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Chambers Review

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Mohammed Almarini
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Mohammed Almarini
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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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Rebecca Kuijpers-Zimmerman
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Band 4

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.

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

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

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Joost Polman
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Up and Coming

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.

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.

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

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

Joost Polman is a highly commercial and efficient lawyer.

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

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million

Mohammed Almarini
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Mohammed Almarini
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Band 1
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Rebecca Kuijpers-Zimmerman
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Band 4
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Joost Polman
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Up and Coming