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

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS is particularly active on cross-border M&A transactions, often acting for clients from the technology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and energy sectors. The team also has experience advising clients on venture capital investments. CMS is popular with private equity houses for advice on transactions. The law firm additionally assists clients with joint venture agreements. Clients benefit from the law firm's wide-reaching international network.

Work Highlights

  • CMS advised Garden Capital Group on the sale of its stake in Zien Group to Fattal Hotels.

Strengths

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The team's thorough understanding of legal frameworks and strong focus on compliance ensures that all agreements are not only robust but also strategically aligned with our business goals.

Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondent
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What distinguishes CMS is the team's efficiency, quick responses and follow-ups, as well as the practical way it leads discussions.

Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondent
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The CMS team is very pragmatic and always there to help find a solution. It understands our business well and finds a good balance between legal and commercial perspectives.

Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondent
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This department distinguishes itself through a rare combination of legal expertise, responsiveness and a truly client-focused approach.

Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondent
Global

The team consistently delivers high-quality work, understands our business needs and offers practical, solution-oriented advice.

Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Ziekman
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Band 4

Mark Ziekman demonstrates considerable experience representing clients from the consumer goods sector in both domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions and sales.

Mark Ziekman is a practical M&A lawyer who delivers. He is also always available for good advice.

Mark Ziekman is a very friendly, approachable and responsive partner.

Mark Ziekman is a pleasant lawyer to work with who is dedicated to looking for solutions.

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Pieter van Duijvenvoorde
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Department head Pieter van Duijvenvoorde leverages his experience to assist with a variety of corporate transactions, including venture capital financing rounds, cross-border divestments and majority-stake acquisitions.

I am very glad I found Pieter among all the M&A lawyers out there!

Pieter was very aware of the specific needs and attention points from our side and managed to see the opportunities in the contradictory interests of the negotiating parties.

Pieter van Duijvenvoorde is a likeable and very approachable professional with a keen eye for the commercial aspects.

Pieter van Duijvenvoorde is a really strong sparring partner with a lot of knowledge. He is aware of the business issues that arise and stays strongly connected to the team.

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Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million
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Mark Ziekman
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Pieter van Duijvenvoorde
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Band 4
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