phenomenal. They always have the company’s best interest at heart which has made us a customer for life.’

‘Always available, always willing to go the extra mile and always have a great attitude. Peter Cohen and Wouter Kros from the AKD team were nothing short of amazing in our most recent transaction.’

‘The team is very dedicated and always very helpful, as well as collaborative.’

‘The DLA team is very dedicated, results-oriented and highly practical. All advisors I have worked with are responsive and think ahead.’

‘Pabe Suurd is a dedicated, results-oriented and highly practical candidate civil law notary. He is very responsive, thinking ahead and planning well. Pabe understands his client’s business and priorities. He is reliable in meeting agreed deadlines without compromising quality, and has a positive attitude.’

‘A great group – they brought the correct resources to the correct piece and part of the process. We spent a couple of years working through a frustrating transaction and they were good and helpful all the way through.’

‘Bastiaan Kout is smart, practical and great to work with: has a quick understanding of the matter, has an impressive ‘can do’ attitude, and is just fun to work with.’

‘Knowledge of all sectors of the renewable market from a wide-range of deals across different stages and involving various technologies. They also understand the latest regulatory updates as well as international precedents.’

‘Always available and able to answer questions on a range of topics.’

‘NRF’s Amsterdam team has a number of good all-rounders in its commercial, corporate and M&A practice. They are driven, highly organised and knowledgeable.’

‘Saskia Blokland and Jasper Geerdes are highly responsive, organised, knowledgeable, and very supportive of the needs of the client.’

‘Heimon Smits is a nice and calm person to work with. He looks for solutions. Joeri Noteborn is thorough and delivers as promised.’

‘A very experienced team with a hands-on and practical attitude.’

‘They really understand the interests of the client and take responsibility for the process and explain the process steps and decisions.’

‘Full focus on practical solutions and best results for their client. I have been involved in many acquisitions and selling processes but 9corporate offers great quality for reasonable rates.’

‘Pieter understands M&A and has a view much broader than just the legal angle. Gieneke van Nierop is a top notary who is hands-on and delivers a great quality of work and proactive advice.’

‘Pieter is a well-known player in healthcare M&A transactions, who knows his business and only needs half a word to understand your needs.’

‘CMS possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of M&A law and has consistently demonstrated the ability to navigate complex legal issues with precision and efficiency. Their attention-to-detail and commitment to ensuring that every aspect of a transaction is thoroughly analysed and executed is truly commendable.’

‘The team is very approachable, knowledgeable and really feels like an extension of our own in-house team.’

‘They are pragmatic, practical and know the market inside-out. Very much value for money and exceptional in matter management.’

‘Kuif Klein Wassink is a very pleasant and knowledgeable partner who always stays calm and has a good feel for the wishes of the client and cultural sensitivities where relevant.’

‘Pieter van Uchelen has come to develop a great understanding of our organisation at all levels and is able to deliver work fit for purpose for us, our portfolio companies and their senior management.’

‘The team led by Pieter van Uchelen has provided excellent advice and process management skills and guided us through an ambitious M&A process with clear focus on delivering the target. Pieter and team mastered all aspects of the transaction, including managing outside counsel from various jurisdictions, and delivered solutions on time.’

‘Pieter van Uchelen was at all times responsive, focused and on top of every detail. He never failed to deliver a solution where one was needed. Lisette Smits van Oyen was also responsive and a great asset on the deal team from day one.’

‘A strong team of entrepreneurs, which is reflected in the way they do business; pragmatically and geared towards solving problems in an efficient and effective manner.’

‘Herald Jongen is the leading outsourcing M&A expert in the Benelux with a strong track record advising financial institutions.’

‘Fast, accurate, streetwise and value for money.’

‘Very proactive, with a value for money attitude. They are always fast to respond and are my preferred referral firm in the region.’

‘Stan is my go-to person, and he always manages to find great people in the team to speak with on various specific matters.’

‘Very committed, available and skilled team. Associates are high-level and able to lead negotiations. We have been working with the team for 6 years and haven’t considered changing.’

‘They are committed to the company clients and follow up well. They also cooperate well in cross-country contexts.’

‘Danielle du Bois-Buné and Bastiaan van Rath are noteworthy.’

