About

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Our Corporate / M&A practice is unique in combining the equal strengths of the tax and corporate practices. The truly integrated service that is extended to our clients is valued and it distinguishes the firm from its competitors.

With a proven track record across all major industries, our specific industry knowledge allows us to apply our expertise within the framework of any particular sector. We are particularly known for our private equity/venture capital, energy, real estate, transport, health care, life sciences and technology driven start-ups (including fintech) knowledge.

Clients appreciate that our corporate team closely involves our specialists in adjacent areas such as tax, capital markets, litigation, banking, IP, employment and environmental law.

The team is extending its stature in our four home markets - the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland - and internationally. In cross border transactions our clients can also rely on our strong relationships with other leading law firms and tax advisers around the globe.

Our firm has a good mixture of high profile and mid-market cases. A substantial share of our Corporate / M&A clients include private equity firms, their managers, investors and other players in the private equity industry. As regards size and experience, no other Dutch firm comes close to us.

The team is one of the largest in the market with 13 dedicated partners and a total team of approximately 80.


Chambers Review

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

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Loyens & Loeff advises clients on both domestic and cross-border high-value transactions. The team acts for domestic and multinational private equity firms, as well as representing Netherlands-based companies. The law firm often acts on transactions in the technology and infrastructure sectors. Clients benefit from the law firm's Benelux-wide presence, as well as the team's ability to collaborate with other departments, including the law firm's market-leading tax team.

Work Highlights

  • Loyens & Loeff assisted Advent International with the sale of its stake in Aareon to TPG.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Harmen Holtrop
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Harmen Holtrop
E
Eminent Practitioners

Managing partner Harmen Holtrop often advises private equity clients and Dutch companies on investments, acquisitions and divestments.

Harmen Holtrop does a fantastic job and never disappoints.

Harmen Holtrop has in-depth knowledge of M&A and is a very trustworthy partner.

As managing partner, Harmen Holtrop has an excellent understanding of the commercial aspects of our company.

Herman Kaemingk
4
Herman Kaemingk
4
Band 4

Herman Kaemingk acts for Dutch companies and their shareholders on their acquisition by private equity companies, as well as advising on divestments.

Herman Kaemingk is an outstanding presenter who has deep knowledge of the field and is very impressive to work with.

Besides understanding complexities, Herman can also forge unique connections, even with the opposing party.

Herman Kaemingk is an exceptional professional who is very eloquent.

Herman Kaemingk is a very accessible and experienced lawyer.

5
Roel Fluit
5
Band 5

Roel Fluit showcases an enviable client list comprised of corporates and private equity firms who he represents in the sale or acquisition of majority shares and equity investments. Splitting his time between Amsterdam and London, he is well placed to advise on cross-border transactions.

Roel Fluit is super knowledgeable and always two steps ahead of the game.

We have Roel on speed dial for any Dutch legal question that comes up, and he is always available!

He is always available and really navigates us through the process.

U
Rob Schrooten
U
Up and Coming

Rob Schrooten is well equipped to advise on high-profile mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity transactions. He is particularly able to draw upon his skill to manage deals with multi-jurisdictional elements, notably across Europe and the USA.

Rob Schrooten is a straightforward lawyer who speaks in understandable language and has a healthy and balanced risk appetite.

It is a pleasure to work with Rob Schrooten. His level of empathy is very high and, besides that, he is a more than excellent lawyer.

Rob Schrooten is a talented lawyer with a bright future.

Rob Schrooten was very commercial, practical and responsive and had a clear understanding of what was involved in the matter.

Rob Schrooten has a good overview and knows what he is talking about. He is experienced, very responsive and thinks along with the client on how they would like to strategise the deal.

Ranked Lawyers at
Loyens & Loeff

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Netherlands

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

Harmen Holtrop
E
Harmen Holtrop
E
Eminent Practitioners
Herman Kaemingk
4
Herman Kaemingk
4
Band 4
5
Roel Fluit
5
Band 5
U
Rob Schrooten
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Antoinette van der Hauw

Roel Fluit