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Rutgers & Posch

Corporate/M&A: €5-50 million

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Rutgers & Posch

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Corporate/M&A: €5-50 million - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

Rutgers & Posch offers a solid M&A department that guides clients through sale and acquisition processes in the Netherlands, with additional experience in corporate restructurings, carve-outs and joint ventures. The team is well equipped to assist corporates, private equity houses and shareholders with both domestic and cross-border transactions. Offering expertise across a broad variety of sectors, the practice has recent experience advising on deals in the manufacturing, technology, medical, food and energy industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Rutgers & Posch advised Your.Cloud on its acquisiton of VSA.

Strengths

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  • Rutgers & Posch has a personal and pragmatic approach and is very much result-oriented. It also shows deep and broad knowledge on all relevant subject matters.

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  • Rutgers & Posch's lawyers are excellent, pragmatic deal-makers who understand the legal and business sides extremely well.

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  • The Rutgers & Posch team is very capable of keeping our interests in mind without losing sight of the deal dynamics. It is also extremely responsive and happy to answer all questions that arise.

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  • It is very important to have a legal partner you can rely on to guide you through the deal from start to end, and Rutgers & Posch does this perfectly.

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  • Rutgers & Posch has an excellent balance between pragmatism and legal depth and quality. Thanks to the team's experience, it knows what issues are relevant and need time and effort.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bas Mees
    Bas Mees

    Bas Mees

    Bas Mees is often sought out by private equity firms and corporates in the IT and food sectors to assist with acquisitions and sales in the Netherlands.

    • Bas Mees is responsive and clear in his advice. He is a real sparring partner and, thanks to his experience, he is able to quickly filter out issues that require extra attention.

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    • Bas Mees demonstrates sharp analytical skills, quick turnaround times and a strong grasp of both the legal and commercial context.

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    • Bas Mees is an extremely good lawyer with deep industry knowledge and a pragmatic way of working.

      Corporate/M&A: €5-50 million respondentEurope

    • Bas Mees has an excellent balance between pragmatism and legal depth and quality.

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    • Bas Mees provided outstanding support when needed during the transaction.

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  • Lennaert Posch
    Lennaert Posch

    Lennaert Posch

    Lennaert Posch’s client list comprises private equity firms and corporates, including shareholders and entrepreneurs, for which he advises on mergers, acquisitions and sales. He additionally demonstrates experience in multi-jurisdictional mandates.

    • Lennaert Posch is a sophisticated M&A lawyer with a deep understanding of the Dutch environment.

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    • Lennaert Posch is commercially astute and very cooperative. He knows the market and is willing to stand firmly against the opposing party to defend that.

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    • Lennaert Posch stands out for his sharp legal mind combined with a practical, no-nonsense approach.

      Corporate/M&A: €5-50 million respondentEurope

    • Lennaert Posch's experience and dedication are unmatched.

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    • What truly sets him apart is his ability to quickly understand the commercial context and deliver advice that is both technically sound and strategically useful.

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  • Matthijs van den Broek
    Matthijs van den Broek

    Matthijs van den Broek

    Matthijs van den Broek often guides shareholders through sale processes, as well as advising corporates on acquisitions and corporate restructuring matters. He is well equipped to handle cross-border transactions.

    • Matthijs van den Broek has a pragmatic approach to problem solving and explains legal and commercial issues with clarity and confidence.

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    • Matthijs has a great ability to keep calm, even if tensions arise towards the end of a project when deadlines become tight and negotiations increasingly difficult.

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  • Justus Fortuyn
    Justus Fortuyn

    Justus Fortuyn

    Justus Fortuyn leverages his skills for a wide range of clients, including private equity firms, shareholders and corporate entities active in the IT sector. His practice encompasses acquisitions, sales and investment rounds.

    • Justus Fortuyn is brilliant and very responsive. He is also accommodating and works within timelines.

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    • I absolutely love working with Justus Fortuyn. He is very proactive, reasonable, sensible and a good commercial operator.

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    • Justus Fortuyn is a pleasure to work with.

      Corporate/M&A: €5-50 million respondentEurope

    • Justus Fortuyn is a pragmatic lawyer who delivers.

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