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Baker McKenzie

Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million

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Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie often assists clients with multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and divestments, frequently acting alongside the law firm's other offices. The law firm represents both domestic Dutch companies and multinational private equity firms. The team also has experience in transactions involving auction processes, investment rounds and joint venture agreements. It is regularly mandated by companies operating in the telecommunications, technology, healthcare and manufacturing spaces.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Van Merksteijn on its pre-closing restructuring and the subsequent joint venture between its steel business and Südwest Beteiligungen.

Strengths

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  • The Baker McKenzie team is responsive, proactive, innovative and thorough. It is an excellent and comprehensive legal resource and a go-to, one-stop shop for us.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

  • The Baker McKenzie team is able to provide pragmatic and complete advice within a short period of time. It also has excellent commercial awareness and sufficient understanding of our business.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

  • Baker McKenzie has a very strong can-do mentality and is solution-driven and pragmatic.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

  • The team immediately understands critical points, has business acumen and supports us during commercial negotiations. It is super responsive and listens to the issues.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

  • Their attention to detail, responsiveness and clear communication have fostered a strong attorney-client relationship built on trust and transparency.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mohammed Almarini
    Mohammed Almarini

    Mohammed Almarini

    Mohammed Almarini assists clients with the full range of corporate transactional matters, advising on acquisitions, divestments, joint venture agreements and funding rounds. He acts for both Dutch companies and multinational private equity houses.

    • Mohammed has been a reliable and thoughtful adviser across several matters. His responsiveness and ability to navigate complex issues are strong, particularly when timelines are tight.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

    • Mohammed Almarini is one of the very best M&A lawyers in the Netherlands in my experience. He provides extensive M&A experience, a keen commercial sense and unfailing responsiveness.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

    • We can really count on Mohammed Almarini to solve issues for us. He is very responsive, pragmatic and knows just what we are looking for. He is a real problem solver.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

    • We are really impressed by Mohammed Almarini. He is very experienced, reactive and has a deal-making state of mind.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

    • He combines legal precision with a pragmatic approach, which adds clear value in commercial negotiations.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope
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  • Rebecca Kuijpers-Zimmerman
    Rebecca Kuijpers-Zimmerman

    Rebecca Kuijpers-Zimmerman

    Rebecca Kuijpers-Zimmerman is recognised for her ability to advise on both public and private M&A, acting on behalf of domestic and multinational corporates active in the life sciences and luxury spaces.

    • We appreciate Rebecca's candour and ability to address issues head on.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

    • Rebecca Kuijpers-Zimmerman is an excellent outcome-focused and pragmatic lawyer. It is great to work with her!

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

    • Rebecca Kuijpers-Zimmerman is a seasoned lawyer who is nice to work with.

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  • Joost Polman
    Joost Polman

    Joost Polman

    Joost Polman is an increasingly prominent name who is sought out by investment firms, private equity funds and corporate entities to advise on a variety of commercial transactions, including joint ventures, divestments and acquisitions.

    • With great pragmatism and a can-do mentality, Joost will bring any complex process to a successful ending.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

    • Joost Polman has his eyes on the ball and is extremely pragmatic in his advice and support, which has led to great outcomes for us time and time again.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

    • Joost Polman is easy to work with. He understands the business and delivers on time.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

    • Joost Polman is a highly commercial and efficient lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentEurope

    • Joost Polman has an eye for the overall process and is keen to find solutions.

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