LAWYER PROFILE

Arne Grimme

Europe 2026

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

Netherlands

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions

Career

Arne has been repeatedly recognised as a leader in his field, having been nominated for the Best M&A Lawyer Award since 2007. He won the award “Best M&A Lawyer” in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Legal 500 EMEA has also consistently named him a leading individual from 2009. Moreover, IFLR 1000 has recognised Arne as one of the leading practitioners in mergers and acquisitions every year since 2006. Arne was named “Lawyer of the Year” in the Best Lawyers 2014-2015 edition (Netherlands community) in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. In 2018 he was also inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. Furthermore, his many accolades include being ranked first tier in M&A and private equity by Chambers.

Arne is a trusted advisor to many of his clients, and counts among his diverse client base Philips, AkzoNobel, NXP, Rabobank, BAM, Corbion, Arcadis, Bain Capital, Gilde, CVC Capital, and Schiphol Airport.

Experience

Arne's recent work includes advising and representing:

Koninklijke Philips N.V. in the EUR 2.5 billion cornerstone investment by EXOR N.V.

Teleperformance SE on the EUR 3 billion mixed cash/share public offer for Amsterdam Euronext-listed Majorel.

AEGON N.V. on the combination of its Dutch operations with a.s.r. for EUR 2.5 billion and a 29.99% stake in a.s.r..

Consortium of Pon, Volkswagen and Attestor on the launch of a EUR 2.9 billion recommended takeover offer for Europcar.

Intertrust on the EUR 1.8 billion public offer by Corporation Service Company.

Key sectors

Financial InvestorsFinancial Services

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above - Netherlands

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Arne Grimme is regarded as the leading practitioner in the M&A market in the Netherlands. He has extensive experience in assisting clients with complex funding rounds, high-value private equity investments, sizeable mergers and cross-border divestments.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Arne Grimme is the authority in the Netherlands on public M&A. He is very knowledgeable and approachable. He knows what he is talking about and does not overcomplicate things.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
Arne Grimme is our trusted partner for the most complex and strategic matters. He is a great sparring partner who is always available for a quick chat and genuinely invests in the relationship.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
Arne Grimme is the most experienced lawyer I have worked with in both private and public M&A.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
Arne Grimme is very pragmatic and articulate in his advice. He truly adds value through his knowledge and is one of the authorities in this field.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
Arne Grimme is a razor-sharp legal mind and a calm, strategic presence in complex matters. He does not just solve legal issues, he sees around corners and consistently adds value as a trusted adviser.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide