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Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman boasts a market-leading presence in the M&A market in the Netherlands. The team has extensive experience in handling high-value transactions for a domestic and international client base that includes both public companies and private equity houses. Team members assist clients with joint ventures, cross-border acquisitions, divestments and investment rounds. The law firm is active in transactions involving the technology, life sciences and energy and natural resources sectors.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman advised Bending Spoons on its strategic acquisition of WeTransfer.

Strengths

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A&O Shearman is our go-to law firm in the Netherlands. It is fantastic at managing complex, multijurisdictional transactions and has a really good understanding of commercial goals.

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A&O Shearman has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the private equity landscape, delivering commercially astute advice that aligns with our strategic objectives.

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A&O Shearman's lawyers are at the very top of their game and at one of the few law firms in the Netherlands for complex, big-ticket M&A.

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A&O Shearman stands out for its in-depth knowledge. The team is very client-oriented, pragmatic and agile.

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The team at A&O Shearman is very proactive, pragmatic and hands-on. It has a can-do attitude and always looks for solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Karine Kodde
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Karine Kodde
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Karine Kodde is a reputable figure in private equity in the Dutch market, acting on investments, acquisitions and share sale transactions.

Karine Kodde is extremely smart, has very deep technical and market knowledge and is a gifted negotiator.

Karine Kodde is a seasoned and high-quality dealmaker.

Karine Kodde has a great standing in the market.

Karine Kodde is the only senior partner we ever go to in the Netherlands.

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Tim Stevens
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Tim Stevens
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Tim Stevens is a well-recognised lawyer in the Dutch M&A market. He is particularly known for advising on public offers and business combinations, usually assisting Dutch clients with cross-border matters.

Tim Stevens is a very good strategic thinker and understands what steps another party will take and when.

Tim Stevens understands the business components very well.

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Charles Honée
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Charles Honée
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Charles Honée holds significant experience in corporate transactions, including joint ventures, equity investments and cross-border acquisitions. He is a popular choice among private equity and investment firms, as well as companies operating in the energy sector.

Charles Honée is very commercially oriented and has a high level of sophistication.

Charles Honée dares to take strong positions backed by decent tactical and content-driven considerations.

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Christiaan de Brauw
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Christiaan de Brauw
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Christiaan de Brauw advises clients on public takeover offers, as well as cross-border investment rounds and sales. He attracts companies active in the life sciences, technology and finance sectors.

Christiaan de Brauw is a senior boardroom adviser who is trusted by many listed companies.

Christiaan de Brauw combines deep knowledge and experience with a solution-oriented approach.

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Justin Steer
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Justin Steer
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Justin Steer advises multinational companies and private equity houses on acquisitions and sales in the life sciences, financial services, technology and industrial chemical industries.

Justin Steer is an excellent outside partner for our business. He takes the time to understand our group and our strategy and takes care to align his team with ours.

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Jasper de Jong
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Jasper de Jong
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Jasper de Jong is well regarded amongst private equity clients for handling acquisitions, sales, mergers and investment rounds.

Jasper de Jong is always responsive, clear in his communication and highly attuned to the commercial context, making him a pleasure to work with and a key contributor to successful outcomes.

Jasper de Jong is a standout professional whose sharp legal acumen and pragmatic approach consistently add real value to our transactions.

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Katinka Middelkoop
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Katinka Middelkoop
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Katinka Middelkoop offers wide-reaching experience to clients in corporate mandates. She advises on equity acquisitions as well as transactions in the energy and financial services fields.

Katinka Middelkoop has strong knowledge of what the client needs and wants. Her team gets the job done.

Katinka Middelkoop is pragmatic and provides hands-on legal advice and knowledge of the market.

Katinka Middelkoop always looks for solutions.

We are happy to have worked with her.

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Karine Kodde
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Karine Kodde
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Tim Stevens
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Tim Stevens
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Charles Honée
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Charles Honée
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Christiaan de Brauw
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Christiaan de Brauw
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Justin Steer
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Justin Steer
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Jasper de Jong
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Jasper de Jong
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Katinka Middelkoop
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Katinka Middelkoop
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