LAWYER PROFILE

Tim Stevens

Europe 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Capital Markets: Equity

Netherlands

17 years ranked

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

Netherlands

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Tim specialises in corporate and securities law and is particularly experienced in equity offerings and public and private mergers and acquisitions.

His experience includes advising Prosus, JDE Peet's, NXfiltration, NIBC, Alfen, Marel and Refresco on their IPO on Amsterdam Euronext, DPA Group on the public offer by Gilde, NIBC on its public takeover by Blackstone, Ahold on its merger of equals with Delhaize and Exact on its public takeover by Apax. Tim also worked with EFIC1, ESG Core Investments, CTAC1, DSCI & II on their Special Purpose Acquisition Company (or SPAC) IPOs on Amsterdam Euronext.

“Extremely clever” (Chambers Europe 2021, M&A: High-end capability)

“Very knowledgeable but practical… …a brilliant capital markets lawyer” (Chambers Europe 2021, Equity Capital Markets)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Capital Markets: Equity - Netherlands

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Tim Stevens is regarded as one of the best lawyers in the Netherlands for high-value IPOs, with notable recent experience in a number of SPAC IPOs and mergers. He also has pre-eminent knowledge in accelerated share offerings and share acquisitions.

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

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tim Stevens is a well-recognised lawyer in the Dutch M&A market. He is particularly known for advising on public offers and business combinations, usually assisting Dutch clients with cross-border matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Tim Stevens is a reliable partner and trusted adviser for us. His maturity, sophistication and level of knowledge are unmatched.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers European Guide
Tim Stevens always gives practical and legally sound advice. After each call with him, you know exactly what to do. He is the best of the best for capital markets in the Netherlands.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers European Guide
Tim Stevens is a very good strategic thinker and understands what steps another party will take and when.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
Tim Stevens understands the business components very well.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide