‘Great depth and strength in their team. Their deals have been excellently resourced. I would feel comfortable with any team staffed by A&O Sherman Amsterdam.’

‘Charles Honée is an exceptionally commercial lawyer and a firm but fair negotiator. Charles quickly identifies the issues that really matter to his clients on transactions and focusses on these. He does not waste time on point scoring with other side or creating unnecessary legal complexity. He is fantastic in negotiations.’

‘The team was exceptionally available and easy to work with.’

‘De Brauw’s reputation as a traditional law firm that has a terrific grasp of the law. They have long combined their knowledge of the law with practical advice and a great understanding of how companies are governed and operate. This is a very valuable combination making this firm an excellent partner in business.’

‘Arne Grimme continues to amaze with his breadth of knowledge. His excellent reputation coupled with his calm and reasonable way of expressing himself are true assets at the negotiating table. Barbara Kloppert is an employment lawyer who through her practical approach, knowledge of the law and cooperative way of dealing with other counsel really delivers in M&A transactions where tension is high. Frank Hamming is like a sports player who everyone recognises as a cut above the rest.’

‘Jaap Barneveld stands out for his exceptional ability to convey specific messages effectively while navigating internal dynamics. His expertise in sharing the most relevant insights for each subject is truly commendable. Jaap demonstrates a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in legal management and strategic communication.’

‘Lieke van der Velden is on the ball and is a sharp negotiator, Jacqueline Clement is very solutions-oriented and Willem Bijveld is a team player.’

‘Paul van der Bijl deserves for his combining an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law with pragmatism, so that he can always recommend the best options for the client.’

‘For M&A and corporate work in the Netherlands, NautaDutilh offers great value for money. NautaDutilh is a full-service firm, able to support us on larger, as well as smaller investments throughout our investment period.’

‘The Freshfields M&A team in Amsterdam stands out in the quality of their work. Hands-on and always focused on our priorities. Alexander Doorman is a skilled negotiator.’

‘Alexander Doorman stands out for his smooth interaction with clients and opponents alike. He gets everyone around the table.’

‘Strong private equity capabilities but still a full service law firm.’

‘The team of Houthoff has been a valuable M&A partner in several acquisitions, divestments and refinancing exercises. They are fast, have a good overview of all the different interests and provide excellent work.’

‘We’ve especially worked with Bram Caudri and Djotika Bissesseur. They stand out as they have full knowledge of all different interests involved, also when complexity is high due to simultaneous projects going on. They are able to discuss complex situations in a clear manner, while working diligently when it comes to the details.’

‘While a Netherlands-based firm, Houthoff brings a global experience to M&A transactions for ECI, with staff having done deals around the world. This experience allows Houthoff to provide legal advice to US companies with broader implications and needs.’

‘In addition to the substantive knowledge in the various fields, Loyens & Loeff has assisted us excellently with regard to strategic choices. Their pleasant and personal approach has guided us through sometimes difficult periods and the end result has been good for us on all levels. The lawyers were always there for us.’

‘Not only the expertise, but also the pleasant and personal cooperation we experienced was very pleasant, particularly from Herman Kaemingk, Rob Schrooten, Marc Wiggers, Frank John Vrolijk, Guido Koop, Nanne Kusters and Robert Froger.’

‘The team is very well set-up and structured.’

‘The partner had the knowledge and experience to support us in this transaction, but more important he had the seniority to steer the discussions with the buyer’s counsel. The associates had the knowledge and experience that we expect from a top firm and were always very quick and proactive throughout the process.’

‘AKD’s team was really dedicated to our project and had to navigate through various obstacles that normally aren’t there. I could always count on their leadership and proactive approach in getting things done. What was essential for us in this case was their ability to seamlessly operate and handle the due diligence process in three different countries.’

‘Lennart Crain stands out for his ability to cross the bridge between financial and legal issues without hesitation. Peter Cohen had incredible attention-to-detail in a very complex project and worked day and night when it was necessary without dropping the ball once.’

‘Steve Holmes has a good style and approach. I particularly appreciated having him lead in negotiations with the counterparty. His written work was of a high standard and he was very prompt in delivering output.’

‘The team is highly responsive and provides great strategic and commercially pragmatic advice.’

‘Denise Ozmis is excellent – her prior in-house experience means that she really understands corporate dynamics. She works brilliantly with business stakeholders and provides timely and pragmatic, strategic advice.’

