Chambers Review
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International & Cross-Border Transactions - Netherlands
What the Team is Known For
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a market-leading independent law firm with a formidable reputation for its international and cross-border capabilities. The law firm is typically identified as the leading adviser to Dutch-headquartered corporations that have significant international operations. The Netherlands office is the law firm's pivotal hub and remains a notable force in the market, advising international clients as Dutch counsel and leading impressive multi-jurisdictional matters for its national client base. De Brauw has established a presence in various jurisdictions, having opened offices in Brussels, London, Shanghai and Singapore, and the firm utilises the 'Best Friends' network to regularly coordinate with its top-tier peers in Europe to serve on cross-border mandates.
De Brauw is renowned for its transactional capabilities, demonstrating true excellence in high-end corporate/M&A, private equity, competition and investment cases, as well as top-tier capabilities in energy. Transactions frequently involve cross-border aspects, and the team navigates international challenges through coordination with its other offices or through partnering with leading firms in other jurisdictions. Clients also turn to De Brauw for cross-border financing matters. The law firm has a particularly strong ECM and investment funds practice, and its financial services group has a leading regulatory offering. Acting predominantly for large corporate borrowers, the firm also works with major Dutch and international banks and other financial institutions, offering solid restructuring and tax capabilities.
De Brauw also boast a stellar disputes practice, comprising of top-rated teams in litigation, competition, white-collar crime and arbitration. The law firm acts in complex international litigation and class action cases, as well as investigation matters, which involve the handling of cross-border issues in white-collar crime and IP contexts. Its arbitration team is well-versed in handling disputes under ICSID, NAI, ICC and UNCITRAL rules, as well as being particularly active in energy-sector arbitration.