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Capital Markets: Equity - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

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 Ferrovial on its re-domiciliation from Spain to the Netherlands, as well as its subsequent listings on Euronext Amsterdam and Nasdaq and the associated regulatory aspects.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jan Willem Hoevers
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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 Hoevers is a very service-minded lawyer who is able to foresee and signal possible developments.

Jan Willem Hoevers is a very seasoned, smart and client-oriented lawyer.

Jan Willem Hoevers is an outstanding lawyer who is very knowledgeable and well connected to the business. He really understands the needs of the client in a very kind and relaxed way.

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Gaby Smeenk
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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.

Gaby Smeenk is an outstanding lawyer who you want to have on your side. 

Gaby Smeenk is a very clear thinker in moments of confusion. She is razor-sharp, highly aware and extremely diligent. It is a pleasure to work with her.

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

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Capital Markets: Equity

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Jan Willem Hoevers
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Gaby Smeenk
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