Firms To Watch: Commercial, corporate and M&A

Commercial, corporate and M&A in Netherlands

Olym Advocaten

Marcel van de Vorst spearheads the corporate practice at Olym Advocaten, which is adept at handling a plethora of tech-focused investment mandates. Its offering was bolstered by the January 2025 arrival of Willem Beek.

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Yourcorporatenotary

Yourcorporatenotary is sought-after for its M&A expertise in the retail sector, drawing upon the expertise of Merel Zwankhuizen. The practice was strengthened by the November 2024 arrival of Leen Kranenburg from Clifford Chance.

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A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman adopts a ‘very client-focused approach’ in its M&A practice group, which is jointly helmed by Katinka Middelkoop and Joyce Leemrijse. Middelkoop is adept at handling divestments in the tech sector and cross-border acquisitions, while Leemrijse possesses expertise in high value commercial mandates. Gijs Linse is noted for his strength in IT sector M&A, Christiaan De Brauw receives mandates from market-leading professional services companies, and Kayleigh Sanders handles a mix of real estate and asset finance transactions. Olivier Valk is a name to note for his private equity and venture capital expertise, while Charles Honée stands out for his proficiency in shipping and energy deals.

Praxisleiter:

Katinka Middelkoop; Joyce Leemrijse


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Charles Honée; Olivier Valk; Gijs Linse; Christiaan de Brauw; Kayleigh Sanders


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‘Very dedicated and proactive. They always go the extra mile.‘

‚They have a very client-focused approach.‘

‚Strong team for Dutch M&A transactions: produce high quality work, are always available and help solve complex issues.‘

Kernmandanten

APG


Bending Spoons


Boels


Coda Payments


Elementis


Galapagos


KPN


Macquarie


Meridiam


NTS Group


OCI Global


Partners Group


PGGM Infrastructure Fund


Prosus


Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn (PFZW)


Rabobank


Randstad


Royal Swinkels


Strikwerda


Wolters Kluwer


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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is considered an ‘absolute powerhouse’ on major M&A and corporate transactions. The team, which operates under the leadership of Arne Grimme, services a leading client-base of European banks, multinational corporations and investment companies. Practice head Grimme possesses expertise in joint ventures and consortium sales, while Michael Schouten is noted for his capabilities in consumer goods acquisitions. Gaby Smeenk is particularly impressive in cooperative mergers and public offers and Lennard Keijzer stands out for his expertise in the energy sector, demonstrating a wealth of experience in corporate carve-outs. Jaap Barneveld, Frank Hamming and Klaas de Vries are further names of note. Anja Mutsaers and Jan Willem Hoevers retired in April and July 2025, respectively.

Praxisleiter:

Arne Grimme


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jaap Barneveld; Lennard Keijzer; Gaby Smeenk; Michael Schouten; Klaas de Vries; Frank Hamming


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‘The team shows they are able to provide sound, academic and up-to-date legal advice, but are also pragmatic and practical.‘

‚They are able to lead multi-jurisdictional transactions and know how to cooperate with other firms. They are very knowledgeable but also reasonable and sympathetic, and thus pleasant to work with. ’

‘Michael Schouten is a very knowledgeable, but also pragmatic partner. He thinks ahead and is able to provide concrete, helpful advice.‘

Kernmandanten

ABN Amro


Achmea


Aegon


Ahold Delhaize


AkzoNobel


ASML


Exor


FrieslandCampina


Heineken


ING


Iveco


Just Eat Takeaway.com


Philips


PON


SHV


TenneT


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  • Advised Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. on the recommended €4.1bn all-cash public offer by Prosus N.V.
  • Advised Achmea on the strategic partnership with Sixth Street in the Dutch pension and life insurance market. As part of this merger, Achmea and Sixth Street’s portfolio company LifeTri, combine their Dutch pension and life insurance portfolios.
  • Advised Iveco on the recommended €3.8bn all-cash public offer by Tata Motors and the sale of Iveco’s defence business for €1.7bn to Leonardo.

Houthoff

The corporate M&A practice at Houthoff is a highly sought-after advisor among international private equity clients, retail companies and multinational corporations. Leading the team, Bram Caudri frequently handles major and complex complex cross-border mergers. Further key names to note include Michiel Pannekoek, who is proficient in transactions across regulated sectors including infrastructure and healthcare, and Alexander Kaarls, who brings a ‘wealth of M&A expertise’ to both domestic and international transactions. Philip van der Eijk stands out for his experiece in share sales and retail mandates, acting for both municipal authorities and financial holding companies.

Praxisleiter:

Bram Caudri


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Michiel Pannekoek; Alexander Kaarls; Philip van der Eijk


Referenzen

‘The Houthoff team provided excellent and pragmatic support during a complicated and time-sensitive transaction.’

‘Superior level of dedication, deep expertise on M&A cross border deals, strong in safeguarding timelines and deliverables.’

‘Alexander Kaarls has a wealth of M&A expertise.‘

Kernmandanten

Castik Capital


IceLake Capital


Platinum Equity


IK Partners


Carlyle


Ares Management


Lumileds


Renewi


3i


Egeria


Advent International


Hellman & Friedman


Twence


Volvo Cars


Pontex Investment Partners


Söderberg & Partners


Tepsa Infra SAS


Bridgepoint


Schoeller Industries B.V.


Südwest Beteiligungen


A.S.R.


Denso Corporation


Glaspoort


Shareholders of Fe Corporation


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  • Advising a.s.r. on its agreement with Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn (PFZW) to divide Amvest’s real estate activities.
  • Advising the international waste management company, Renewi, on its proposed £707m public takeover by Earth Bidco B.V., a newly formed company indirectly controlled by Macquarie Asset Management and British Columbia Investment.
  • Advised the shareholders of Fe Corporation B.V. on the sale of the IKEA retail operations in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to Inter IKEA.

Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance offers ‘very high quality legal advice’ to multinational corporations who operate in the automotive, telecommunications, food and shipping sectors. Mark-Jan Arends heads the practice and boasts a strong track record in asset management sector sales. Gregory Crookes is renowned for his expertise in cross-border joint ventures, while Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier frequently advises clients on voluntary tender offers. Jeroen Thijssen is noted for his strength in renewable energy sector deals and Pieter Leefers is an expert in international and domestic private M&A.

Praxisleiter:

Mark-Jan Arends


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Gregory Crookes; Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier; Jeroen Thijssen; Stephanie Horowitz; Tim Heerschop; Pieter Leefers


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‘Very high quality legal advice.‘

‚The team for our latest deal was very well balanced; not only a strong and very motivated partner but also very good associates with great working spirit and eyes for details and follow up.’

‘Gregory Crookes is a seasoned lawyer. He has a very inquisitive negotiation style.‘

Kernmandanten

dsm-firmenich


Unilever PLC


Mitsui OSK Lines


TotalEnergies


ING


ABN Amro


Mondelēz International


Tata Motors


Tele2


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  • Advised Tata Motors, a global automotive leader, on the envisaged €3.8 billion recommended voluntary tender offer for Iveco Group, a European leader in commercial vehicles and mobility.
  • Advised dsm-firmenich on the sale of its MEG-3 fish oil business to KD Pharma Group and on the sale of its yeast extract business to Lesaffre.
  • Advised Unilever on the intended sale of The Vegetarian Butcher to Vivera, a plant-based food company headquartered in Holten, the Netherlands.

Freshfields LLP

The global transactions practice group at Freshfields LLP demonstrates a wealth of expertise in cross border joint ventures, M&A deals and commercial sales. The team is jointly steered by Saloua Ouchan, who is renowned for her experience in technology and digital assets transactions, and Harald Spruit, who is noted for his capabilities in corporate transactional and advisory matters. Alexander Doorman is renowned for his energy sector expertise, acting for private equity funds, leading sector players, and major infrastructure actors.

Praxisleiter:

Saloua Ouchan; Harald Spruit


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Alexander Doorman; Hanneke Rothbarth; Menno Verboom


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‘Quick, pragmatic, smart’

‘Bright, responsive individuals who work exceptionally hard.’

‘Harald Spruit is a very experienced and exceptionally knowledgeable lawyer.‘

Kernmandanten

PGGM Vermogensbeheer


Essent


Compass Group


Goldman Sachs Home


CVC Capital Partners


IK Investment Partners


CVC DIF


iCon Infrastructure


APG / Stichting Pensioenfonds


RWE & Total Energies JV


First Reserve


Leonardo Hotels


Merck KGaA


Amega Automotive II B.V.


TPG Capital


Specialist Risk Group Limited


Zapata Group B.V.


Talpa Holding N.V.


Just Eat Takeaway.com B.V


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  • Advised Compass Group PLC on its €1.5bn acquisition of Vermaat Group B.V., a leading European premium food services business, in a complex, cross-border multi-jurisdictional transaction.
  • Advised PGGM, a leading Dutch pension investor, on the acquisition of a 49% stake in Penta Infra, a pan-European data centre platform, including negotiation of complex governance and funding arrangements.
  • Advised BayWa on its proposed sale of Cefetra, a global agricultural raw materials supplier, to First Dutch Group in a competitive auction process, supporting BayWa’s major restructuring and transformation strategy.

Linklaters

Linklaters' corporate practice demonstrates familiarity across a breadth of high-value and cross-border deals. Practice head Jan Willem de Boer leverages a 'wealth of experience' and is well-equipped to advise clients on solvent wind-downs, majority stake acquisitions and divestment matters. Mariken van Esch impresses in wealth management, digital infrastructure and cybersecurity transactions. Marleen Wessel is sought-after for his depth of expertise in share acquisitions and energy M&A mandates. A further energy sector expert, Gijs Smit handles a wide array of corporate matters.

Praxisleiter:

Jan Willem de Boer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mariken van Esch; Marleen Wessel; Gijs Smit


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‚Jan Willem de Boer comes with a wealth of experience, his advice is pragmatic and solutions focused. He is a good negotiator who can adapt well to the audience. We consider a safe pair of hands.‘

‚Excellent client service and all-round approach.‘

‚A great team to work with: client friendly; experienced; pragmatic and solutions focused.‘

Kernmandanten

Silgan Holdings Inc


Conscia / Nordic Capital


Zeppelin


Credit Access


AustralianSuper


ING Bank


Reggeborgh Invest B.V


HG


Macquarie Asset Management


DigitalBridge Group, Inc.


ENGIE


Castleton Commodities International LLC


AnaCap Financial Partners


Macquarie Asset Management


Getir B.V.


