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Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

About

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Our Corporate/M&A team is one of the most active in the Netherlands. The team specialises in complex, high-end M&A, private equity, venture capital and corporate restructuring. It has extensive experience acting as lead counsel or Dutch co-counsel for a broad range of clients, including multinationals and other companies, financial institutions, private equity and venture capital houses, and family offices. Our team has ample experience with outbound and inbound cross-border mergers, often straddling the boundary between company law and tax law. For multiple large transactions, the team has the capacity and resources to react quickly, assembling top-notch, partner-led teams, typically including experts in finance, tax, competition, employment and notary issues. 

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

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Houthoff is a highly regarded Dutch law firm with a strong reputation for advising buyers and selling shareholders on cross-border transactions. The team also often assists clients with rescue sales and acquisitions. The law firm is particularly popular with clients from the technology sector, as well as acting for private equity houses on high-value acquisitions and divestments. Team members have further experience in venture capital mandates.

Work Highlights

  • Houthoff advised Carlyle and Ares Management on their EUR800 million equity investment in Your.World.

Strengths

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Houthoff houses a team of dedicated professionals who are able to focus on what matters and adapt to changing deal conditions.

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondent
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Houthoff's lawyers are knowledgeable and have an eye for detail, while also being pragmatic. We work together seamlessly, and the team knows exactly what we want.

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondent
Global

The lawyers know the subject matter inside out and can put themselves in our shoes. They ensure that the interests of our company are well protected.

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondent
Global

Houthoff is very responsive, diligent and, at the same time, has a practical mindset. It is equipped with a big and knowledgeable team to handle complex matters.

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondent
Global

Houthoff is a beacon of stability in hectic situations. The team provides timely advice, has an excellent feeling for political sensitivities and offers sharp business acumen.

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Michiel Pannekoek
3
Michiel Pannekoek
3
Band 3

Michiel Pannekoek advises international private equity houses and clients active in the life sciences and natural resources sectors on the acquisition of Dutch targets, as well as assisting with the divestment of companies. He additionally acts for domestic venture funds on acquisitions.

He is renowned for his sharp intellect. He combines deep legal expertise with a refreshingly pragmatic approach, ensuring that the most challenging deals are navigated with clarity and efficiency.

Michiel Pannekoek's legal expertise and experience are of a very high calibre.

Michiel Pannekoek is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. He delivers short response times and is a fast thinker.

Michiel Pannekoek is a committed, fast and efficient lawyer. He has strong knowledge and is always available when you need him.

Michiel Pannekoek is a very experienced lawyer who helps in the most crucial moments of negotiations.

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Bram Caudri
4
Bram Caudri
4
Band 4
Bram Caudri advises both management and investment companies on divestments. He additionally assists companies with fund-raising rounds and acquisitions.

The reason I work with Bram is his ability to tackle sizeable transactions with high degrees of complexity in a pragmatic manner.

He has a keen ability to identify and focus on the key issues that matter most, ensuring that transactions progress efficiently.

Bram Caudri is a great sparring partner and a brilliant mind. I particularly admire him for his stance, approach and broad knowledge of the M&A world as a whole.

Bram Caudri is highly pragmatic and flexible. If you want an M&A lawyer by your side to get the deal done, Bram is your guy.

Bram Caudri is a true counsel who understands the business, the strategy and how we manage our stakeholders.

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Alexander Kaarls
5
Alexander Kaarls
5
Band 5

Alexander Kaarls is admitted to the Dutch Bar and the Californian State Bar. He often advises US-listed clients on business combinations and recommended public offers for Dutch companies, as well as assisting Dutch clients with their sale to US-based and European buyers.

Alexander understands our business, shares his experience with us and is not afraid to offer a differing opinion, but always in a very diplomatic and sophisticated way. His advice makes us stronger.

Alexander Kaarls is one of my most trusted advisers in Europe.

Alexander Kaarls is a smart, strategic M&A lawyer whose experience advising large multinational companies is invaluable to us.

Alexander Kaarls is a wise, calm and methodical lawyer.

It is a pleasure to work with Alexander Kaarls. He knows exactly what to say and when.

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Philip van der Eijk
U
Philip van der Eijk
U
Up and Coming

Philip van der Eijk regularly advises investment firms and corporate clients, including founders and shareholders, on cross-border sales and acquisitions.

Philip provides level-headed advice which is aimed at finalising the deal as opposed to simply winning legal arguments.

Philip van der Eijk is a skilled lawyer who has an overview of the cases, communicates pleasantly and is very punctual in keeping to his agreements.

Philip knows the details of the case and is strong at finding pragmatic solutions, taking into account our commercial interests.

Philip van der Eijk brought the creativity, sharpness and flexibility needed to handle our unconventional transaction structure. He was very creative and able to think in terms of solutions.

Philip van der Eijk is an outstanding lawyer who is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. He delivers short response times and is a fast thinker.

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Corporate/M&A
Alexander Kaarls
F
Alexander Kaarls
F
Foreign expert for USA
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Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above
Michiel Pannekoek
3
Michiel Pannekoek
3
Band 3
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Bram Caudri
4
Bram Caudri
4
Band 4
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Alexander Kaarls
5
Alexander Kaarls
5
Band 5
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Philip van der Eijk
U
Philip van der Eijk
U
Up and Coming
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