‘The team are very hands-on, pragmatic and available. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Pabe Suurd provides one of the best notarial services I have experienced. Aways happy to help; service with a smile; available for sparring and pragmatic.’

‘Jochem Beurskens is pleasant to work with and professionally excellent.’

‘Good knowledge, availability, price and quality.’

‘Always available, with an excellent drive to do their best.’

‘Very practical, cost effective and knowledgeable of global client expectations.’

‘The team is very available, able to support on legal matters and brings commercial experience to legal matters.’

‘They very proactively progress matters.’

‘Very proactive, attentive to our needs, while always thinking of commercial solutions to try to get a deal done.’

‘The team we work with is experienced, and in their individual domains very knowledgeable. What stands out for me though is that they know exactly who to engage for which topic.’

‘The partner we work with knows our company very well, and is able to mobilise exactly the right expertise at the right moment. Combining high-quality legal advice with a down-to-earth, pragmatic approach is quite unique.’

‘Norton Rose Fulbright’s practice stands out for its strong team, high commitment level, and accessibility, which are pivotal in delivering exceptional service to clients.’

‘A very pragmatic approach, accurate delivery of milestones, good communication and expectation management. They take ownership of the full acquisition process and invest in the customer relationship.’

‘Maurits de Haan is highly engaged, very knowledgeable, pragmatic and brings creativity and comes with alternatives. A team player. Very proactive towards all stakeholders and as such manages the process well.’

‘Partners are always available and although the team is compact, they are well capable of handling a big deal.’

‘Close-knit work with the life sciences team which makes for great industry understanding.’

‘The firm works really as team across all different disciplines.’

‘Partners are really involved, but give room to more junior team members to develop and present themselves too.’

‘Kuif Klein Wassink is a good partner.’

‘I have worked with teams led by Jan Jakob Peelen and Casper Haket. They proved to be extremely reliable and capable of handling tricky commercial situations.’

‘Casper Haket stood out for his great reliability and professionalism, along with a high commercial acumen.’

‘Partners in business! Experts and great advisors.’

‘Pieter van den Brink and Liedewei Lankreijer are extremely thorough and have great understanding of what we stand for. Not many legal advisors know how to deal with mission driven entrepreneurs – they do! Nothing we do consists of standard work, we rethink every business deal, agreement or contract.’

‘Florent has a very efficient approach, and they also have a lot of expertise within the organization. By limiting overhead, transparency and with a lot of expertise, insight and/or results can be achieved quickly.’

‘The Amsterdam team is formed of a highly experienced and entrepreneurial group of professionals. Response times are short, the style is professional and informal at the same time. A relief compared to some of the other traditional firms. Energising to work with.’

‘Expert knowledge across a broad-range of topics. They are swift to respond, enthusiastic and effective in solving problems and finding solutions.’

‘M&A expertise in the complex gambling industry.’

‘A great team with experience in the sector. Communication is key and availability was exceptional. The team had vast experience and the great skill to manage difficult situations.’

‘Rens Berrevoets did an absolutely great job. Availability, communication, understanding and knowledge was all exceptional from his side.’

‘I highly recommend our M&A lawyers at Heussen! They have been a pleasure to work with, combining deep industry knowledge with an approachable, client-friendly attitude. Not only are they very knowledgeable in their field, but they are also quick and precise in their responses, ensuring that every aspect of the deal is handled professionally and efficiently.’

‘Maarten van Wijlen can manage a deal to closing.’

‘They are super smart, and think and act fast. They also know what is important and what is not, which is rare. Maxime Loos is top.’

‘Practical approach to running the legal part of M&A projects and to solving issues that pop up. Sufficient legal knowledge and experience to add value. All in all, a pleasant, open, to-the-point, professional team.’

‘A well-rounded team that can assist in all aspects of running your business.’

‘Herke van Hulst is a very good communicator. She is responsive and closely monitors processes all the way up to the deadline. What makes her outstanding is that she provides true advice, not just options. She is highly experienced in M&A, in life sciences and beyond. With her way of working she is very effective, with short timelines and reasonable hours.’

‘Pragmatic dealmakers with a problem-solving mindset. Real sparring partner in negotiations, like good chess players they think several steps ahead.’

‘Tactically excellent. They are known for being smart but more than that they have nice and effective attitudes.’