Infracapital Partners


VAM Investments SPAC B.V.


Cummins Inc.


KBC Bank, Rabobank, Belfius


E.ON


Microtest S.p.A.


Aurelius


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Loyens & Loeff

At Loyens & Loeff, the M&A team serves as 'excellent strategic counsel on complex transactions’, particularly in the pharmaceutical, financial services, media and technology sectors. The team is jointly headed by Antoinette van der Hauw, who is renowned for her private equity expertise, and Roel Fluit, who handles a mix of majority stake acquisitions, share purchases and cross-border corporate mandates. Harmen Holtrop is a ‘very knowledgeable but practical’ adviser, while Rob Schrooten is adept at handling strategic joint ventures and majority equity investments.

Praxisleiter:

Antoinette van der Hauw; Roel Fluit


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Harmen Holtrop; Rob Schrooten; Eline Viersen


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‘Harmen Holtrop stand out as very knowledgable but practical partner.’

‘Multi functional, customer focused, experienced, understandable. ’

‘The Loyens & Loeff M&A team provides excellent strategic counsel on complex transactions. They masterfully blend profound legal expertise with sharp commercial acumen to navigate complex deal structures.’

Kernmandanten

Towerbrook Capital Partners


Shareholders DIF Capital Partners


Goldman Sachs


DPG Media


Brown & Brown


The Heico Companies


Summit partners


Legrand SA


Lucas Bols


Main Capital Partners


ZCG Capital


Torqx Capital Partners


Rivean Capital


Eurazeo SA


Bencis Capital Partners


Leonard Green & Partners


Methanex Corporation


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  • Advised DPG Media on the acquisition of RTL Netherlands by DPG Media, for €1.1bn.
  • Advised Goldman Sachs on its $2.1bn acquisition of Synthon.
  • Advised the shareholders of DIF Capital Partners on the sale of their company DIF Capital Partners to CVC for €1.1bn.

NautaDutilh

NautaDutilh offers ‘an excellent M&A practice’, which is highly sought-after for its ‘wide range of specialised knowledge’. The team demonstrates considerable activity in the energy, private equity, life sciences and real estate sectors. Lieke van der Velden handles a mix of M&A, joint ventures, and MBOs. Stefan Wissing‘s broad expertise covers all-stock acquisitions, joint ventures and cross-border corporate takeovers. Jacqueline Clement stands out for her track record in healthcare, media and property deals. Willem Bijveld brings further breadth to the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Jaap Stoop


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Lieke van der Velden; Stefan Wissing; Jacqueline Clement; Willem Bijveld


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‘The team easily adapts to changing environment and brings new relevant insights to their clients quickly. The team is always geared up with relevant experts.‘

‘What makes NautaDutilh’s practice unique is the combination of accessibility, diversity, and broad expertise within the team.‘

‚The lawyers are approachable and responsive, while at the same time drawing on a wide range of specialised knowledge. This enables the team not only to provide strong technical advice but also to contribute at a strategic level, anticipating future challenges and opportunities.

Kernmandanten

a.s.r. Nederland


ATAI Life Sciences N.V.


ABN AMRO Bank N.V.


Achmea B.V.


Acomo N.V.


Arnold Participaties B.V.


Coinbase Global, Inc.


Cnova N.V.


CureVac N.V.


De Groot Fresh Group B.V.


Deli Home


Fressnapf Holding SE


HAL Investments B.V.


Jeco Energies


Keensight Capital


Pharming Group N.V.


Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.


LAVA Therapeutics N.V.


Lineage Logistics


Neste Corporation


NIBC Bank N.V.


Nord Security


RTL Group


Sky Group Holding B.V.


Triodos Bank


Uber


Van Lanschot Kempen N.V.


Young Capital


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  • Assisted RTL Group as lead counsel in connection with the sale of RTL Nederland to leading multimedia company DPG Media, a leading multi-media company active in the Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark.
  • Assisted Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. on its $2.6bn acquisition by Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. is a leading owner, operator, and developer of all-inclusive beachfront resorts in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.
  • Advised Coinbase on its $2.9bn acquisition of Deribit.

Stibbe

Stibbe pairs private equity expertise with strong corporate experience which extends to professional services, transportation, logistics and automation sector transactions. Heleen Kersten is renowned in the Dutch market for her experience in cross-border acquisitions and is particularly proficient in oil and gas deals. Björn van der Klip demonstrates strength in multi-disciplinary mandates, leveraging a wealth of tax, regulatory and trade finance expertise within corporate transactions. Marc Habermehl is hailed as ‘an expert in private equity driven management incentive plans’.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Heleen Kersten; Björn van der Klip; Duco de Boer; Marc Habermehl


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‘Marc Habermehl is very knowledgeable and an expert in private equity driven management incentive plans.’

Kernmandanten

Apollo


Ordina


Sixth Street


Ardian


JP Morgan


APG


Apax Partners


BPCE


KKR


Schneider Electric


Q-Park


KPS Capital Partners


Nuvei Corporation


Shinagawa Refractories Co.


Advantest Corporation


Lebara Group


OMV Petrom S.A.


Northleaf Capital Partners


Warner Music Group


Unitas Capital


Accuron Technologies


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  • Advised BPCE, the second-largest major French banking group in France with its principal Banque Populaire, Caisse d’Epargne and Natixis brands, on its proposed asset management joint venture with Generali, one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers.
  • Advised Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, on its strategic partnership with Achmea, a leading financial service provider and the largest insurance company in the Netherlands and Lifetri, a Dutch life and pension insurance company, in the field of pension and life insurance.
  • Advised funds managed by Apollo on their acquisition of Beequip, a leading independent equipment finance company in the Netherlands.

AKD

In the M&A space, AKD stands out for its 'expertise' and 'pragmatic and client-focused approach', offering assistance with public takeover offers, private equity-backed acquisitions and portfolio sales. Lennart Crain is recognised for his transportation and healthcare sector expertise and leads the team alongside Joyce van den Nouwland, who is noted for her strength in majority stake sales. Carlos Pita Cao is a 'strong deal maker' who brings his experience to bear on multi-jurisdictional transactions. Nathalie van Woerkom is a further key name.

Praxisleiter:

Joyce van den Nouwland; Lennart Crain


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Carlos Pita Cao; Nathalie van Woerkom; Wouter Kros


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‚I was very impressed with how knowledgeable Lennart Crain is and how quickly he can address quite difficult topics.‘

‘The legal quality of their answers, their agility and their practical approach to solve the problems makes them a reference firm for me in the Netherlands.‘

‚Carlos Pita Cao is highly professional and easy to work with. Very down to earth.‘

Kernmandanten

Nafinco


Hittech Group


VDL Group BV


Achmea


EQT-backed SUSE


3G Capital and portfolio company Hunter Douglas


Mercer (portfolio company NYSE-listed Marsh McLennan)


Vitec Software Group (Nasdaq Stockholm listed)


Construction company Hurks


Ayvens / Volvo Car Lease


Samskip


Planasa


Orange Business


Viva Wine Group AB


The offeror in the public offer for Hydratec Industries


KIS B.V.


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  • Advising a group of private investors on their potential investment in the offeror behind a recommended €518m public takeover offer for Euronext Amsterdam-listed B&S Group SA.
  • Advised Orange Business on its cross-border sale of its Dutch and German digital workspace operations to Odin Groep.
  • Advised a shareholder of B&S Health B.V. on the sale of its shares in Lagaay Medical Group to US-based Unimed.

Baker McKenzie

Private equity funds, healthcare corporations and investment entities regualrly call upon Baker McKenzie for ‘deep insight and calm judgement’ through transactions. Mohammed Almarini spearheads the corporate M&A practice and is praised by clients for his combination of ‘technical expertise with a sharp commercial sense’. Almarini is supported by Koen Bos, who handles a mix of artificial intelligence M&A deals and cryptocurrency transactions. Joost Polman is adept at handling joint ventures in the telecommunications sector.

Praxisleiter:

Mohammed Almarini


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Koen Bos; Joost Polman; Denise Ozmis; Laila Kouchi


Referenzen

‚‘They respond with deep insight and calm judgment.’

‘The team has a very good understanding of our business and they smoothly integrate with other international offices of Baker McKenzie.’

‘Baker McKenzie stands out for its truly global platform combined with strong local expertise. The team delivers advice that is both technically precise and commercially pragmatic.‘

Kernmandanten

APG Asset Management


Axia Vegetable Seeds Group, Inc.


AURELIUS Investment Lux One S.a r.l.


Bullhorn, Inc.


Chesnara


CR Group


Daiwa House


De Heus


D.O.R.C. Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International)


Egeria


FSN Capital


Moltiply Group (former: Gruppo MutuiOnline)


Infinergy


Legrand


Lone Star Funds


Maersk


Mytheresa


NLO


Nordic Capital


Novonesis


Proclinic Group


Safe Life


Unilever


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  • Advised Van Merksteijn Steel Group in its merger with Südwest Beteiligungen.
  • Advised Axia Vegetable Seeds Group, Inc., a leading breeding company of high-quality tomato seeds for greenhouses globally, on the sale of 100% of the shares in Axia Group B.V. and its subsidiaries to DENSO Corporation.
  • Advised Mytheresa on Agreement with Richemont to Acquire YOOX NET-A-PORTER in exchange for a 33% equity stake in Mytheresa.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper is regularly instructed on regulated sector corporate and commercial matters. Jochem Beurskens chairs the practice and is a ‘long time trusted advisor’ to oil corporations, holding companies and private equity funds. Daphne Bens handles a mix of auction sales, joint ventures, construction M&A deals and hospitality transactions. Stefan Spaans stands out for his transportation and energy expertise. Richard Fens excels in share sales and regulatory due diligence matters. Jacklynn Everduim is also noted for her strength in oil and gas deals. Pieter Paul Terpstra left the firm in May 2025.

Praxisleiter:

Jochem Beurskens


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Daphne Bens; Stefan Spaans; Richard Fens; Jacklynn Everduim


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‘Excellent knowledge of local market combined with international legal expertise. Very responsive partners as well as associates.’

‘Excellent social skills combined with legal expertise.’

‘The practice really understands the context and setting in which we operate, what is important to us, and what is not important. They also have a very personal approach to things.’

Kernmandanten

NCC / Fox-IT


Global Transport Solutions


Rotom Europe


ServiceNow


Royal Cosun


GE Healthcare


Arcadis N.V.


