A&O Shearman‘s practice is well placed to assist its roster of clients in the structuring and establishment of the array of private equity funds as well as on related investments. The team is headed up by corporate specialist Jasper de Jong who is praised for his ‘strong business and financial sense’. Overseeing the offering alongside de Jong are Karine Kodde who is experienced advising on private equity investments in both national and international contexts, and Justin Steer who has international M&A expertise. Kayleigh Sanders is also noteworthy for her advising private equity investors on transactions and management equity structures.

Clifford Chance‘s well-established team has strong capabilities handling the array of matters for its portfolio of clients which features well-known financial investors. Complex public and private M&A matters are a prominent feature of the team’s workload. It advises on all aspects therein, from negotiations of terms to completion of high-value acquisitions. The group is helmed by corporate expert Mark Jan Arends who is experienced handling public and private M&A, joint ventures, and corporate advisory work, alongside private equity specialist Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier. Stephanie Horowitz is adept at handling domestic and international work, and Tim Heerschop became partner in May 2024.

The ‘top-quality team’ at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek offers its roster of clients the full breadth of private equity-related support. It is well equipped to advise on all aspects of complex matters, including the formation and regulation of private equity funds, fund-to-fund transactions including recapitalisations, and tax and financing issues therein. The ‘sharp-minded’ Lennard Keijzer is the overseer of the group. Names to note in the team include Arne Grimme who harnesses expertise in both pubic and private transactions; Pete Lawley who works with financial sponsors and strategic corporates; and January 2024-promoted partner Claudia van Rappard-Priem whose sector coverage includes retail, tech and life sciences.

Loyens & Loeff‘s practice harnesses experience advising its roster of clients, which includes private markets managers and private equity firms on the broad variety of matters. M&A and joint venture transactions of significant value also form a considerable portion of the team’s workload. Roel Fluit who works from both London and Amsterdam and Antoinette van der Hauw co-head the practice. Herman Kaemingk has particular expertise in M&A and strategic project cases, whilst Anke van Holthe tot Echten‘s work includes assisting clients with the sale of private equity portfolios. Managing partner of the firm Harmen Holtrop is also worthy of note.

NautaDutilh‘s ‘outstanding’ and experienced team is well equipped to assist its substantial roster of clients in the remit of high-value cases; well-known private equity law firms and sponsors are amongst those the team assists. Joost den Engelsman who is experienced advising across private equity and M&A work helms the group alongside Gaike Dalenoord. ‘Stellar’ practitioner Jeroen Preller specialises in advising on the array of transactions, from restructuring to corporate governance matters. Olaf Baks‘ workload includes M&A transactions, international auction sales and investments.

The team at DLA Piper is noted by clients as being ‘willing to go the extra mile’ for its clientele. Casper Hamersma is equipped to advise private equity houses on the array of complex corporate matters, while ‘exceptional talent’ Jochem Beurskens is particularly experienced handling mid-market M&A and private equity transactions; the pair oversee the practice. Stefan Spaans assists well-known private equity firms on the range of transactions and joint ventures.

The well-established practice at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is known for its capabilities advising mid-market private equity firms in particular on investments, sales and acquisitions, amongst other complex transactions. The group is overseen by Menno Verboom who is experienced handling both large cap and mid-market private M&A transactions as well as MIP structuring matters, and Alexander Doorman who acts frequently for international financial investors and Dutch corporates.

Noted for his ‘wealth of experience’ in the range of private equity matters, Bram Caudri heads up the team at Houthoff which is considered ‘a top team in the Netherlands’. The range of transactions the team advises its roster of private equity clients on includes cross-border acquisitions which cover US, UK and European markets; such work forms a significant portion of the team’s workload. Michiel Pannekoek is well equipped to assist on such significant acquisitions, and Alexander Kaarls also harnesses notable M&A expertise.

The ‘proactive, resolutive’ group at AKD is known for its abilities assisting clients in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional contexts. The team is equipped to handle work in both higher value and mid-market contexts and the multi-disciplinary team advises on tax and notarial aspects of matters as well as on the core transactional elements. Nathalie van Woerkom helms the group and is considered a ‘top-class lawyer’. Lennart Crain is also a noteworthy name with expertise in public offerings, delisting and private equity matters.

Baker McKenzie‘s cohort is helmed by Mohammed Almarini who has sector-spanning M&A experience and is well-placed to advise on matters from those involving acquisitions, sales, joint ventures and add-ons, to advisory compliance cases. Further, it is equipped to handle related disputes. Joost Polman advises financial investors and Koen Bos is experienced advising client on their participation in private equity-owned enterprises.

