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: Mid-Market - Netherlands

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Band 2

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

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  • deBreij acted for Ackermans & van Haaren on its acquisition of a 40% stake in IQIP from HAL Investments.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Laura Overes
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Laura Overes
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Band 4
Laura Overes represents Dutch private equity clients and companies on acquisitions and share sales.

It is a very nice experience working with Laura Overes. She is very knowledgeable and respectful.

Wytse Huidekoper
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Wytse Huidekoper
4
Band 4
Wytse Huidekoper frequently advises Dutch companies and private equity houses on the sale or purchase of assets.

Wytse Huidekoper is a pragmatic and clever lawyer.

Wytse Huidekoper is very pleasant to work with.

Wytse Huidekoper is a really nice lawyer who is sociable, likeable and pragmatic.

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 commercial and very savvy lawyer. He knows what is important for the client and is able to deliver results.

Maurice Dudink is a very experienced, no-nonsense and pragmatic lawyer in deal negotiations.

Ranked Lawyers at
deBreij

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Netherlands

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Laura Overes
4
Laura Overes
4
Band 4
Wytse Huidekoper
4
Wytse Huidekoper
4
Band 4
Maurice Dudink
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Maurice Dudink
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Anna Steur

Anne van Heck

Barbara Bertelink

Bas Belder

Celeste Herwig

Constantijn Jonker

Dana Shadid

Floris Putker

Gaston Freijser

Gijs de Groot

Harm van Schaijk

Jeroen Streefkerk

Jorrit Sijl

Joël van Wijk

Laura Overes

Lieke Thijssen

Linde den Boon

Lotte Niesen

Maurice Dudink

Maxime Jongh

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