BASF


Global Energy Storage


ING Corporate Investments Participaties


Powerfield


SABIC International Holdings B.V.


SolarEnergyWorks


Ballast Nedam


Eiffage


Catom B.V.


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  • Advised Catom B.V. on the purchase of bp’s mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses in the Netherlands.
  • Advised Unilever, a global leader in consumer goods, on the dual-track sale of two of its iconic brands: Conimex, and Unox and Zwan.
  • Advised on the cross-border merger between BEWI, a leading provider of packaging, components, and insulation solutions, and The Rock Capital Group.

Greenberg Traurig LLP

The ‘experienced, nimble and pragmatic’ corporate practice at Greenberg Traurig LLP handles a mix of share purchases, corporate negotiations and cross-border M&A deals. Technology and data sector expert Herald Jongen leads the team alongside Bas Vletter, who demonstrates proficiency in healthcare, technology and energy mandates. Maarten De Boorder regularly advises on multi-jurisdictional joint ventures, corporate matters, and private equity and venture capital deals. Jelmer Kalisvaart excels in the acquisition of shares in listed companies.

Praxisleiter:

Bas Vletter; Herald Jongen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Maarten de Boorder; Samuel Garcia Nelen; Jelmer Kalisvaart; Rutger Sterk


Referenzen

‘Experienced practitioners, who are entrepreneurial and client focused.‘

‚Great team, responsive, deep commercial understanding and easy to work with.‘

‘Bas Vletter is very professional with extremely good service and an eye for details ’

Kernmandanten

AlpInvest


Athora Netherlands N.V.


BAS Consultancy


Bencis


Bregal Freshstream


Bunzl Outsourcing Services B.V.


Clade Therapeutics, Inc.


DeKaMarkt


Digital Turbine, Inc.


Dirk van den Broek


Euronext


European Dental Group Holding B.V.


Gilde Healthcare


Greyline Partners, LLC


Heurotrain


H2 Equity Partners


InterXion


J.S.P. Bremer Holding B.V.


Lion Storage


Marondo Capital


MessageBird Holding B.V.


MET Group


Ministry of Justice and Security


Ministry of Homa Affairs


Ministry of Finance


Nationale Nederlanden


Norstat AS


numa Group GmbH


Oddo BHF


OTB Ventures


Proeza Ventures


Renzoku Biologics


Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.


Simac


SIVON


Stern Groep N.V. (Supervisory Board)


SURF


The State of the Netherlands


Towerbrook Capital Partners (UK), LLP


Temper Holding Freshstream


Van Losser


Volvo Construction Equipment AB


Wavecrest Growth Partners


Wiwynn


Sterling Specialty Chemicals LLC


Innovus Group B.V.


Iveco Group N.V.


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  • Represented Sega Sammy Creation Inc, on its agreement to acquire Stakelogic B.V., a dynamic and rapidly growing Dutch game developer.
  • Assisted the shareholders in CCV Group B.V. in in connection with the controlled auction sale of all shares in the issued and outstanding capital of CCV Group B.V.
  • Assisted nLighten B.V. and its management in connection with the purchase by I Squared Capital of the shares in nLighten B.V. from its management and the subsequent acquisition of certain data centres in Germany.

Jones Day

Jones Day has an ‘exceptionally competent’ corporate team which handles a mix of portfolio sales, contractual joint ventures and cross-border auction bids. The 'very experienced' Mike Jansen is active in technology, IT, maritime and real estate transactions. The team's offering is bolstered by Floris Pierik, who brings a deep reputation in the private equity space, and Menno Geusens, who demonstrates strong capabilities in cross-border M&A transactions. Alexander Vakalopoulos provides additional strength within  the team.

Praxisleiter:

Mike Jansen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Floris Pierik; Menno Geusens; Alexander Vakalopoulos


Referenzen

‘Great team, really responsive, smart.’

‘Mike Jansen is a very experienced partner. Mike has a cool and collected approach which a client is looking for in high-pressured tough business/legal situations.‘

‚Very commercial team that is willing to support clients in complicated processes. The collaboration between different offices is strong, which makes Jones Day a strong firm for complex multinational transactions.’

Kernmandanten

Fortino Capital


SHV Energy N.V.


Garmin Ltd


Gimv NV


IBS Capital Management


Infinity Recycling


J.F. Lehman & Company


Normec


Smile Invest Management Company N.V.


Corpay Inc. (fka Fleetcor Inc.)


The Timken Company


Climate Fund Managers B.V.


LyondellBasell Industries Holding B.V.


Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.


Bessemer Venture Partners


ACE Management / Tikehau Capital SCA


Partech Partners


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  • Advised SHV Energy N.V. on formalizing its contractual joint venture with DCC Energy, aimed at exploring opportunities for generating renewable liquid gas and renewable and recycled carbon dimethyl ether to address energy supply challenges in Europe.
  • Advised NYSE listed global technology company Garmin Ltd. on the successful controlled auction acquisition of MYLAPS (Sports Timing Group) from Dutch private equity fund Nordian Capital.
  • Advised leading European private equity fund Gimv on the successful controlled acquisition of leading hearing protection brand Alpine from Belgian private equity fund Vendis Capital.

Norton Rose Fulbright

The ‘proactive, diligent and commercial’ corporate team at Norton Rose Fulbright advises a notable client-base consisting of market-leading energy corporations, financial institutions and technology companies. Team lead Saskia Blokland offers particular insurance, consumer goods and private equity expertise. Heimon Smits is well-equipped to handle cross-border mergers, majority stake acquisitions and interconnected business transfer transactions. Joeri Noteborn is a further standout member of the team.

Praxisleiter:

Saskia Blokland


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jasper Geerdes; Heimon Smits; Joeri Noteborn


Referenzen

‘Very helpful, responsive and solution-oriented.’

‘Proactive, diligent and commercial.’

‘Jasper Geerdes and Saskia Blokland are two excellent practitioners.’

Kernmandanten

AIG


Airborne International


Alcami Wisconsin Corporation


Ambridge


Allianz Nederland


Allianz Capital Partners


AmTrust


Anterra Capital


Atlantic Methanol (AMPCO)


Arla


ASR Real Estate


Aviva


Ballast Nedam


BBGI


BMW


CAE


Canadian Tire Corporation


CBOE Global Markets, Inc.


Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)


Clear Channel


Commify


Comparex/SoftwareOne


Craven b.v.


Darling Ingredients


DeltaMilk


DNV


Dräger AG&Co KGaA


Eclipse


Environmental Science US LLC (Envu)


Equitix


Frasers Centrepoint Limited


FTI Consulting


General Motors


Graco


Howden


HSBC


IbVogt


Ingram Micro


INPEX


Investment AB Latour


Kerry Group


KWS


Lanxess


Louis Dreyfus Commodities


LyondellBasell


Macquarie


McLarens Acquisition Inc.


Monaghan Mushrooms


Nabors


Odfjell


Orascom


PMV (Participatie Maatschappij Vlaanderen)


Pib Group


PricewaterhouseCoopers CEE


Regal Beloit Corporation


The Relevance Group GmbH


Riskpoint


Rotterdam World Gateway


SABIC


Sandvik


SoftwareOne


Stena


Strukton


Swiss Life Asset Management


Tages capital


Technip


TietoEVRY


TotalEnergies


Twinco


Ufenau Capital Partners


United Rentals


Vodacom Group Limited


VWR International


Vauban Infrastructure


Warner Media


Westermeerwind


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Canadian Tire Corporation with the divestiture of the Helly Hansen group, a global outdoor clothing brand.
  • Advised Danish dairy cooperative Arla Foods amba (Arla) on its merger with German dairy cooperative Deutsches Milchkontor eG and Dutch dairy cooperative DOC Kaas U.A. (collectively DMK Group).
  • Advised Carlyle on the acquisition of a ~91% stake in SurePay, a leading provider of payment verification technology solutions to financial institutions and corporates across Europe and the UK.

9Corporate

9Corporate is well-equipped to assist clients with transactions in the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors. Tessa Rozendal is a ‘trusted and go-to ’ adviser for private equity investors, while Jan-Paul van der Hoek excels in share acquisitions and sales. Mark Miedema is frequently instructed to assist both angel and venture capital investors and Maurits de Haan brings ‘clarity and authority’ to complex transactions.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jan-Paul van der Hoek; Tessa Rozendal; Mark Miedema; Maurits de Haan


Referenzen

‘The 9Corporate team handles a large number of of M&A transactions. They are extremely reliable and pleasant to work with.’

‚All are top-notch advisers with vast experience in their field and always on top of the latest legal and commercial developments. All are true experts.‘

‘Tessa Rozendal is one of the most all-round corporate and M&A lawyers in the Netherlands. Her ability to truly understand and think together with the business is something you don’t often come across, making her our trusted and go-to corporate lawyer.’

Kernmandanten

Inkfish LLC


Value Enhancement Partners


Fortino Capital


Capital A


Van Oord


Quadrum Capital


CVC Capital Partners


Moore DRV


Marvesa


Indorama


Holland Capital


The Nest Family Office


Marine Olie Handelmij


Ortessa


Verwater Group


Torqx Capital Partners


Aquatic Wholesale Group


Odin Group


Koninklijke BAM Groep


Cefetra


Levine Leichtman Capital Partners


SAA Holding


Merba


Gustoso Gruppe


DUPI Group


TKH Group


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the shareholders of Royal Merba as part of a sell-side initiated strategic auction process.
  • Advised the shareholder of SAA, a large insurance intermediary on the potential sale of the insurance intermediary to a buyer through a controlled auction process.
  • Advised Inkfish LLC, owned by Gabe Newell, on the acquisition of Oceanco, a leading Dutch yacht builder, from Dr. Mohammed Al Barwani.

CMS

CMS leverages a ‘strong commercial understanding’ across a wide array of M&A transactions, including within the manufacturing, TMT, hospitality, and real estate sectors. Pieter Van Duijvenvoorde heads the practice, standing out for his seed financing experience, while Reinout Slot ‘is ‘the man you want on your side’ in cross-border acquisitions. Elmer Veenman boasts a strong track record in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Mark Ziekman brings additional strength to the team.

Praxisleiter:

Pieter van Duijvenvoorde


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Reinout Slot; Elmer Veenman; Mark Ziekman


Referenzen

‘Very engaged and pro-active.‘

‚Very good at what they do. Great technical knowledge, strong commercial understanding and good at building relationships quickly to ensure communication is efficient and things get done.’