BJTK‘s private equity group’s workload includes advising on sales, add-on transactions and investments. The team is overseen by Quirijn Biesheuvel who leads across the remit of matters and is particularly experienced advising buyers and sellers on cross-jurisdictional transactions. Biesheuvel leads alongside Evert van der Kaa who has expertise advising private equity portfolio companies, and Suzanne Beijersbergen who has ‘mastered the art of thinking on behalf of the client’.

Dentons‘ group is equipped to advise Dutch and international funds on buyouts and M&A matters. It is helmed by Kuif Klein Wassink who has expertise in cross-border transactions; Ico Jalink whose industry sector areas of focus include TMT, infrastructure and leisure; corporate and M&A specialist Casper Haket who has particular capabilities in sectors such as real estate; and Marnix Veldhuijzen who has experience advising on the tax aspects of private equity transactions.

Lexence‘s ‘excellent and professional’ cohort is experienced assisting with the range of transactions, from sales and transfers of notable value, to strategic acquisitions, often in cross-jurisdictional contexts. Joost Kolkman oversees the group and has noteworthy experience across M&A and private equity transactions. Also at the helm of the practice are Wouter Helder, who acts particularly for large multinational clients; Mathijs van Doormalen; ‘trusted advisor’ Diederick de Boer; and Kevin Beukeveld. Luc Habets departed the team in December 2023.

Rutgers & Posch‘s ‘hungry and ambitious’ practice harnesses expertise across the remit of private equity transactional work in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional contexts. Lennaert Posch specialises in M&A, joint venture and restructuring matters of complexity, Matthijs van den Broek‘s private equity transactional workload includes IPOs, public takeovers and joint ventures and Bas Mees has capabilities handling mid-market private equity transactions, including buy-and-build. The three co-lead the practice alongside Justus Fortuyn, Bas Visée and Anouk Oosterom.

Stibbe‘s team is well-equipped to advise its portfolio of well-known clients on cross-border transactional matters of a broad variety, including sales in the billions of euros, advising on complex investments, and acting for international private equity firms. Acquisitions and add-ons are a particular area of expertise also. The team is headed up by Björn van der Klip who has notable experience in private equity. Duco de Boer is another name to note for his restructuring and private equity focus. Eva Das departed the team in January 2024.

BarentsKrans‘ group is well-regarded by its clients for its ‘quality and dedication’ and harnesses expertise assisting clients with buy-outs, reinvestments, sales and acquisitions of substantial value. Team head Harry Rek is experienced advising Dutch companies on M&A transactions involving foreign market entry and vice versa. Rhamsey Croes ‘stands out and is the partner to go to’ according to clients.

The ‘highly committed’ practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP is equipped to advise clients across industry sectors including healthcare and infrastructure on the array of private equity investments and transactions. Victor de Vlaam whose workload ranges from assisting with public to private transactions, to advising on M&A, and Danielle du Bois-Buné who has experience handling international transactions, co-head the offering.

HSA Lawyers B.V.‘s team is helmed by Gert-Jan van Dalen who specialises in advising on due diligence aspects of projects, divestments and private equity transactions including acquisitions, sales and add-ons, often in cross-jurisdictional contexts. Alongside van Dalen is the ‘entrepreneurial and versatile professional’ Harm van Efferink who handles M&A, private equity transactions and fund structure matters.

The team at Jones Day is experienced advising its roster of clients on sales, investments and fund investment matters of considerable value, amongst others. Floris Pierik is experienced handling domestic and cross-border matters including private equity and M&A transactions and sales, as well as advising on high-value investments in multi-jurisdictional contexts.

The group at boutique Orange Clover Law has capabilities handling the range of transactional and advisory work for its roster of clients. Pien van Veersen is a corporate and regulatory specialist who oversees the cohort. Corporate, finance and investment management work are focus areas of Machiel Galjaart who is also key to the team.

The cohort at Simmons & Simmons advises its roster of clients on private equity funds at all stages, from establishment, to deal structuring, to due diligence aspects. It is also equipped to advise on transactions including high-value sales. Leo Verhoeff has experience in cross-border M&A, corporate governance and joint venture matters. Rob Hendriks advises on corporate, M&A, private equity and restructurings.

The ‘reactive and pragmatic’ private equity group at Stek advises clients on significant acquisitions across the array of industry sectors, from healthcare to infrastructure. Ruben Tros leads on many of the team’s most prominent matters and oversees the practice alongside Eelco Bijkerk and Maarten van de Graaf.

Van Doorne’s cohort is helmed by Friso Foppes who leads on the breadth of the team’s most prominent matters, including cross-border transactions of significant value. Changes to the practice include the arrivals of Mathijs Driedonks from HVG Law LLP and of Bart Stevens from an in-house role in July and April respectively, whilst Onno Boerstra and Johan Boeren both retired in January 2024.