Capital Markets: Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
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The Capital Markets team has in-depth expertise in all relevant aspects of capital markets transactions and advice. We believe the quality and experience of our partners, associates and support staff is unparalleled.
Our high deal flow ensures that we are always fully up-to-date on regulatory developments and current market practices, as exemplified by our involvement in almost all major Dutch IPOs. Our team has the flexibility and innovative capacity to assist in and, where required, spearhead niche capital markets transactions. We thrive on complex deals, where we can display our capacity for thinking outside-of-the-box and proposing innovative solutions.
We primarily advise corporations - as well as banks - in equity transactions, debt transactions, and regulatory capital instruments. We strive to provide our global corporate clients with the highest standard of independent legal advice. We collaborate with a global network of renowned law firms, including a select number in the US, and regularly work with them in fixed teams, allowing us to offer our clients first-class, cross-border services.
Chambers Review
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a market-leading team for equity capital markets mandates and also offers notable experience in debt capital markets matters. It is one of the leading practices in the Netherlands for IPOs and particularly experienced on the issuer side. The law firm is also notably active in secondary stock offerings as well as SPAC transactions, including de-SPACs. The team offers further expertise in convertible bond issuances, green and sustainability-linked bond issues and medium-term note programmes. It is a well-regarded practice for both public offerings and private placements.
Work Highlights
- De Brauw advised AEGON on the combination of its Dutch operations with the Dutch insurance group.
Strengths
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"The De Brauw team not only showed a deep understanding of the relevant laws and regulations but also took a very pragmatic approach throughout the process. Their ability to see the big picture allowed us to come up with an effective yet cost- and time-efficient solution."
"The team at De Brauw are well organised and respond efficiently to the demands of their clients."
"I was impressed with De Brauw's ability to capture complex company matters and put them in documentation with the right content and tone of voice."
"De Brauw provided us with swift and sophisticated advice."
"The De Brauw team not only showed a deep understanding of the relevant laws and regulations but also took a very pragmatic approach throughout the process. Their ability to see the big picture allowed us to come up with an effective yet cost- and time-efficient solution."
"The team at De Brauw are well organised and respond efficiently to the demands of their clients."
"I was impressed with De Brauw's ability to capture complex company matters and put them in documentation with the right content and tone of voice."
"De Brauw provided us with swift and sophisticated advice."
Notable Practitioners
Jan Willem Hoevers is one of the most highly regarded lawyers in the Netherlands for complex and diverse equity capital markets transactions. He is highly experienced in IPOs, SPAC mandates and convertibles, and also has market-leading expertise in accelerated bookbuilds and the capital markets aspects of M&A transactions.
"Jan Willem knows inside out what needs to be done and is relentlessly busy understanding our needs. I feel very supported by his knowledge."
"Jan Willem impressed me with the depth of his experience. I doubt there are many other Dutch lawyers who can challenge him in this respect. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
"Jan Willem is an excellent professional who has a very quick mind and experience in complicated international matters."
"What I like about Jan Willem Hoevers is that he comes with a wealth of knowledge about international capital markets and great experience in dealing with dual listings and complicated transactions. He is a very light, no-nonsense type of professional who gets things done."
Gaby Smeenk is best known for her expertise in SPACs and regular IPOs. She frequently advises Dutch companies on initial and secondary listings in Amsterdam and in the USA and has experience in de-SPACs and business combinations.
"It was a pleasure working with Gaby on our projects. She is a very strong and knowledgeable lawyer who also understands the business context very well."
"Gaby is an exceptional lawyer. She is quick, smart, has vast expertise, and is ready to help at all times. It was a pleasure to partner with her."
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