‘They very quickly settled into our way of working so that it felt like a team we’ve known for years.’

Kernmandanten

Carl Zeiss


Cooperative Resources International


Ferrovial


Garden Capital Group


Keune


Nuveen


Rabobank


Syncona


Systematic Growth


TA Associates


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised IPL on its merger with Schoeller Allibert, a manufacturer of reusable transport packaging.
  • Advised Triton Partners on the acquisition of the security and communications technology product business from Bosch Group.
  • Advised KRC Capital, a key shareholder of citizenM, on the sale of the citizenM lifestyle hotel brand to Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies.

Dentons

Delivering ‘exceptional legal support’, Dentons is particularly adept at cross-border transactions within the digital infrastructure, technology and manufacturing sectors. Kuif Klein Wassink has a proven track record in joint ventures and divestments, while Casper Haket handles a mix of private equity and venture capital mandates. They steer the practice alongside Ico Jalink, who offers ‘a strategic and pragmatic lens during negotiations’.

Praxisleiter:

Kuif Klein Wassink; Casper Haket; Ico Jalink


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nick de Rooij


Referenzen

‘The Dentons M&A practice delivered exceptional legal support during a recent cross-border acquisition. The team demonstrated strong expertise that added real value throughout the transaction.’

‘Ico Jalink was a stand out partner throughout our transaction, consistently bringing a strategic and pragmatic lens during negotiations. His ability to balance commercial priorities and timeframes added significant value and helped drive constructive outcomes.’

‘The Dentons Netherlands team demonstrated a combination of technical legal expertise and pragmatic commercial advice during our M&A transaction. They were highly responsive, collaborative, and proactive in identifying risks early while offering practical solutions that supported deal progress rather than slowing it down.’

Kernmandanten

CTF


Enviem


Eraneos


Everynet B.V.


Gallagher Group


Intapp


Jacobs Solutions, Inc.


Kontoor Brands, Inc.


KPS Capital Partners


Low Carbon


Macquarie Capital


McCain


Norton Lilly NCA, Inc


Photon Capital


Starkey Laboratories, Inc.


Van der Plas family / C Capital


VKR (Velux)


Yanmar Group


 


Highlight-Mandate


  • Provided sell-side advice to bp on its agreement to sell its mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses in the Netherlands to Catom.
  • Advised the Van der Plas family on the sale and transfer of its 50% shareholding in PP-Group B.V. a Netherlands based vertically integrated seafood giant that operates around the world.
  • Advised Yanmar Group, a Japanese-headquartered global engine and machinery manufacturer, on its acquisition of TEDOM, a Czech-based energy engineering company, from Jet Investment fund.

Florent

Florent stands out on cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic divestments. Leading the team, Pieter van Uchelen frequently acts for international retailers, private equity funds and technology corporations. David van Kessel stands out for his ‘pragmatic, no-nonsense’ advice, while Robert-Jan Dekkers excels in energy and manufacturing transactions. Pieter van den Brink is well-equipped to handle professional services investments and commercial sales.

Praxisleiter:

Pieter van Uchelen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

David van Kessel; Pieter van den Brink; Robert-Jan Dekkers


Referenzen

‘A transparent and pragmatic approach, so that you, as a client, always know where you stand. Thanks to a sound and efficient project approach, in which the ultimate objective is clearly formulated, results are achieved quickly.’

‘Very hands on, pragmatic and on top of the work. Very responsive and involved.’

‚As a boutique, they are nimble and provide direct partner-level attention.’

Kernmandanten

Tony’s Chocolonely


New York Pizza


Solo Invest


J-Club


Validata


The Correspondent


Ennatuurlijk


Sensorfact B.V.


Plukon Food Group


Arcus Infrastructure


Nimbus


Euro-Caps


Vendis Capital


Freshstream


Douglas GmbH


Döhler


Indutrade Benelux


Datamars


Reducate EdTech Group


Strohm Holding B.V.


Dutch Trading Office (DTO)


Transformation Capital B.V.


The Surgical Company Group


Mosadex


Rabobank Participaties


Lyreco SAS


Burg Group


Kenzoll Capital


Mapiq


Nationale Postcode Loterij / Vriendenloterij


No Housewine


European Hotel Capital (EUHC)


EnQuest PLC


Gryphion


LALS Group


Semmie Group B.V.


Surepay


Connected Capital


Baker Tilly


Impala Studios


Dunkin’ Donuts Benelux


Shareholders of Semmie Group


Kind Technologies


Growy


CRH


MAGnetIC Holding B.V.


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Heussen

Heussen is home to a ‘commercially focused team’ which is proficient in energy, industrial, software and hospitality deals. Leading the team is the 'truly sharp thinker' Stan Robbers, who stands out for his wealth of cross-border expertise.  Oscar Hoefnagels is a reliable contact for listed companies looking to sell minority stakes, while Rens Berrevoets stands out on consumer goods and technology acquisitions.

Praxisleiter:

Stan Robbers


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Oscar Hoefnagels; Martijn Koot; Rens Berrevoets


Referenzen

‚A very good and commercially focused team.‘

‘Stan Robbers is a stand-out lawyer.’

‚Heussen’s legal team is highly committed, easy to communicate with, and always available.‘

Kernmandanten

Tenaz Energy Corp.


Enerpac Tool Group


Littelfuse


Agnico Eagle Mines


Belden


Essity


Partou / KidsFoundation


Chervon HK Ltd.


Brouwerij Martens


OEM International AB


Pan American Silver


Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Tenaz Energy Corp., a Canadian public energy company, with the acquisition of 100% of the shares in NAM Offshore B.V. from Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V..
  • Assisted Brouwerij Martens B.V. in connection with the acquisition of Unted Investments B.V. and its subsidiaries, a group engaged in the supply and export of beer to Europe, Africa, America, the Middle-East and Asia Pacific, with various beer brands in its portfolio.
  • Assisted Perstorp AB as local counsel with its acquisition of OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V. from OQ Chemicals GmbH.

Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP regularly handles private equity acquisitions, corporate carve outs and business sales. Victor de Vlaam and Danielle du Bois-Buné lead the team: De Vlaam is noted for his strength in technology transactions, while du Bois-Buné is particularly impressive in controlled auctions. Bastiaan van Rath is frequently involved in strategic share acquisitions, while the 'experienced' Jacob Hoogslag is a further key contact.

Praxisleiter:

Victor de Vlaam; Danielle du Bois-Buné


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Bastiaan van Rath; Jacob Hoogslag


Referenzen

‘They are well-positioned to lead complex cross-border projects, requiring top-level expertise in Dutch law and regulatory matters.’

‘The team is highly professional and pragmatic. They stay calm and focused on the client’s position.’

‚Knowledgeable, respond swiftly to questions, think along with the client and properly manage legal processes.’

Kernmandanten

BASF


Delen Private Bank


EBRD


Aareon


Weezevent


SCOR


Exxon Mobil


Eni


IBM Corporation


Hg Capital


Applied Materials


Stahl group


PPG


Tikehau Capital


Ufenau Capital Partners


Bencis Capital Partners


Azerion


Fluor Corporation


Revvity (PerkinElmer)


Stork Group


Exponent


Synopsis


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Applied Materials on its strategic long-term investment in BE Semiconductor Industries, consisting of an on-market purchase on Euronext Amsterdam of a stake of 9% in BE Semiconductor Industries.
  • Advised Cardano and its shareholders on a high-profile cross-border transaction in connection with the sale of the entire group to Mercer.
  • Advised independent investment firm Bencis Capital Partners on the sale of Vecos, a leading global provider of end-to-end smart locker solutions, by means of a controlled auction to world-leading private investment house Ardian.

Kemperink Maarschalkerweerd Wouters N.V.

Kemperink Maarschalkerweerd Wouters N.V. is ‘highly experienced' and 'extremely client-focused’, possessing a wealth of expertise in both corporate governance and M&A. Guus Kemperink is adept at handling cross-border private equity mandates, while Sander Maarschalkerweerd demonstrates proficiency in logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing transactions and investments. Rounding out the team's leadership group is Rob Wouters, who excels in cross-border majority stake acquisitions.

Praxisleiter:

Guus Kemperink; Sander Maarschalkerweerd; Rob Wouters


Referenzen

‘Very strong and knowledagble partners.’

‘Sander Maarschalkerweerd is a great partner.‘

‘Kemperink Maarschalkerweerd Wouters consistently delivers legal services of the highest quality.’

Kernmandanten

Südzucker Group


Permascand


OWH SE i.L.


Barentz


QED Technologies


Westlake Corporation


Trespa International


Krones


EQT


CB


Quad-C


Avolta


Trasma


Atradius Dutch State Business


Fast Fitness Japan


Altor Equity Partners


SkyTeam Airline Alliance


Wacker Neuson


Huaxin Cement


SAPA


AMG Critical Materials


OBAM Asset Management


Benetton


Lumicks International


SHD Group


Verden


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Quad-C and its portfolio company QED Technologies on acquisition of Dutch United Instruments from Demcon.
  • Advised Altor and its portfolio company Permascand as Dutch counsel on acquisition of Magneto Special Anodes.
  • Advised Huaxin Cement on the acquisition of a 83.81% shareholding in Lafarge Africa PLC from the Swiss stock exchange listed Holcim Group.

Lexence

At Lexence, Joost Kolkman is adept at handling the full lifecycle of M&A processes, while Wouter Helder is noted for his expertise in the insurance sector. Mathijs van Doormalen advises private equity clients on a number of share acquisition mandates and Diederick de Boer is sought-after for his experience in cross-border joint ventures. Rounding out the leadership quintet, Kevin Beukeveld is particularly active in domestic mid-market transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Joost Kolkman; Wouter Helder; Mathijs van Doormalen; Diederick de Boer; Kevin Beukeveld


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Bas de Mie


Referenzen

‘We have come to know Lexence as a very valuable partner.‘

‚We were particularly impressed by their professionalism, but especially by their human approach. They knew what we would be dealing with and could precisely indicate where their added value would lie. This immediately gave us the feeling that they would bring the right expertise.’