‘Carel van Swaay is outstanding – they patiently wait for the moment to score, and then do.’

‘Attention-to-detail, excellent value for money, excellent people, scoring high on diversity and very pleasant to work with. Going the extra mile also for smaller transactions.’

‘Lennaert Posch is pragmatic and ensures the team is working collaboratively with his clients.’

‘Very well-rounded team using a hands-on approach. Strong integration of their deal team with ours.’

‘They give genuinely give you the feeling they only work for you – they’re always there and always solutions-oriented. They give true peace of mind.’

‘The Stek team provides high-quality work, is extremely dedicated and professional, and also contains people who are very pleasant to work with. They work in a very lean and mean manner without involvement of partners when it is not needed, thereby providing very good value for money.’

‘Elias Ram is knowledgeable, creative and pragmatic, everything we look for in legal support.’

‘Client focus combined with deep technical knowledge.’

‘Van Doorne has a good mix of different focus areas which makes it easier to discuss multiple subjects with one counterparty. The different people in the team also go to great lengths to support you.’

‘Meltem Koning-Gungormez is an easy communicator who weighs up options and also gives clear advice without trying to dictate.’

‘Michiel Martin is able to translate questions into solutions in a very short time. Anne Monique Huijg is a very close sparring partner – when a goal is set, she will execute it in a very short time span.’

‘I have rarely seen a team that is more complete than BarentsKrans. We had a complex takeover process in which we received perfect support. The complex matter was explained in an understandable way. This allowed us to act quickly and decisively. I can say that because of this – and the expertise of the individual lawyers – the deal was a success.’

‘Thomas van Hövell tot Westervlier stands out for his reliability, hard-working mentality and accessibility. Plus his self-confidence, talent for arguing different points of view and years of experience mean clients are assured of the best deal which suits all their needs, which are executed flawlessly with perfection and speed. Thomas leaves a smile on everyone’s face in the end.’

‘Quirijn and his team all have the same practical view and mindset like Quirijn. Very to-the-point legal solutions. They always deliver great work, smooth processes, and great communication, spot-on and on-time advice, and they are fun to work with.’

‘Quirijn is very knowledgeable, easy going, fun to work with and in control with a great overview of projects. Babette is smart, quick and fun to work with.’

‘The team worked efficiently and Floor van der Steenstraten is an experienced dealmaker. She understands the legal issues well and knows where to focus. She keeps to deadlines and works hard.’

‘A hands-on team that is able to combine deep legal knowledge with practical advice.’

‘The team is good at managing communications, always delivers and has broad experience in terms of industries, deal size and national and cross-border deals.’

‘Collaboration within the team is excellent, involving specialists where needed while staying efficient. Even in very complex and stressful situations the team remains solution-focused.’

‘The M&A team are a very cohesive group, with value-adds on all transactions. They project manage transactions for us and provide a fantastic service.’

‘Wieger ten Hove and his team are smart, pragmatic, and very easy to work with. In our experience and for our purposes in the Netherlands, they’re one of the best teams to work with.’

‘Rob Wouters and Luke van de Laar are extremely service oriented, with a pragmatic yet thorough and sound approach to advising foreign clients.’

‘High-level advice provided. They are creative but conservative when needed.’

‘Rob Wouters is naturally gifted with a grounded presence, perfectly balancing soft skills with a solution and service-oriented mindset. He is dedicated to building a professional, content-driven relationship with us. He has been, and will be, instrumental to our success in M&As going forward.’

‘The team lead by Pien van Veersen is extremely efficient and drives the deal. Legal documents are very well structured and the team brings a lot of knowledge and creativity in PE structuring.’

‘Pien van Veersen is a brillant lawyer. She has an in-depth knowledge of PE structuring, and tough in negotiations with an impactful business approach.’

‘Great team effort, high-quality advice – a true M&A boutique.’

‘Zabdaj Pollen stands out.’

‘Marnix Geraerts, Antony Jonkman and Tessa Giltay are fast, responsive, practical, and knowledgeable about the market and best practices.’

‘The team is very dedicated and skilled. They are top lawyers with strong commercial understanding combined with legal skills. Very responsive towards clients. They stand out.’

‘Strong, hands-on cooperation with local boots on the ground. They have an entrepreneurial spirit ensuring swift and close cooperation with all key stakeholders in M&A processes including owners, directors, M&A teams of corporates and their advisers.’

