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deBreij

Corporate/M&A: €5-50 million

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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

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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.
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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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  • deBreij offers a highly qualified team with a pragmatic, supportive and balanced approach.

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

  • The team actively thinks along with us, asking questions to understand the business and flawlessly translating the answers into legal support.

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

  • deBreij adopts a very pragmatic approach, listens well, keeps track of all action items and proactively comes up with solutions.

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

  • deBreij takes a creative approach to solving complex matters. Not only are the partners excellent lawyers, but also the associates add significant value.

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

  • deBreij stands out for its pragmatism and ability to steer clients towards solutions within a deal context.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Gaston Freijser
    Gaston Freijser

    Gaston Freijser

    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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

      Corporate/M&A: €5-50 million respondentEurope
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  • Laura Overes
    Laura Overes

    Laura Overes

    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.

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

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

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

    • Laura Overes is the best in responsiveness.

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

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

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

    • She always ensures that it is a good deal.

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  • Wytse Huidekoper
    Wytse Huidekoper

    Wytse Huidekoper

    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.

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

    • Wytse Huidekoper is a very good negotiator.

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  • Maurice Dudink
    Maurice Dudink

    Maurice Dudink

    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.

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

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

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Ranked Individuals at deBreij (4)

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Members

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  • Maxime Jongh

  • Sandra Meijneke

  • Sophie Smeets

  • Pauline Hannema

  • Pieter Holthuis

  • Lotte Niesen

  • Vicky Sassen

  • Quirine Broekema

  • Barbara Bertelink

  • Bas Belder

  • Linde den Boon

  • Anne van Heck

  • Maurice Dudink

  • Laura Overes

  • Anna Steur

  • Constantijn Jonker

  • Gaston Freijser

  • Gijs de Groot

  • Rutger Potter

  • Simone Broekaart

  • Joël van Wijk

  • Wietske Voorhoeve

  • Sjoerd Pals

  • Robert Vodegel

  • Natalie Hammond

  • Sebastiaan Lubberhuizen

  • Pieter van Beveren

  • Jeroen Streefkerk

  • Harm van Schaijk

  • Stijn Vlassak

  • Dana Shadid

  • Valerie Snel

  • Floris Putker

  • Jorrit Sijl

  • Floor de Groot

  • Diana Safai

  • Gijs Stenfert

  • Jonas Poolman

  • Mecheline Gaaf

  • Lysanne de Vries

  • Jan Philipse

  • Laurien van der Ham

  • Robin van Ginkel

  • Laura Overes

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  • Wytse Huidekoper

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  • Gaston Freijser

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  • Maurice Dudink

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