‚A great team that complements each other well.‘

Kernmandanten

Alimak Hek


Almarach Europe


Nedvest


Berk Partners


Rivean Capital


ING Corporate Investments


HC Partners


Main Capital Partners


Eyescan


Whitevision


Axcel


Parcom


Knight Capital


TSH


Certe Groep


DK Accountants


5G Ventures (Phaistos Investment Fund)


ADDVise AB


Röko AB


ThyssenKrupp


Bolster Investments


Connected Capital


Dental Clinics


Egeria


Endeit Capital


Finch Capital Partners


Gryphion Capital


HB Capital


Mérieux Nutriciences


Modern Dental Group


Nordic Capital


Normec Group


PCI


PostNL


Sirius Venture Partners


DM Equity Partners


H2 Equity Partners B.V.


Synergia Capital


Standard Investment


Antea Participaties


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the shareholders of Lumion, a leading provider of 3D visualisation software for the AEC industry, including architects, interior designers and landscape architects—on the sale of Lumion to Seven2.
  • Assisted Belgium-originated World of Talents—backed by CVC and Baltisse, on the acquisition of Venk, a Dutch secondment specialist operating under the brands Voort and Koen.
  • Advised the shareholders of Certe Groep and De Burcht on the sale of a majority stake to IceLake Capital.

Osborne Clarke

Osborne Clarke leverages a wealth of expertise in financing mandates, commercial buy-outs and conditional acquisitions, particularly in regulated sectors. Leading the team, Herke van Hulst is an 'exceptional professional’ and is sought-after for her depth of expertise in equity investments, share acquisitions and competitive auction sales. Niels Dolk is renowned for his insurance and TMT sector knowledge. Wouter Kok is a key name of note.

Praxisleiter:

Herke van Hulst


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Niels Dolk; Wouter Kok


Referenzen

‚Herke van Hulst is an exceptional professional. Extremely responsive, on top of details and processes.‘

‚All-round team, proactive approach.‘

Kernmandanten

Activ Payroll


Ampyr Solar Europe


AMT Therapeutics


Borealis


Broadsign Serv, Inc.


Connected Capital


Forbion Growth


Gilde Healthcare


ID&T


iOnctura


Jeito Capital


Meijers Assurantiën / Vitaal


Miniclip


Mpac Group plc


Myosotis Investments


Recrubo


Sella Therapies


Simplicate Group


Start Select


Superstruct Netherlands Holdings B.V.


Synthomer B.V.


Tether


TimeChimp


Venture Fathers


Vivici


WFS Global SAS


Oaky


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Forbion Growth and Jeito II SLP as the co-lead investors in the €132m Series B financing of Azafaros, which was the largest financing round in the Netherlands in the past three years.
  • Advised iOnctura B.V. on its €86m Series B financing round, which was led by Syncona.
  • Advised AIM-listed Mpac Group plc on the €56m conditional acquisition of Elstar International B.V.

Pels Rijcken

Pels Rijcken's corporate and M&A practice, led by Carel van Swaay and Menno Stoffer, brings deep proficiency in public-sector M&A transactions. Van Swaay handles a mix of privatisation deals and nuclear energy matters. Stoffer is noted for his strength in corporate finance transactions, corporate governance mandates and commercial matters. Jordy de Meij and Victoria Wiertz bring additional strength to the team.

Praxisleiter:

Carel van Swaay; Menno Stoffer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jordy de Meij; Victoria Wiertz


Referenzen

‘Carel van Swaay is the star of the team.’

‚The team is well placed to handle transactions in the governmental context, with many stakeholders. They are strong in acting for a particular ministry but at the same time keeping the interest of the State in general as well as the political decision making process in mind.‘

‚The team works together in a well-organised manner and is focused on achieving the best results for the client.’

Kernmandanten

Ministry of Defence


Ministry of Economic Affairs


Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management


Ministry of Finance


Nederlandse Vereniging voor Makelaars (NVM)


City of Amsterdam


Invest-NL


Siemens AG


City of Rotterdam


Ufenau Capital Partners


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Rutgers & Posch

Rutgers & Posch boasts a broad corporate and M&A practice. Matthijs van den Broek brings ‘extensive experience and profound knowledge’ to energy investment mandates and healthcare joint ventures. Lennaert Posch stands out for his ‘depth of knowledge and disciplined approach', while Anouk Oosterom brings particular expertise regarding sustainability-focused deals. Bas Mees excels in hospitality sector acquisitions and Justus Fortuyn leverages a wealth of cross-border transaction experience.

Praxisleiter:

Matthijs van den Broek; Lennaert Posch; Anouk Oosterom; Bas Mees; Justus Fortuyn


Referenzen

‘The team at Rutgers & Posch has a strong background and experience in the challenges we present them. The team is strong in helping determine what are the relevant risks and finding a pragmatic solution to cover those risks in documentation.’

‚I’ve had an excellent experience with this law firm. What stood out most was the way the team truly works together.‘

‘Rutgers & Posch provides a well-balanced team that works efficiently.’

Kernmandanten

Anders Invest


Your.Cloud


Leap24


Green Park Investment Partners


Banyan Software (UK)


Shareholders of Wessels Bouwgroep


Albert Keijzer Group


Zorg van de Zaak


Preservation Capital Partners


ICT Group


Ridder Group (Agritech)


Orthoparc


Shareholders of Be Fresh


Luscii Healthtech


Magnus Black Holding


Société Mutuelle d’Assurance du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics


Keylane Group B.V.


Medisch Spectrum Twente


Sick AG


Exponent Private Equity


Pollen Street Capital


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Pollen Street Capital on the acquisition of Keylane Group from Waterland Private Equity.
  • Advised Preservation Capital Partners on the acquisition of a minority stake in Vallei Finance Group, a full-service accounting and advisory firm, with the majority of shares remaining in the hands of the current shareholders.

Stek

At Stek, the corporate practice group combines ‘a very practical approach with a high level of legal accuracy', serving a notable client-base consisting of multinational conglomerates, renewable energy companies and domestic healthcare groups. Reijnoud Homveld handles a mix of sustainability- and energy-focused M&A transactions, while Ruben Tros impresses in mid market minority stake deals. Elias Ram brings further expertise to the team.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Eelco Bijkerk; Reijnoud Homveld; Ruben Tros; Elias Ram


Referenzen

‘Stek combines a very practical approach with a high level of legal accuracy to solve matters in a hands-on manner. The collaboration is cooperative, the approach pragmatic, and the outcome excellent. Highly recommended!’

‘Experienced, knowledgeable and able to point out the strategically important matters versus the less important matters.’

‚The team brings together specialists across multiple disciplines, enabling seamless delivery on complex, cross-border matters.‘

Kernmandanten

ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund


Tata Steel


Yaeger Energy


CVC DIF


Battery Ventures


Duvel Moortgat NV


Eurostar


IQVIA


Partech


Clinias Dental Group


Forseco Packaging


Invest-NL


Vrumona


ABEO


Eco-Movement


Stedin Group


AM Group


Infinitas


Wienerberger


Ingka Investments Sustainable Resources


Saab


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Tata Steel on the contemplated acquisition of three power stations from Vattenfall.
  • Advised ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund, Meewind and OG Clean Fuels on the sale of OG Clean Fuels to Pioneer Point Partners.
  • Advised Pioneer Point Partners on its investment in Yeager Energy.

Van Doorne

Van Doorne brings a wealth of expertise within regulated sectors, with practice head Friso Foppes well-regarded for his expertise in handling renewable energy transactions. Matthijs Driedonks offers ‘creative yet practical problem-solving’ abilities, frequently assisting clients with both domestic and cross-border deals. Steffen Alleman is a reliable advisor to diverse clients including automotive corporations and impact investment firms. Dimitri van Hoewijk and Diederik Maessen are other key lawyers of note.

Praxisleiter:

Friso Foppes


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Matthijs Driedonks; Steffen Alleman; Dimitri van Hoewijk; Diederik Maessen


Referenzen

‚Matthijs Driedonks is an asset to the firm. He leads his team by example and is a real rainmaker‘

‘Van Doorne is on track becoming the number one M&A firm in The Netherlands.’

‚Steffen Alleman is among the best M&A lawyers in the Dutch market. His ability to build bridges and find solutions in complex situations is unique.‘

Kernmandanten

Summa Equity AB


DFM N.V.


Volkswagen Pon Financial Services B.V.


Kulicke & Soffa


Scandi Standard AB


Mediq Nederland B.V.


Basalt Infrastructure Partners


Five Arrows and TA Associates


Aramco Overseas Company B.V.


Funda B.V.


Royal Vopak N.V.


CVC-DIF


Gasunie


Shell International B.V.


TotalEnergies


Vopak


Stichting Dijklander Ziekenhuis


Stichting Zaans Medisch Centrum


B&S Group S.A.


Rituals Cosmetics


Crisp B.V.


Athora


Aurelius Investments Limited


Deutsche Private Equity


Galiano Gold Inc.


Innovatiefonds Brabant B.V.


BOM Capital B.V.


Gedeon Richter


Primutec Solutions Group B.V.


Court Square Capital Partners


Stichting Gelre Ziekenhuizen


Coöperatieve Agrico U.A.


Bencis Capital Partners


Navitas B.V.


TKG Holding B.V.


Woningborg


PAIX B.V.


Kulicke and Soffa


PowerField


Solidus Solutions


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised CVC-DIF in relation to a restructuring of its investment in Greener Power Solutions, which with the largest battery fleet in Europe leads the way in the temporary energy market.
  • Advised DFM N.V. as its Dutch lead counsel on the acquisition of Fin Quest B.V. (trade name: yesqar) from NIBC, a Blackstone portfolio company, and the refinancing of Fin Quest B.V.
  • Advised Basalt Infrastructure Partners (Basalt) on its acquisition of Circle Infra Partners (Circle) from its shareholders AnQore, Arlanxeo, Envalior, Fibrant and OCI.

BarentsKrans

BarentsKrans acts across a plethora of corporate transactions, supporting a diverse range of companies from early-stage investment rounds through to acquisitions, disposals, and exits. Anne-Rieke van der Linden and Robert-Jan Zwaan jointly lead the team, with Zwaan offering expertise in healthcare mandates and van der Linden demonstrating proficiency in a wide array of private equity matters. Rhamsey Croes is 'exceptionally talented in managing complex transactions’.

Praxisleiter:

Anne-Rieke van der Linden; Robert-Jan Zwaan


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Michiel Martin; Rhamsey Croes; Anne Monique Huijg; Harry Rek


Referenzen

‚Combination of pragmatic and personal with a broad and in-depth service level.‘

‚BarentsKrans provides practical legal advice, they have a very hands-on approach and are driving a transaction forward. It is a pleasure to work with them.‘

‚The individuals we worked with were exceptional.‘

Kernmandanten

White & Case LLP


Huisman Equipment


MVGM


Horticoop


Technolution


Van de Velde Packaging


Zwanenberg Food Group B.V.