‘It was a pleasure to work with Gijs van Rooijen on this transaction, sharing creative solutions to various challenges in a pragmatic way, bolstering the cooperation with the buy-side while improving the positions for the sell-side.’

‘The team is very capable of providing corporate support on cross-border transactions. They demonstrate a high-level of expertise and understanding of the commercial drivers of a deal as well as the legal requirements. The team is also very responsive and nothing is ever too much trouble.’

‘Wintertaling combines substantive knowledge with pragmatic solutions. As a client, it is pleasant to discuss the possibilities with Wintertaling’s team as they translate them into the desired legal steps.’

‘They apply substantive knowledge in a practical manner.’

‘Esra Koopman is ambitious and strong in both research and communications.’

‘Solutions-oriented and deal-driven. They are available and stay calm during sometimes heated negotiations. They have an international network too.’

‘Janou Briaire and Marie-Louise Kneepkens look for solutions instead of obstacles. They know what we value and act on it. They keep a cool head in hectic negotiations.’

‘Tim Stoffelen and Daan Simon are proactive, not afraid to take on responsibilities and hardworking in deals.’

‘The team stands out due to its exceptionally collaborative approach, making it a trusted extension of our internal legal and business teams. The team does more than just provide legal advice. They take the time to deeply understand our industry, business model, and specific challenges. This insight allows them to offer practical, business-driven solutions, ensuring that their legal guidance aligns with our strategic goals.’

‘The team upholds the highest standards of integrity and ethical practice. Their client-centred focus ensures that our interests are always at the forefront, which builds trust and strengthens our ongoing collaboration.’

‘More than just a service provider—they are strategic partners who bring specialised expertise, proactive collaboration, and a deep understanding of our business. This makes them an indispensable part of our success.’

‘Dirkzwager is a local firm wich is really able to handle any complex cross-border transaction. One of the most significant advantages for clients is the direct involvement of partners throughout the lifecycle of a matter. Clients can expect to work closely with senior partners who bring years of experience and deep legal knowledge.’

‘I have worked with Claudia van der Most. She is an exceptional negotiator whose skill in navigating complex negotiations in cross-border deals is truly impressive.’

‘Claudia van der Most consistently approaches negotiations with a strategic mindset, demonstrating a deep understanding of both the legal landscape and the commercial interests at stake. Her ability to remain calm under pressure, while skilfully balancing firmness with diplomacy, always leads to favourable outcomes for clients.’

‘DVAN Advocaten perfectly balances legal cautiousness with practical needs and business needs. Always available and ready to jump on any challenge, large or small, we found the perfect partner in them.’

‘Nathalie van Hellenberg Hubar is very knowledgeable, and communicates extremely well.’

‘Tom van Dijk brought a lot of weight and expertise into dialogues with the other party.’

‘Chaggai Kon stands out at HVG Law. He excels at driving transactions to a successful conclusion, all the while keeping the best interests of his clients at the forefront.’

‘During the corporate transaction where the HVG team were involved, they showed they are agile and versatile, working in relatively small groups but having the relevant experience and expertise involved at the relevant time.’

‘Chaggai Kon brings significant corporate experience to the table. He showed a versatile skillset and adapted to the relevant requirements of the deal.’

‘The team is very proactive and skilled with dedicated professionals. We enjoy our collaboration very much.’

‘Jan-Berend Möller is super helpful and understand clients’ needs; Lukas Suijkerbuijk is a rising star.’

‘Bart de Man and his team have very broad experience with that includes all aspects of complex restructurings such as a debt restructuring combined with an M&A transaction and the recently introduced WHOA. A top firm for bigger SME transaction.’

‘Stephan Sluijters is always readily available no matter what the time of day or week. He is ahead of things to ensure he gets it right first time. A team player who allows the counterparty room to shine if that doesn’t impact the legal reality. Great at getting deals over the line on time.’

‘Ploum is providing excellent service.’

‘The firm you go to for navigating all kinds of commercial, corporate and M&A related work. Very client-driven. At all levels in the firm the team is focused on delivering added value to the client.’

‘Sander is a very good lawyer with the outstanding abilities.’

‘Helger Kamerman is an outstanding M&A dealmaker and negotiator and always gets the best result for clients.’

‘The team of Vestius is dedicated, knowledgeable and very open in its communication. They are pleasant to work with and their quality is great.’