‘Team members are hardworking, reliable and commercial with solid execution skills. ’

‘They present a no-nonsense attitude with focus on material matters and an ability to level with lawyers from other parties and to set the tone in negotiations.’

‘A very capable team of professionals who cover various aspects. They offer excellent advice and are to the point, providing a clear path and opinions. Billing is very transparent and fair. Their collaboration was beyond any expectations and the team delivered the service on time and in a very accurate and professional manner.’

‘Communicative and accessible.’

‘They work proactively, are trustworthy and always have the end goal of the client in mind.’

‘We have been really pleased with the excellent and pleasant service provided by Herke van Hulst.’

‘They have expert knowledge of the market we operate in, and provide an all-round service.’

‘It is great to have Leo next to us and bring the deals to the finish quickly. The bigger picture matters. The team is great fun to work with, sharp, to-the-point, attentive to our way of working, while not afraid to challenge, and has a keen eye for sensitivities in process situations without losing focus on the heart of the matter.’

‘Elise Boehmer stands out for her hard work, efficient project management and pragmatism.’

‘A great team; thoroughly understanding of the fine art of M&A and made up of skilled individuals complementing each other in the various areas. I would highly recommend working with Simmons & Simmons.’

‘Strong energy, capabilities and pragmatism.’

‘Reijnoud Homveld and Lodewijk Vonken provide practical solutions and good quality of work. They are very helpful not only at thinking through a legal lens, but also from  a broader perspective to help close transaction in best way possible. They listen, understands client needs very well and are creative enough to achieve the goals of all parties.’

‘Professional, knowledgeable, client focused, responsive and efficient.’

‘They provide swift and spot-on advice, including alternative solutions and recommendations for the best way forward. In other words, the team not only gives legal advice but also guides you in a very professional way.’

‘Hugo Reumkens and Myrthe Sevinga provide guidance and legal advice while trying to address the case at hand as if they were the client, which makes working with them very pleasant and fruitful.’

‘The team is responsive. It provides hands-on advice on a tactical level. Matters are being handled by a multidisciplinary team, with all relevant subject matter experts involved. The firm is able to engage international experts quickly too.’

‘Great, efficient and highly dedicated team.’

‘Rhamsey Croes is very commercially-oriented and pragmatic, very dedicated and stands out from the crowd.’

‘A team of likeable people who seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs. It was honestly a pleasure working with them in stressful times.’

‘They stand out for their responsiveness, pragmatism, professionalism, provision of great legal support, and drive.’

‘Quirijn has a longstanding relationship with us as clients so actually knows what drives us, is excellent in providing pragmatic advice, and sharp as a knife. Evert has in-depth knowledge of the area and great communicating skills – he is structured and totally switched on. Babette acts quickly, is easily accessible and has good knowledge.’

‘Evert van der Kaa is a very professional, knowledgeable, and communicative lawyer. He concisely and thoroughly grasps legal matters and translates them into understandable, accurate advice. He has a helicopter view, is an exceptional listener and a tough negotiator. He has helped us with great success and we would definitely recommend him.’

‘Mr Van de Kaa gets right to the point and makes complex concepts easy to understand.’

‘The corporate team of Buren works together seamlessly on transactions while coordinating a lot in the background. The partner on the matter is always aware of any issues that are handled by the team. This results in a fully integrated approach which is not often seen with other full-service law-firms.’

‘Tjeerd Aghina stands out as a corporate M&A partner with a deep technical knowledge and great eye for detail while maintaining focus on what’s important from a commercial perspective. He is creative and comes up with solutions for any issues that arise.’

‘A strong M&A and corporate practice.’

‘A very dedicated and proactive team, always thinking two steps ahead.’

‘Very talented and dedicated people who are always available when needed.’

‘A boutique firm which provides a personal service – they also have good availability.’

‘An experienced and very dedicated team. Their thorough approach helps us to stay in control and manage the delicate situation we are in. Their experience and responsiveness make them unique in this area.’

‘Guus Kemperink has a wealth of experience and is very keen. Luke van de Laar is thorough, quick and customer-focused. One feels in safe hands dealing with KMW.’

‘The team is fully committed and extremely responsive; always ready to promptly provide the client with precise legal answers.’

‘The OC team excels by taking a problem-solving and pragmatic approach to corporate law. The partners have a strong sense of business which leads to a situation wherein one has a truly value-added legal partner by one’s side.’