KPN


Pronk Hollandvis Beheer B.V.


VanderSat


Dura Vermeer


Borealis Hotel Group


Quintes Holding


Mourik


Addtech Nordic


Foreman Capital


Daily Logistics Group


Fortescue Future Industries


Stichting Pensioenfonds/APG Asset Management


SWARCO AG


Lumera


Gray Dawes Travel Limited


Valk Group B.V.


Matrix Groep B.V.


Eidra AB


Grnst B.V.


Quistor Management B.V.


Indu-Tools B.V.


Swaters IT Groep B.V. / Switser Software B.V.


Millenaar & van Schaik Beheer B.V.


Healthcare Solutions B.V.


Sun Invest Holding B.V.


Toyota Material Handling Nederland B.V.


Burcht Beheer B.V.


BeStacking B.V.


Ecorus NV


Moolenaar B.V.


GOODZO Nederland B.V.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised RECO Holding in sale to Parcom.
  • Advised management on the sale of Quintes.
  • Assisting Teknow Systems in the investment round for the recycling company Xycle.

Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird which demonstrates ‘extremely high attention to detail’ on M&A transactions within the transportation, maritime and technology sectors. Practice head Pauline Vos boasts a strong-track record in corporate carve outs, acting as a reliable adviser to healthcare companies, listed corporations and international tech platforms. Vos is supported by Michiel Wurfbain and René Rieter.

Praxisleiter:

Pauline Vos


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Michiel Wurfbain; René Rieter


Referenzen

‘Extremely high attention to detail. Zero corner cutting.’

Kernmandanten

Samsic SA


Domaine Worldwide LLC


Fidelio Capital


Konecranes Global Oy


G.M.P. Group S.r.l.


Lee Kum Kee


Voyc AI


Technique Solaire


Techstars


Oscar Mobility


Envipco Holding N.V.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisting Samsic Facility (part of the French Samsic Group) on the acquisition of Capital Cleaning Group, one of the Netherlands’ top 10 providers of commercial and cleanroom cleaning services.
  • Assisting Domaine Worldwide LLC, the leading global Shopify design and development practice, on the acquisition of Code, one of Europe’s top Shopify agencies.
  • Assisting Konecranes Global Oy on its acquisition of Rotterdam-based Peinemann Port Services B.V. and Peinemann Container Handling B.V.

BJTK

Boasting a wealth of expertise in renewable energy, technology and healthcare transactions, BJTK is a reliable adviser to domestic and multinational corporations and private equity funds. Quirijn Biesheuvel is an M&A specialist who leads the team alongside Evert van der Kaa, who is noted for his strength in early-stage financing rounds, and the ‘pragmatic’ Suzanne Beijersbergen. Babette Waltman is a further key specialist.

Praxisleiter:

Quirijn Biesheuvel; Evert van der Kaa; Suzanne Beijersbergen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Babette Waltman


Referenzen

‘The team is pragmatic and professional.’

‘Very energetic lawyers who combine an in-depth knowledge of the industries their clients are working in with excellent legal skills.’

‚They have excellent associates in their teams.’

Kernmandanten

AB&C Group


Axelera AI


Burger King Netherlands


Carbon Equity


Carv.com


Cellnex Telecom


Delta Equity Partners


ENGIE (Euronext: ENGI)


Esdec Solar Group


HVEG Group


Standard Investment


THB Verhoef


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised OG Clean Fuels (formerly OrangeGas) on the successful exit by ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund and Meewind to UK private equity firm Pioneer Point Partners.
  • Advising THB Verhoef on the successful exit of Torqx Capital Partners through a sale to Novidam Capital Partners, a US private equity firm.
  • Advised Carv on the acquisition of Recrubo, a conversational AI platform for recruitment by automating candidate engagement through bots through online channels like WhatsApp, SMS, and voice.

Buren

Buren draws on the corporate and M&A strength of Pieter van den Berg, Paul Deloo and Paul A. Josephus Jitta. Van den Berg is well-placed to advise on cross-border share acquisitions and private equity transactions, while Deloo is reputed for the advice he offers to listed companies on capital increases. Jitta is sought-after for his TMT expertise and is frequently instructed by international entities and sovereign wealth funds.

Praxisleiter:

Pieter van den Berg; Paul Deloo; Paul A. Josephus Jitta


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Jan Greijdanus; Tjeerd Aghina; Friederike Henke


Referenzen

‘The team was professional, fast acting, and provided very practical advice throughout our interactions. They worked tirelessly for a successful outcome.’

‘Pieter van den Berg led the team and provided experience and practical advice that was crucial to our negotiations and successfully completing the M&A deal. He was always prepared and gave needed guidance throughout the process.‘

‚Quick reactions and solid information provided our side with confidence that allowed us to complete the acquisition.‘

Kernmandanten

Planon


Mubadala Capital


Egress


Platform Group


SAI


House of Tickets


Teesing Group


A.H.T. Syngas Technology


Euronav


SBS Group


Founteyn


We are era (an RTL Group company)


Delta Participaties


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Planon Group and shareholders on the sale of a majority of its shares to Schneider Electric.
  • Advising Mubadala Capital as Dutch co-counsel on its acquisition of a majority stake in Bugaboo Group, a global market-leader in strollers and premium children’s consumer products.
  • Advised SUPERP Holdco B.V. on its add-ons, the acquisitions of Interdobs B.V., Powerdobs B.V., Blueberry ICT B.V. and Syngroup B.V.

Dirkzwager legal & tax

Dirkzwager legal & tax boasts a broad practice across the corporate and M&A space. Karen Vekerk regularly assists with real estate and energy transactions, Maarten Kole is adept at handling commercial sales and Deline Kruitbosch is proficient in managing corporate takeovers. Together with healthcare specialist Selma van Ramele and the 'unique, professional and approachable' Claudia van der Most, they lead the corporate and M&A team.

Praxisleiter:

Claudia van der Most; Karen Verkerk; Selma van Ramele; Deline Kruitbosch; Maarten Kole


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mike van de Graaf


Referenzen

‘They have a lot of experience, and know how to use it. They are outstanding in the way they approach a legal case. ’

‘Claudia van der Most is absolutely the most unique, professional and approachable lawyer I know. She really listens to the client and really understands.‘

‚‘The team has an outstanding ability to deliver high quality solutions to complex matters on time.‘

Kernmandanten

TenneT TSO


Alliander


Daiwa House


RUBIS


ArcelorMittal


Parker


Rema Tip Top


Teijin


Vattenfall


Batavorum Capital


OPOS


Avisi Group


Koninklijke Burgers‘ Zoo


UAP Holdings PTY


Witteveen+Bos


Logrado Medical


Dormio Group


Coppa Groep


CRV


Vendis Capital


ANWB


Encevo S.A.


Enovos Green Power Nederland N.V.


Coldenhove Global Holdings and Coldenhove Paper


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised European electricity transmission system operator TenneT and network operator Liander with the purchase, sale and transfer of all shares in the capital of Nadine II B.V., a company owning the 150 kV high-voltage grid sections of the ‘Randmerennet’.
  • Advised Obton regarding the sale of 42 Dutch solar energy projects with a total capacity of approximately 45 MWp to Dutch energy company Groendus.
  • Advised the Carefos group, a Dutch investment group specialised in the renovation and maintenance of the outer shell of buildings, in the acquisition of several additions to their still expanding portfolio as well as advising the Carefos group on the exit of a majority shareholder.

Eversheds Sutherland

At Eversheds Sutherland, Tom van Wijngaarden handles a mix of early-stage investment mandates and regulated sector acquisitions, while Miriam van Ee is renowned for her renewable energy expertise. Wieger ten Hove regularly handles cross-border transactions. Rounding out the corporate M&A team’s leadership quartet, Pieter Paul Terpstra joined the firm from DLA Piper in May 2025, bringing a wealth of energy and technology sector experience.

Praxisleiter:

Tom van Wijngaarden; Miriam van Ee; Wieger ten Hove; Pieter Paul Terpstra


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Cornelius Litt; Ginou van den Berg; Jacob Bierens de Haan


Referenzen

‚As I client I felt valued and received solid support regardless of the work undertaken. They always took the time to consider the specificities of our case.’

‘Small dedicated team, hands on and very solution oriented.’

‘Associates are very hands on and very solution oriented.‘

Kernmandanten

Academedia (listed in Stockholm)


Adamant BioNRG


Arcline Investment Management


ASSA ABLOY


Baird Capital


BearingPoint


CyrusOne


Delta Airlines


Duravant Group


Eaton


Edwards Lifesciences


EG Group


European Innovation Council (EIC Fund)


Finnfund


FMO


Fortus Group


Frasers Group


Glenmont Asset Management


GXO / Clipper


Livingbridge


Norges Bank Investment Management


Novar


Owens & Minor


Platinum Equity


Pollen Street Capital


Reconomy (UK) Ltd.


Revenio Group Oyj (listed in Helsinki)


Rheem Manufacturing Company


Sedgwick


Shell


Smiths Group


Statkraft


Stepan, Inc


Superior Energy


Technip Energies


Technip FMC


Teledyne (listed in NY)


Tinsa/Troostwijk Groep


Tract Holding B.V.


Vanguard Healthcare Solutions


Westrock Plc


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a US-based industrial conglomerate, (as buyer) with the acquisition of Adimec Holding B.V. from Sailing Elephant Invest B.V., Dasep Beheer B.V., Manzana Beheer B.V. and Stichting Administratiekantoor Adimec (as sellers).
  • Assisted Boparan Private Office Limited (as Purchaser) with its acquisition of 2 Sisters Europe B.V., a major food production company operating primarily in the Netherlands and across Europe, from Boparan Holdings Limited (as Seller).
  • Assisted Glanbia, a leading global nutrition company with an divestment of Body & Fit Sportnutrition B.V.

Taylor Wessing

Taylor Wessing‘s corporate M&A practice was bolstered by the 2025 arrival of Rob Hendriks and Michiel Boer from Simmons & Simmons. Zabdaj Pollen stands out for his ‘extensive knowledge and experience in M&A processes’, while Elmar Dijkstra brings corporate civil-law notary expertise. Antony Jonkman is well-regarded for his expertise in the TMT, life sciences and energy sectors.

