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Dentons

Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million

Global Guide 2026 : Netherlands


Dentons

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Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million - Netherlands

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Dentons offers a broad M&A practice, both in terms of the jurisdictions and related practice areas it can cover, allowing clients to rely on the law firm for all of their transactional needs. Its client base comprises corporates and private equity houses seeking advice on strategic acquisitions and divestments in the Netherlands and abroad. The practice also encompasses activity on management buyouts, corporate restructurings and venture capital investments. Of particular note is the depth of Dentons' sectoral experience, with notable highlights evidenced in the energy and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons acted for Kontoor Brands on its acquisition of Helly Hansen from Canadian Tire Corporation.

Strengths

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  • The team is sharp, deal-oriented and to the point, understanding the forces within our company.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentGlobal
  • From the beginning, Dentons was in the driver's seat, leading the conversations and steering the directions. The law firm truly understands its business.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentGlobal
  • I appreciate the department's pragmatic and deal-oriented approach. It demonstrates a strong commitment to efficiency and client satisfaction.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentGlobal
  • Dentons is strongly oriented towards finding practical solutions to clients' problems, and we also value its proactive approach and communication skills.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentGlobal
  • The Dentons team is as adept at strategic planning and client communication as it is on the technical side. It manages to deliver a well-rounded and high-quality service very efficiently.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Kuif Klein Wassink
    Band 4Kuif Klein Wassink

    Kuif Klein Wassink

    Kuif Klein Wassink is well placed to assist clients with cross-border transactions. He advises private equity firms and multinational companies on acquisitions and sales.

    • Kuif Klein Wassink is very sharp and always to the point in his advice. He also makes himself available and goes the extra mile for us.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentGlobal
    • Kuif Klein Wassink is just an awesome lawyer. His strengths are his knowledge, empathy, skill set and driver-seat mentality.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentGlobal
    • Kuif Klein Wassink is an exceptional strategist with a confident and calm demeanour at all times, including when the situation becomes more stressful or contentious.

      Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million respondentGlobal

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