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Clifford Chance LLP

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

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Clifford Chance LLP

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

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance has a particular focus on assisting private equity firms and other international investors with high-value transactions in the Dutch market, including advising on public offers and buyouts. The law firm also represents clients in merger agreements and joint venture negotiations. It is active on transactions across a wide range of industries, including energy, technology and telecommunications.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised KKR on the sale of a 12.25% stake in Q-Park to Interogo Holding.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance's service orientation and hands-on mentality are what set it apart. Its assistance is of high quality.

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

  • Clifford Chance offers a thorough understanding of the commercial issues and delivers great, sensible and tactful recommendations on the next steps.

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

  • Clifford Chance's lawyers are go-to specialists in complex situations that require nuance.

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

  • Clifford Chance's strengths are its commercial mindset, business understanding, professionalism and ability to find practical solutions to unlock bottlenecks.

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

  • Clifford Chance is very strong in the Dutch market and knows all the other key advisers, helping the team to deliver a seamless product.

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Gregory Crookes
    Gregory Crookes

    Gregory Crookes

    Gregory Crookes is particularly active in acquisitions, divestments and joint venture agreements within the TMT, consumer goods and energy sectors, and regularly acts for financial institutions and investment firms.

    • Gregory Crookes is a highly experienced lawyer with a commercial perspective on transactions and the objective of getting deals done. The best interests of his clients are always his top priority.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

    • Gregory Crookes is very practical, hands on and has done a lot of these transactions. He brings a level of calm to negotiations and is good at separating out what is really key.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

    • Gregory Crookes is really committed and always delivers. He unpacks and resolves issues thoughtfully and pragmatically.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

    • Gregory Crookes is a seasoned M&A lawyer who is a great partner for major corporates.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope
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  • Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier
    Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier

    Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier

    Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier is capable of handling both private and public transactions. He assists clients with public offers, investments and acquisitions and is regularly sought out by private equity firms.

    • Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier is an excellent lawyer who understands legal and commercial complexities and is able to effectively guide the client in negotiations.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

    • Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier marries technical ability with commercial acumen to deliver a compelling product.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

    • Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier is an impressive performer.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

    • Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier is one of the most experienced M&A lawyers in the Netherlands.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

    • Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier is our go-to person. He is very proactive, commercial and really hands on, as well as creative in terms of finding solutions in a mutually satisfactory way.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope
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  • Jeroen Thijssen
    Jeroen Thijssen

    Jeroen Thijssen

    Jeroen Thijssen assists clients from the energy, infrastructure and banking sectors with acquisitions and sales. He additionally acts for private equity firms on transactions and investments.

    • Jeroen Thijssen always provides his clients with proactive support.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

    • Jeroen Thijssen is a practical and smart commercial lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope
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  • Stephanie Horowitz
    Stephanie Horowitz

    Stephanie Horowitz

    Stephanie Horowitz's practice attracts notable corporates and private equity firms operating in the food, life sciences and infrastructure spaces to assist with cross-border acquisitions and sales.

    • Stephanie Horowitz is a very experienced lawyer who is especially renowned for her in-depth knowledge.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

    • Stephanie Horowitz is a very strong lawyer with a great understanding of the commercial issues.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope

    • We appreciate Stephanie's commercial mindset, professional approach and influence over key stakeholders on key value items in negotiations.

      Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondentEurope
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Ranked Individuals at Clifford Chance LLP (4)

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    Gregory Crookes

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

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    Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

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    Jeroen Thijssen

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

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    Stephanie Horowitz

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

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