Praxisleiter:

Zabdaj Pollen; Antony Jonkman; Elmar Dijkstra; Rob Hendriks


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Michiel Boer; Tessa Giltay; Stijn Rijpma


Referenzen

‘The team is very knowledgeable on the venture capital side and has a lot of deal experience in the Netherlands. They understand the perspective and position of company founders very well, providing great advice in structuring a transaction.‘

‘Tessa Giltay is an excellent attorney that has given us great advice and is great in managing a process from beginning to end. Antony Jonkman is often available to think along to structure the deal. The whole team has a very pragmatic and can-do mentality that I really like.’

‘It has all the qualities of the top firms, however they are local and a better match with business owners as they can translate complex legal terms into easy to understand language. The are proactive.’

Kernmandanten

Eppendorf GmbH


ESR Group Ltd


Halma Plc


Invest-NL Capital N.V.


Kiteworks LLC


Koelplan Holding B.V.


OptConnect Management, LLC


Packsize LLC


Pankas A/S


Rail Cargo Group


sennder Technologies GmbH


SkyCell AG


VINCI Energies


Vistra Ltd


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Kiteworks LLC, a US secure messaging company, with the acquisition of ZIVVER B.V., a Dutch secure messaging company.
  • Advised VINCI Energies on the acquisition of RH Marine Netherlands B.V. and Bakker Sliedrecht Electro Industrie B.V., a breakthrough investment in the maritime industry.
  • Advised Halma Plc on the acquisition of Rovers Medical Devices, a leading manufacturer of sample collection devices for the prevention and diagnosis of cervical cancer.

Van Benthem & Keulen

Standing out for their its ‘approachability, commercial acumen, and client service’, Van Benthem & Keulen is well-equipped to support domestic clients across share- and company-level mergers, acquisitions, and divestments. Steven Storm, who showcases a strong track-record in technology, manufacturing and healthcare transactions, leads the team alongside Sander Marges, who handles the full spectrum of M&A matters.

Praxisleiter:

Sander Marges; Steven Storm


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Martijn van Steensel; Gijs van Rooijen; Maaike Kamps


Referenzen

‘Sander Marges and Maaike Kamps stand out for their approachability, commercial acumen, and client service. They offer workable, well‑thought‑through options to help clients move forward with confidence.’

‘Sander Marges, Steven Storm and Maaike Kamps are great transaction lawyers and a pleasure to work with.’

‚Our experience with the team is that they are always very hands-on, quick to respond, and have a lot of readily available knowledge.’

Kernmandanten

The Sweco Group


Emil Frey


De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek


Groendus


Van Leeuwen Holding B.V.


Eurofiber


Agora Makers


Lotec Invest B.V.


Eren Groupe S.A.


NFA


Blackfin


InnoEnergy


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised one of the shareholders of CCV on the sale of the CCV group, a leading payment services provider, to Fiserv.
  • Advised the shareholders of Grolleman on the sale of the Grolleman group, a leading company in the coldstore business for meat and meat products, to One Frio.
  • Advised Emil Frey, the largest car dealer in Europe, on more than 20 acquisitions of car dealer companies in the Netherlands, including the recent acquisition of BMW and Mini car dealer Dusseldorp Assen and Groningen.

Wintertaling

The ‘highly skilled and professional’ corporate and M&A practice group at Wintertaling is particularly sought-after for its proficiency in retail, real estate and electronics transactions. The ‘dedicated and knowledgeable’ Marein Smits is sought-after for her depth of expertise in share sales, pre-transaction restructuring mandates and secondary share transactions. Thédoor Melchers and Thom Schölvinck are further key names of note.

Praxisleiter:

Marein Smits


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Thédoor Melchers; Thom Schölvinck; Lisette Oosterveen


Referenzen

‘The team at Wintertaling is highly skilled and professional, with a personal approach.‘

‘A relatively small boutique with good understanding of the M&A market and practices. Very innovative and young.’

‘Marein Smits is very approachable, professional, and reliable.‘

Kernmandanten

SPIE


Teleflex, Inc.


Laborie Medical Technologies


Lagardere Travel Retail SAS


Sympower


Northamber PLC


Envipco Holding N.V.


Bidstack Ltd.


ABS Den Elzen


999 Games


De Groot en Slot Beheer B.V.


Wonderflow


Qlayers


Morgan Pierson Capital


Parker Laboratoires Inc.


Fibersail


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Lagardère Travel Retail on its acquisition of a 70% stake in a joint venture with Schiphol Group to operate all airside duty-free retail spaces at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Advised UK-listed distributor of IT and AV solutions Northamber PLC (LSE: NAR) on its simultaneous cross-border acquisitions of Epatra Benelux and Sahara Benelux.
  • Advised ABS Den Elzen, a Dutch market leader in automotive repair, on the sale of all its shares to Werksta Group.

Boels Zanders Advocaten

Boels Zanders Advocaten houses ‘a very pragmatic' corporate law team which is noted for its strength in investment mandates, professional services M&A transactions and private equity deals. The team is jointly led by Janou Briaire, who pairs ‘vast knowledge with an innovative spirit’, and Jeroen Oehlen, who is particularly active in the hospitality, logistics and retail sectors.

Praxisleiter:

Janou Briaire; Jeroen Oehlen


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Milou Segers; Marie-Louise Kneepkens


Referenzen

‘Very down to earth professionals who are are seen as partners instead of consultants. Their professionalism has a significant positive impact on our counterparts and the outcome of the discussion.’

‚A very pragmatic corporate law team operating at a high professional level. Broad professional expertise, excellent international network.’

‚Each team member is competent and trustworthy.‘

Kernmandanten

ToyChamp Holding BV


Zuid Nederlandse Buizen BV


Mediahuis NV


Welten Group BV


Crowe Foederer Holding BV


MWVL BV


Labour Power Company BV


Freelo BV


Interduct Holding BV


Rooth-Invest BV


KPH BV


Omniba Invest II BV


LBG Hotels BV


La Martiniquaise Benelux


RL Invest BV


The Bar Factory BV


PMI


Moraco NV


Peaker Company Holding BV


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised ToyChamp on the acquisition of Intertoys.
  • Advised the shareholders and partners of Crowe Foederer, one of the major Dutch accounting and advisory firms, in connection with the investment by Rivean Capital.
  • Acted as legal advisor to Moraco, the investment company of the Mourmans family, in the sale of its full stake in GaiaZOO to Koninklijke Burgers’ Zoo.

De Roos

De Roos is sought-after for its healthcare, technology and energy M&A expertise. The practice is led by Philip de Roos, who handles a mix of share deals and buy and build transactions. De Roos is supported by Femke Prins, who is adept at handling majority stake acquisitions, and Marieke Pols, who is noted for her strength in equity investment matters.

Praxisleiter:

Philip de Roos


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Femke Prins; Marieke Pols


Referenzen

‘Philip De Roos and Femke Prins are very good.’

De Roos is a no-nonsense law firm that delivers a good service. Strengths are that De Roos is very flexible and always quickly adapts to ever-changing business and project circumstances. This makes it a very good fit with startups and scale-ups.’

‘Marieke Pols is an absolutely amazing M&A partner. Marieke is highly knowledgeable, she does what she promises, and she takes ownership of any project.‘

Kernmandanten

PGGM Vermogensbeheer B.V.


Act-3D B.V.


Interior Overstock B.V.


FEST Amsterdam B.V.


Aegir Bidco B.V. / Tidalis B.V.


Diagnose.me B.V.


C2CA Technology B.V.


Turner Services B.V.


LUMICKS Technologies B.V.


Bamboo Connected B.V.


We support W. B.V.


PNW Invest NewCo


Villari B.V.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised PGGM Vermogensbeheer B.V. on its equity investment in Carbon Collectors B.V., a Dutch company specialising in large-scale CO₂ collection, liquification, transport, and storage.
  • Acted for Tidalis B.V. and its investment vehicle Aegir Bidco B.V. in relation to Aegir’s acquisition of Made Smart Group B.V.
  • Assisted PNW Invest Newco B.V. in its acquisition of Albers Alligator B.V., a Dutch family business specialising in flexible storage systems and bespoke fabric constructions.

DVAN Advocaten

Under the leadership of Stijn van der Stap and Tom van Dijk, DVAN Advocaten excels in transportation, technology and logistics transactions. Van Dijk has longstanding experience in shipping M&A deals, while van der Stap is a reliable contact for companies looking to acquire or sell significant interests in their operations. Nathalie van Hellenberg Hubar is a further key team member.

Praxisleiter:

Stijn van der Stap; Tom van Dijk


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nathalie van Hellenberg Hubar


Referenzen

‘Very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with, even under stressful circumstances.‘

‘The team has the perfect combination of strong legal knowledge combined with creativity and good business sense. DVAN understands business strategy and really is a partner to its clients.’

‘I’ve worked with Nathalie van Hellenberg Hubar and Tom van Dijk and I’ve been constantly amazed by their quick thinking, their creative solutions and their speedy response times.’

Kernmandanten

P. en R. Vastgoed B.V. / Van der Knaap group


Euro-Rijn Group


MDB Management B.V.


Van Weelde Shipping Group B.V.


GPR Hydraulics B.V.


The shareholders of 3Fifty B.V.


Edelweiss Groep B.V.


Meeberg Group


GTM Advanced Structures B.V.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the shareholders of Van der Knaap on the sale of an interest in the Van der Knaap group of companies to Premier Tech.
  • Advised Van Weelde Shipping Group on the sale of her subsidiary CSC Crewing B.V. to Oceanwide.
  • Advised Meeberg ISO Tanks & Containers on the acquisition of the activities of MIMU Tank Leasing.

DVDW Advocaten

DVDW Advocaten regularly assists on corporate and M&A matters within the sustainability, pharmaceuticals, automotive and agriculture sectors. Theo Hanssen, who leads the team alongside Luitzen van der Sluis, frequently assists corporate entities with share transfers and non public auctions. Van der Sluis leverages a wealth of cross border transactional expertise. Both Martijn Lenstra and Anique Noordam bring strong negotiation skills to deals.

Praxisleiter:

Theo Hanssen; Luitzen van der Sluis


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anique Noordam; Martijn Lenstra


Referenzen

‘The team I worked with was very professional, experienced and talented negotiators.‘

‘Highly experienced, pragmatical, efficient and reliable.‘

‘I worked with Martijn Lenstra and Anique Noordam. Both very professional, friendly, good at negotiating, they clearly know what they do and they felt like real partners.’