‘Proactive communication and always on-time delivery.’

‘Commercial, practicable approach and fast response times atop a good understanding of German market realities such that cross-border engagements are seamless.’

‘Good in public sector M&A and sensitive stakeholder situations.’

‘They show exceptional sensitivity for challenges on a governance and interpersonal level, in addition to the more technical legal challenges and typical M&A discussions. They are also highly skilled in the drafting of not only contracts, but also memos, tactical emails, and summaries. ’

‘Carel van Swaay misses nothing and is clear in what he sees and on recommending the best course of action therein. A perfect advisor.’

‘Rutgers & Posch’s efficient team is formed of members with specific knowledge. Sound advice is combined with sensible client-friendly billing, which is highly appreciated.’

‘The knowledge base within Rutgers & Posch is broad and fulfils needs as required. Collaboration is very friendly too.’

‘Lennaert Posch has a very hands-on and pragmatic approach, he keeps the interests of the client an extremely high priority. He is pleasant to work with, highly analytical and professional.’

‘Anthony and Marnix have a vast experience in mid-market M&A and in venture capital in the tech industry, with an entrepreneurial and practical approach re how to advise and structure transactions, built on a profound knowledge of both applicable laws and more importantly market practices.’

‘Marnix Geraerts’ communication is fast, highly effective and creative where necessary.’

‘The Taylor Wessing team helped me not only to navigate the legal issues but also to quantify risks. They provided guidance on where to give and where not to give in the negotiation of the SPA.’

‘Roald Subnel is a great lawyer who understands the conflicts that sometimes can occur between legal and business interests.’

‘It is about the deal and not about fighting or game playing with the other side.’

‘An excellent team with great legal expertise that provides excellent advice and a pragmatic approach to complex issues. The team is very professional, proactive, and dedicated, and has a personal approach.’

‘The Dirkzwager team brings its experience in this field and points out risks, opportunities and all the relevant conditions of the deal. They are very flexible and available and really helped our inexperienced organisation throughout the whole process.’

‘Claudia van der Most and Lotte ter Linde accompanied us throughout our process which was time limited. They both have the capabilities to combine their knowledge with a very pleasant way of working as well with both the client and counterparts in the deal. They each earned the trust of both parties.’

‘Able to manage major acquisitions under very high pressure, they take a straightforward and diplomatic approach to cases where difficult points are raised. We were very satisfied with the personal guidance provided.’

‘The team is responsive, very dedicated and goes the extra mile to bring a transaction to a satisfying end.’

‘The team has an impressive track-record. They have both legal and practical knowledge, are very hands-on and are easy accessible.’

‘DVAN Advocaten works fast and efficiently and the lawyers make sure my interests are well-protected and I was fully advised on all potential risks, without losing sight of other (commercial) interests and context. ’

‘The team is very professional, extremely responsive and always pay attention to all the wishes of their clients.’

‘Their expertise is very good, they are collaborative and are professionals even in niche areas.’

‘They have a very good approach to international transactions and are always keen on proposing something innovative which is really appreciated.’

‘They provide guidance and keep their cool in continuously changing situations, and understand our business needs. They are also down-to-earth and have a good network of corresponding firms.’

‘Gaby Heere is pragmatic, thinks outside the box and understands our needs.’

‘KVDL have provided helpful and prompt advice on a range of matters for us over the years – they are a good choice for Dutch advice.’

‘The Ploum team put forward very clear and robust legal advice in all the cases they handle for us. There is great partner involvement and they always go the extra mile in putting clients’ arguments forward. Ploum can manage complex commercial, corporate and M&A-related work.’

‘Stephan’s expertise spans corporate, M&A and energy-related matters. He is lauded in particular for his commercial and deal-making capabilities and is very good at managing clients’ interests. He is also responsive on-the-ball, and a really pragmatic, commercial and impressive operator.’

‘A very knowledgeable team – hands-on and pragmatic.’

‘Vestius is a small and highly effective firm with short lines and fast service.’

‘Helger Kamerman is by far the most senior partner delivering even more than you would expect from the experienced lawyer he is. Kamerman has strong negotiation skills and very effective contract writing skills.’

‘A loyal and knowledgeable team that puts client needs first and acts accordingly.’