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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above - Netherlands

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields regularly advises clients on high-value, cross-border acquisitions and divestments. Clients benefit from the team's ability to collaborate with the law firm's other offices around the world on multi-jurisdictional matters. Team members have experience in private equity investments, acquisitions by consortiums and joint venture agreements. The law firm often acts on transactions involving the technology, energy and financial services industries.

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields advised PGGM on its acquisition of a 49% stake in Penta Infra.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexander Doorman
4
Alexander Doorman
4
Band 4

Alexander Doorman advises multinational clients on cross-border acquisitions and divestments, including investment firms and companies active in the energy, life sciences and financial services sectors.

Alexander Doorman is a smart M&A lawyer who is knowledgeable of market practices and very responsive.

Alexander Doorman did a very outstanding job on the work that we did. He was able to understand all of the disciplines and could explain all of the issues.

Alexander Doorman is a high-quality and trusted adviser.

He is a pragmatic counsel who is able to think outside of the box when we need to get creative with legal issues and is a great negotiator who comes to the table well prepared.

I have been extremely impressed by the command of issues, the pragmatism of the advice and the market colour that Alexander Doorman brings to bear when advising.

Menno Verboom
4
Menno Verboom
4
Band 4

Menno Verboom assists clients with auction sales, management roll-overs and carve-outs as part of sales and acquisitions. He frequently acts for private equity and investment firms on their transactions in the Netherlands and abroad.

We appreciate his deep legal expertise, sharp commercial insight and exceptional client focus. He is also excellent at breaking down complicated concepts into understandable terms.

Menno Verboom has an impressive ability to navigate complex legal issues while always keeping the business objectives front and centre.

Menno Verboom delivers a great level of service. He is to the point, provides commercially strong advice and understands the client.

Menno Verboom is a very strong corporate lawyer who is down to earth and business oriented. We feel very confident with him by our side.

Menno Verboom is a very talented, calm and measured lawyer and a very strong negotiator.

Hanneke Rothbarth
5
Hanneke Rothbarth
5
Band 5

Hanneke Rothbarth handles both domestic and cross-border transactions for private equity firms and clients active in the pharmaceutical, food and retail spaces, assisting with public takeovers and acquisitions.

She is a strong and trustworthy person who is able to build bridges across cultures and with many different people. She also has a very positive attitude and mindset.

Hanneke Rothbarth delivers very strong commitment alongside reliable and pragmatic guidance.

While always keeping our interests in mind, Hanneke Rothbarth has the ability to come up with pragmatic solutions during contract negotiations.

Saloua Ouchan
U
Saloua Ouchan
U
Up and Coming

Saloua Ouchan assists both private equity and corporate clients with investments, acquisitions and divestments and is well equipped to handle cross-border transactions.

Saloua is a great lawyer with a highly commercial view on transactions and different ongoing processes, without losing sight of the legal expertise that is so crucial in highly complex projects.

We value her strategic advice and responsiveness. She is considered reliable under pressure and is a trusted business adviser for us.

Saloua Ouchan is a highly experienced and very hands-on lawyer. Her commercial awareness makes her very pleasant to work with.

Saloua Ouchan has strong legal expertise, as well as commercial awareness, clear communication and a proactive, client-focused mindset.

Saloua is sharp and highly attuned to client needs. She quickly grasps complex business matters and plays an active role in securing the best possible commercial and legal outcomes for the client.

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Netherlands

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

Alexander Doorman
4
Alexander Doorman
4
Band 4
Menno Verboom
4
Menno Verboom
4
Band 4
Hanneke Rothbarth
5
Hanneke Rothbarth
5
Band 5
Saloua Ouchan
U
Saloua Ouchan
U
Up and Coming