Kernmandanten

UM Beheer B.V.


Serra Holding B.V.


Plant-Investco B.V.


Je m’appelle B.V.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted UM Beheer B.V. during an investment round.
  • Assisted InvestCo B.V.during a cross-border investment round.
  • Advised the shareholders of Alan & Luca B.V. in the sale and transfer of the target to buyer.

HVG Law B.V.

HVG Law B.V. frequently assists clients with regulatory due diligence, share acquisitions and cross-border transactions. Chaggai Kon boasts a strong track record in the technology and private equity sector and leads the team alongside Sijmen de Lange, who is adept at handling cryptocurrency and fintech mandates.

Praxisleiter:

Chaggai Kon; Sijmen de Lange


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Susan ten Haaf; Joram van den Berg; Wienke Havinga


Referenzen

‘They have proven to be highly efficient and reliable. They take full ownership of our international corporate compliance matters, which gives us peace of mind.‘

‘They are very respectful, open and honest. I trusted them from the start.‘

‚Their structured approach is what truly makes their service stand out and adds great value for us.’

Kernmandanten

Ara Partners


CM.com


EyeCare Group


REMONDIS


Waterland Private Equity


Enreach Holding


Eurofins


Panasonic


Solar Duck


Össur


PLUS and COOP


Instabox (backed by EQT)


BACU / HEMA


Ioniqa


AgroCare


TopigsNorsvin


C.H. Robinson


Greencycle


Circtec


Odin Group (backed by Apax)


Deutz


CED (backed by Rivean Capital)


Buko (backed by Equistone)


Gantrex (backed by Argos Wityu)


Sonic Equipment (backed by Egeria)


Various portfolio companies of Torqx Capital


Fonterra


QIMA


Currence


QPark


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised SBS Holding in respect of the acquisition of Blackbird Logistics B.V. including six subsidiaries in various jurisdictions.
  • Acted as legal counsel to Circtec Ltd in its strategic acquisition of all shares in Granuband B.V., a company specialized in circular products from end-of-life tyres.
  • Advised C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. on the sale of all shares in their European Surface Transportation business (EST) to Sennder Technologies GmbH, the leading digital road freight forwarder in Europe.

Kennedy Van der Laan

The corporate M&A practice group at Kennedy Van der Laan is particularly sought-after for its ‘practical, responsive’ advice. The team is led by Gaby Heere and Jan-Berend Möller: Heere is noted for her strength in corporate governance mandates, while Möller demonstrates proficiency on cross-border investment and M&A deals within regulated sectors, including the insurance and automotive spaces.

Praxisleiter:

Gaby Heere; Jan-Berend Möller


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Pien Obbes; Frans Langerak; Lukas Suijkerbuijk


Referenzen

‘For me the team is very responsive and pragmatic.‘

‘I work mostly with Jan-Berend Möller. He is very approachable and responsive.’

‘Practical, responsive.’

Kernmandanten

Neope


Jumpsquare


Sparkling Society


Mitsui & Co


LRG Online


ClavystBio


Port of Amsterdam


St. Paul Nederland


Buyers Edge Platform


Delta Participaties


Geo Europe / Ardonagh


YesQar


DUAL


Triquera B.V. / Minapharm Pharmaceuticals


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Karmijn Kapitaal, a Dutch private equity firm with a strong focus on D&I and female lead organisations, on its platform acquisition of Aquilum and assisted on each of its eight add-ons.
  • Acted as legal advisors to lead investors ClavystBio and Polaris Partners in the $70m financing round of Leyden Labs.
  • Acted as Dutch counsel for Triquera B.V. / Minapharm Pharmaceuticals and Chemical Industries, regarding a capital raise via a minority stake investment from Rwanda-based Admaius Capital Partners (Admaius), an Africa-focused private equity investor.

Orange Clover Law

Orange Clover Law possesses an ‘exceptional combination of top-tier expertise and personalised service’, regularly acting for international private equity entities, asset management companies and pension funds. The team is jointly headed by Pien van Veersen, who is noted for his strength in software acquisitions, and Machiel Galjaart, who handles all aspects of the transaction process.

Praxisleiter:

Pien van Veersen; Machiel Galjaart


Referenzen

‚The Dutch M&A boutique is distinguished by its exceptional combination of top-tier expertise and personalised service.‘

‚The team delivers the high standards of blue-chip firms with the agility and pragmatic approach of a specialised practice.‘

‚They offer lean teams and sharp responsiveness, as well as deep international deal experience, disciplined process management and market‑standard documentation.’

Kernmandanten

Rivean Capital


Waterland Private Equity


Andlinger & Company


Fortino Capital


Capital A Investment Partners


Clariane SE


Avedon Capital Partners


Investcorp


Adler Group


Gimv


Equate Group


PAI Partners


Dutch government pension fund ABP


Borski Fund


Royal Ten Cate


Zorlu


Coatue Management


NorthC Data Center Group


Manutan International


Clariane SE


Pluspetrol


Lagercrantz AB


Oaktree Capital


Bitfield


Aterian Investment Partners


H2 Equity Partners


APG Asset Management


Hexagon AB


Linamar Corporation


Gilde Healthcare


Ambienta


Holland Capital


Apeiron Investment Group


Nordic Climate Group (portfolio of Altor)


proALPHA


Bencis


PMT (Dutch pension fund for metal and technical workers)


PME (Dutch pension fund for metal electrical workers)


United Legwear


Jost Wercke AG


Bouwinvest Real Estate Investors


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Jost on the acquisition of hydraulics supplier Hyva – international large cap transaction.
  • Advised Waterland Private Equity on the acquisition of Nafinco, a full-service procurement partner for independent pharmacies.
  • Advised Holland Capital on the acquisitions of Top Systems and Hybrid Power Units, providers of high-voltage battery solutions

Ploum

Albert Wiggers, Nick Hessels and Tom Ensink head the team at Ploum, which ‘brings a wonderful blend of legal precision and commercial instinct to every transaction’. Wiggers focuses on maritime transactions, while Hessels is adept at handling share sales and majority stake acquisitions. Ensink is a ‘very thorough lawyer’ and is noted for his expertise in manufacturing deals.

Praxisleiter:

Albert Wiggers; Nick Hessels; Tom Ensink


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Stephan Sluijters


Referenzen

‘Tom Ensink is not only a very thorough lawyer, but also a very friendly person.’

‘Stephan Sluijters is always ahead of the game and available. Great sparring partner in M&A strategies and seamless execution of transaction documentation. Pragamatic when possible, strict when needed. ’

‚They were excellent at handling a very difficult client’.

Kernmandanten

Fields


Shell


GroenLeven/BayWa re


Vopak


Redevco


Hutchison Ports Group


Peinemann Holding B.V.


Koks Group Holding B.V.


Matrans Holding B.V.


Vrumona


Groendus


Deltaplus


Greenchoice


Intermax


ABZ Seeds


Albatros Marine B.V.


Atlas Copco


Delta Plus Group


Synerlogic B.V.


Royal Peterson Control Union Group B.V.


Highlight-Mandate


Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons is renowned for its private equity expertise, advising clients on complex transactional and acquisition finance matters. The team operates under the leadership of Leo Verhoeff, who is particularly active in the professional services, retail and manufacturing sectors. Gijs ter Braak is a further name of note.

Praxisleiter:

Leo Verhoeff


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Gijs ter Braak; Elise Boehmer


Kernmandanten

Delen Private Bank N.V.


Gilde Equity Management


DTN International


Team Eiffel


Dawn Foods


Biscuit International


Monument Re


Surmount Ventures


AHV International


Waterland


Trime


Maan Participatie


Ice Lake Capital


Swisscom


Towerbrook


Clean Mat


Maan Participatie


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Gilde Equity Management on the sale of Gouda Refractories and HSM.
  • Advised Towerbrook and its portfolio company Team Eiffel on the acquisition of Clafis.
  • Advised Platinum Equity and its portfolio company Biscuit Holding on the acquisition of Casteleijn.

Vestius

Vestius is sought-after for its 'very pragmatic and to the point advice' across an array of corporate and commercial law matters. A 'seasoned lawyer and a very strong negotiator', Helger Kamerman co-heads the practice and assists through M&A and investment processes. Also co-leading the team is the 'knowledgeable, proactive and reliable' Sander Pieroelie, who advises on transactions and commercial contracts.

Praxisleiter:

Helger Kamerman; Sander Pieroelie


Referenzen

‘Easy to reach, clear communication, friendly people.’

‘Very pragmatic and to the point advice.’

‘Helger Kamerman is a seasoned lawyer and a very strong negotiator who gets the job done.’

Kernmandanten

Vereniging Veronica/V-Ventures


ANP


AFS


Tjip


InShoring Pros


Greenwheels


FHI


Open Up


Scarabee Aviation


NRG2FLY


Mozaik


Spring Newco


European Cultural Foundation


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the founding shareholders of leading SAF platform SkyNRG regarding the investment by APG, on behalf of its pension fund client ABP, in the share capital of SkyNRG.
  • Advised NRG2FLY regarding the investment in the company by a collective of angel investors and by Horizon, a regional development corporation of the province of Flevoland.
  • Advised the owners of Dutch designer, manufacturer and distributor of electric cargo bikes Dolly Bikes regarding the sale of the company to Optima Cycles.

Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh

Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh is a regular port of call for corporates, shareholders, and municipalities on complex and high-value cross-border transactions. Joost Kooren, who leads the practice, brings a wealth of expertise in domestic and multinational M&A, particularly within the energy, industrial, and technology sectors. Kooren is regularly supported by Pepijn Joosten and Marinka Oosthoek.

Praxisleiter:

Joost Kooren


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Pepijn Joosten; Marinka Oosthoek


Kernmandanten

Municipalities of Enschede, Hengelo and Losser


LumiraDx Group Limited


Hamlyn Williams


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted the shareholders of Marine Inspection Logistics with the sale of their stake to multinational company Smithers International in a transaction involving a US buyer and Indian and Malaysian subsidiaries.
  • Advised a company shareholder on the high-profile sale of London-based LumiraDx to Roche Diagnostics.
  • Assisted Gentco Logistics, part of the Chinese Junzheng Group conglomerate, on its sale of Dutch shipping services provider TechnoPort to North America’s leader in liquid bulk transportation services Heniff Transportation Systems.