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DLA Piper LLP

Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million

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

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is a particularly popular choice for private equity firms, acting on both the buy and sell sides of mid-market transactions. Additionally, the team represents the founders and shareholders of Dutch companies in transactions. The law firm is also well regarded for advising on fund-raising rounds. The team often represents clients from the technology and pharmaceutical sectors. Clients benefit from the law firm's full-service approach and ability to coordinate cross-border transactions through the law firm's global network.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Unilever on the dual-track sale of two of its brands, including the sale of Conimex to Paulig and Unox and Zwan to Zwanenberg Food Group.

Strengths

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  • The team is consistently on the ball and highly responsive, ensuring we feel supported at every stage of the transaction.

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  • What distinguishes the team is not just its legal expertise, but its strategic understanding and ability to see the wider picture and the client’s drivers.

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  • The DLA Piper team works diligently and meticulously, consistently making us feel like a top priority. It is well equipped to provide us with sound advice across various legal domains and countries.

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  • DLA Piper consistently demonstrates a practical understanding of what it takes to get a deal done, focusing on finding workable, commercially sensible solutions that help move negotiations forward.

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  • DLA Piper stands out for its pragmatic and problem-solving approach, simplifying matters rather than complicating them.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daphne Bens
    Daphne Bens

    Daphne Bens

    Daphne Bens advises clients on acquisitions, including by way of auction processes, as well as sales, mergers and investment funding rounds. She often handles matters involving the media, real estate and technology industries.

    • Daphne Bens is an excellent adviser, and her ability to negotiate is particularly strong. She is very commercial and able to focus on the key issues which matter most to our business.

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    • Daphne Bens is a level-headed lawyer who is calm under pressure. She has excellent client-handling skills and a strong grasp of our business context.

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    • Daphne Bens is very personable and pragmatic. She remains calm under pressure, comes with solutions and gives sound legal advice.

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    • Daphne Bens is a highly qualified and pleasant person to work with.

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    • Daphne Bens is outstanding in delivering excellent client care and service.

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  • Casper Hamersma
    Casper Hamersma

    Casper Hamersma

    Casper Hamersma handles a range of sell and buy-side transactions on behalf of clients in diverse industries, including financial services, technology and construction.

    • Casper Hamersma demonstrates strong commitment, a sufficient level of pragmatism and commercial strength.

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    • Casper Hamersma is a strong and experienced legal professional, as well as a pleasant person to work with. We can highly recommend him.

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  • Jochem Beurskens
    Jochem Beurskens

    Jochem Beurskens

    Jochem Beurskens is a popular choice amongst private equity houses operating across a broad variety of sectors, including life sciences, construction and consumer goods. He advises on investments, acquisitions and sales and is well placed to assist with cross-border mandates.

    • Jochem Beurskens is a very client- and service-oriented lawyer who is able to level with different people.

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    • Jochem Beurskens is a very pragmatic and commercial lawyer who is always ready to go the extra mile for his clients.

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    • Jochem Beurskens is a nice person with very good experience.

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