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

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Band 1

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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bas Mees
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Bas Mees
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Band 2

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 has an excellent balance between pragmatism and legal depth and quality.

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

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.

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

Bas Mees provided outstanding support when needed during the transaction.

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Lennaert Posch
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Band 3

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Lennaert Posch's experience and dedication are unmatched.

Matthijs van den Broek
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Matthijs van den Broek
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Band 3

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 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.

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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Justus Fortuyn
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Up and Coming

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 a pragmatic lawyer who delivers.

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

Justus Fortuyn is a pleasure to work with.

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

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Corporate/M&A: €5-50 million

Bas Mees
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Bas Mees
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Band 2
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Lennaert Posch
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Band 3
Matthijs van den Broek
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Matthijs van den Broek
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Band 3
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Justus Fortuyn
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Up and Coming