About

Provided by deBreij

deBreij is a Dutch M&A boutique firm which consists of 27 specialist lawyers. The firm combines a boutique approach (dedication, customised and strategic advice, personalised service and attractive rates) with big firm quality (high level experience, expertise, reliability and execution power). As specialists in corporate law, the firm offers goal-oriented advice. 

The firm’s transactional lawyers manage:

■ Mergers & Acquisitions

■ Joint Ventures

■ Funding Rounds

■ Management Buy-Outs

■ ‘Debt to Equity’ Transactions

Work does not end when a deal is closed. The firm takes up the whole transaction process and advisory before, during and after the deal. The team advises on strategic topics and at the same time knows how to get the deal done. DeBreij is also the trusted advisor for problems involving governance and corporate (re) structuring the negotiations of commercial contracts and other matters that play a role in enterprises.

Investors and entrepreneurs benefit from their pragmatic hands-on advice. Clients can trust deBreij to be clear and impartial. The team recommends the best course of action and assists clients in making well-balanced choices; offering insight into each stage of the legal and practical analysis.

Leading strategic parties, banks, institutional investors, funds, informal investors, founders, corporate finance advisors and management teams opt for deBreij.

PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate / M&A

Private Equity

Commercial agreements

Corporate Advisory

Restructuring

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: €5-50 million - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

deBreij is a notable Dutch M&A boutique with a strong focus on advising Dutch companies, shareholders and private equity houses on transactions. The law firm has particular recent experience in transactions in the technology, life sciences and financial services sectors. The team also handles cross-border transactions, often involving Germany or the Nordic region. Additionally, team members advise on venture capital investments into start-ups.

Work Highlights

  • deBreij advised All Seas Capital on the acquisition of a significant minority investment in Reducate.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gaston Freijser
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Gaston Freijser is a highly respected lawyer who is routinely sought out by corporates and private equity houses to assist with acquisitions, sales and investments.

We really like working with Gaston Freijser because he is very accessible, always available and knowledgeable of what we are looking for.

He is a real deal-maker, supporting us not only on the documents but also on getting the deal done.

I cannot praise him enough so I will praise him again: he is a superb lawyer and great guy.

Gaston is very experienced and has a strong focus on the key issues, which helps as it smooths the process and gets excellent results.

Laura Overes
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Laura Overes
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Laura Overes represents Dutch private equity clients and companies in acquisitions and share sales. Her experience spans a variety of sectors, with recent highlights in IT and consumer goods.

Laura Overes is always calm and at the same time proactive and a good listener. She quickly understands the situation and context, and I find her input to be very constructive.

Laura Overes is a highly skilled lawyer in the field of M&A, and she provides us with excellent guidance.

Laura Overes is the best in responsiveness.

Laura actively thought along with us to make the transaction possible without losing sight of our interests.

She always ensures that it is a good deal.

Wytse Huidekoper
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Wytse Huidekoper
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Wytse Huidekoper frequently advises Dutch companies and private equity houses on the sale or purchase of assets, with further expertise in strategic partnerships and investments.

Wytse Huidekoper is very knowledgeable, and he knows what we find important in deal-making. I could almost send him to a negotiation alone as he knows what is important to us.

Wytse Huidekoper is a very good negotiator.

Maurice Dudink
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Maurice Dudink
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Up and Coming

Maurice Dudink is frequently seen handling cases on behalf of corporates and private equity firms, showcasing particular strength in acquisitions, sales and investments.

Maurice Dudink is a very pragmatic, efficient and enthusiastic lawyer.

Maurice Dudink is thoughtful and gets work over the line. He is also very creative with solutions during negotiations.

Ranked Lawyers at
deBreij

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Netherlands

Corporate/M&A: €5-50 million

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Gaston Freijser
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Laura Overes
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Laura Overes
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Band 2
Wytse Huidekoper
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Wytse Huidekoper
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Band 2
Maurice Dudink
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Maurice Dudink
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Up and Coming

Members

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Anna Steur

Anne van Heck

Barbara Bertelink

Bas Belder

Constantijn Jonker

Dana Shadid

Diana Safai

Floor de Groot

Floris Putker

Gaston Freijser

Gijs Stenfert

Gijs de Groot

Harm van Schaijk

Jeroen Streefkerk

Jonas Poolman

Jorrit Sijl

Joël van Wijk

Laura Overes

Linde den Boon

Lotte Niesen

Maurice Dudink

Maxime Jongh

Mecheline Gaaf

Natalie Hammond

Pauline Hannema

Pieter Holthuis

Pieter van Beveren

Quirine Broekema

Robert Vodegel

Rutger Potter

Sandra Meijneke

Sebastiaan Lubberhuizen

Simone Broekaart

Sjoerd Pals

Sophie Smeets

Stijn Vlassak

Valerie Snel

Vicky Sassen

Wietske Voorhoeve