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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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Market developments, globalisation and changing laws and regulations constantly force companies to make strategic decisions, adjust the way they do business, or review their corporate structure.

These are often decisions that rely on legal expertise. This may involve supervising mergers and acquisitions, structuring joint ventures, setting up companies, or advising on corporate governance. It is often about complex structures – particularly in international cases. The quality of the decision making process in each instance relies on access to broad knowledge, insight and experience, combined with a solution-based approach.

NautaDutilh's corporate group provides this knowledge, insight and experience and is responsible for a large number of corporate law innovations. NautaDutilh works in specialised, cross-firm sector teams enabling us to have a thorough knowledge of clients and the environments in which they operate.

For more information: https://www.nautadutilh.com/en/our-expertise/services/corporate-ma

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Netherlands

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

NautaDutilh covers a broad range of high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions, advising clients on mergers, acquisitions and divestments. The law firm also has experience assisting consortiums with public tender offers. NautaDutilh has a strong presence in the Benelux region and provides expertise to clients looking to form strategic partnerships in the region. Team members also represent clients in take-private transactions and funding rounds. The law firm often acts on transactions in the pharmaceutical and financial services sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • NautaDutilh acted for a.s.r. on its EUR4.9 billion business combination with Aegon.

Strengths

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I have had the pleasure of working with NautaDutilh on several occasions and I can attest to its high level of expertise and dedication. It has proven to be a trusted and valued partner for us.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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NautaDutilh is focused on the interests of the client and understands their business and needs very well. The team really invests time to understand the specifics of the deal.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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As well as extensive experience in the field, NautaDutilh shows dedication to the client's needs and delivers hands-on advice.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

NautaDutilh has a practical, high-quality approach, with quick and efficient communication and coordination. The team ensures legal details are meticulously managed.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

NautaDutilh is highly recommended for its ability to flawlessly execute cases and for its pragmatic transaction management. The team provides an exceptional level of service.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Joost Den Engelsman
3
Joost Den Engelsman
3
Band 3
Joost Den Engelsman advises clients on acquisitions and joint ventures. In addition, he assists clients with business combinations and acts for private equity houses on investments.

Joost Den Engelsman is a great lawyer. He is very experienced and able to negotiate complex issues. He is also always available and very detail oriented which makes him a pleasure to work with.

Joost Den Engelsman is a very experienced and reliable lawyer who has a deep understanding of the market and the needs of his clients. He is also a team player and a pleasure to work with.

Joost Den Engelsman is very hands on and has good business acumen so he really does go a step further and tries to understand our business.

Joost Den Engelsman's determination to secure the best outcomes for his clients makes him one of our go-to lawyers for challenging deals.

Joost Den Engelsman offers an outstanding mix of legal and commercial advice, delivered with a high level of customer service.

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Lieke van der Velden
4
Lieke van der Velden
4
Band 4

Managing partner Lieke van der Velden assists financial sector, media and insurance clients with transactions, including acquisitions, sales and business combinations.

She is a true example of a very seasoned M&A lawyer with very relevant knowledge and experience. She looks after the client's interests and is very responsive. She is a great person to work with!

Lieke van der Velden is a brilliant lawyer with a keen eye for detail and strategic vision. She is also a great leader and mentor for her team.

Lieke van der Velden is a highly experienced dealmaker. We are always impressed with how she balances the art of obtaining the best outcome for the client without losing the other side in the process.

Despite being managing partner, Lieke van der Velden is fully hands on. She is a very seasoned M&A lawyer and is knowledgeable and experienced in our sector.

Lieke van der Velden is a very knowledgeable team player and is able to create high-performance, multidisciplinary teams to support clients.

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Jeroen Preller
5
Jeroen Preller
5
Band 5
Jeroen Preller assists private equity clients with acquisitions and divestments.

I am completely satisfied with Jeroen Preller's client service.

Jeroen Preller is very efficient, knows people very well and is approachable.

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Stefan Wissing
U
Stefan Wissing
U
Up and Coming

Stefan Wissing assists clients from the insurance and retail sectors with mergers and is particularly known for his expertise in public M&A.

We have enjoyed working together with Stefan Wissing.

Stefan Wissing is a very calm person who is extremely reliable in terms of technical analysis, with experience in bespoke situations.

Stefan Wissing is very skilled and pleasant to work with.

Stefan Wissing is a good technical lawyer and is pleasant to deal with.

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Joost Den Engelsman
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Joost Den Engelsman
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Lieke van der Velden
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Lieke van der Velden
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Jeroen Preller
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Jeroen Preller
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Stefan Wissing
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Stefan Wissing
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Lieke Van der Velden

Ruud Smits