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Capital Markets: Equity - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is among the best law firms in the Netherlands for both debt and equity capital markets matters. It has an outstanding reputation for acting for underwriters and bookrunners on IPOs and other share and convertible bond placements. The debt team is a popular choice for banks as both issuers and managers in note issuances. It also assists a variety of clients with EMTN and commercial paper programmes. Linklaters boasts a thriving cross-border practice in conjunction with its international network, which includes the capacity to advise on SEC-registered note issuances.

Work Highlights

  • Linklaters advised an underwriting syndicate composed of 13 banks on the EUR2.3 billion IPO and listing of CVC Capital Partners on Euronext Amsterdam.

Strengths

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Linklaters houses very reliable partners who are pleasant to work with and opt for a pragmatic approach in tackling issues, always being available to provide advice at short notice.

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The Linklaters team is hands-on, knowledgeable, fast with its responses and thinks along with us.

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Linklaters is super organised and well coordinated, willing to go above and beyond its job description to achieve positive outcomes. The team manages difficult conversations with clients with grace.

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Linklaters has a very approachable and responsive team with a strong commitment to making transactions a success.

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Linklaters is very pragmatic and personable in its approach which is helpful when working under pressure with tight deadlines. The team is also on the ball and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexander Harmse
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Alexander Harmse is one of the country's standout lawyers for IPOs and share and convertible bond placements, predominantly acting for underwriters, global coordinators and bookrunners. He is additionally versed in SPAC deals, with experience assisting placement agents with PIPE transactions.

Remarkable is Alexander Harmse's eagerness to perform to a top-notch level in every transaction, big or small, making him a very pleasant lawyer to work with.

Alexander Harmse is an outstanding capital markets lawyer. He is unchallenged in his extensive experience and activity in the market.

Alexander Harmse is a highly effective capital markets lawyer combining subject matter expertise with strong client communication. He is a pleasure to work with.

For this area of expertise, Alexander Harmse is our first port of call. He is a great asset to have.

Alexander Harmse is one of the leading lawyers in the Dutch ECM landscape. His in-depth knowledge, pragmatic approach and pleasant demeanour make him a safe pair of hands in project execution.

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Hugo van der Molen
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Hugo van der Molen handles a variety of matters, including assisting SPACs with stock exchange listings, corporate clients with DIP updates, and banks as managers in note issuance transactions.

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Hugo van der Molen
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Alexander Harmse
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