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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - Netherlands
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.
Strengths
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.
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.
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.
As well as extensive experience in the field, NautaDutilh shows dedication to the client's needs and delivers hands-on advice.
NautaDutilh has a practical, high-quality approach, with quick and efficient communication and coordination. The team ensures legal details are meticulously managed.
Work Highlights
NautaDutilh acted for a.s.r. on its EUR4.9 billion business combination with Aegon.
Notable practitioners
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 offers an outstanding mix of legal and commercial advice, delivered with a high level of customer service.
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.
Managing partner Lieke van der Velden assists financial sector, media and insurance clients with transactions, including acquisitions, sales and business combinations.
Lieke van der Velden is a very knowledgeable team player and is able to create high-performance, multidisciplinary teams to support clients.
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.
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.
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.
I am completely satisfied with Jeroen Preller's client service.
Jeroen Preller is very efficient, knows people very well and is approachable.
Stefan Wissing assists clients from the insurance and retail sectors with mergers and is particularly known for his expertise in public M&A.
Stefan Wissing is a good technical lawyer and is pleasant to deal with.
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.
We have enjoyed working together with Stefan Wissing.