What the team is known for

Broad-ranging corporate practice covering M&A, private equity transactions and strategic cooperations, acting for Dutch and international mid-cap to large businesses. Demonstrates particular expertise representing senior management boards of target companies in private equity buyouts. Key sectors include life sciences and retail, in addition to acting for the financial services sector. Experienced in corporate governance matters.

Strengths

Clients extol the firm's willingness to take the initiative, one claiming that the team "stands out in their proactive and pragmatic approach."

Another depicts the department as approachable, characterising its members as "responsible, down-to-earth, nice people."

Work highlights

Represented Eichholtz in its sale of a majority share to Gilde Buy-Out Fund.

Notable practitioners

Hugo Reumkens acts for clients in industries as disparate as tobacco and private equity on M&A transactions, including acquisitions of and investments into Dutch companies. Sources relay his customer-friendly style, one claiming that "he is good with clients."

Onno Boerstra assists international private equity firms with divestments, as well as advising corporate entities on the acquisition of Dutch assets. Clients acclaim his flexible approach in negotiations, with one highlighting that "he can adapt to the people in the room."