Global Netherlands Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

AKD moves into the top band of the Mid-Market table based on a strong recent performance advising clients on auction sales, shareholder squeeze-outs and recommended public takeover offers. As part of a well-known Benelux firm, the team has experience in domestic and cross-border transactions. The law firm also represents clients in investment rounds. AKD acts for private equity firms, shareholders and founders on M&A transactions.

DLA Piper is a particularly popular choice for private equity firms, acting on both the buy and sell sides of mid-market transactions. Additionally, the team represents the founders and shareholders of Dutch companies in transactions. The law firm is also well regarded for advising on fundraising rounds. The team often represents clients from the technology and pharmaceutical sectors. Clients benefit from the firm's full-service approach and ability to coordinate cross-border transactions through the firm's global network.

Lexence is a strong Dutch firm with a notable focus on advising founders, shareholders and company management on divestments. The law firm also has an impressive track record of assisting clients with acquisitions, as well as representing them in mergers and joint venture agreements. Recently the firm has been particularly active on transactions in the healthcare and technology sectors.

Baker McKenzie often assists clients with multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and divestments, frequently acting alongside the firm's other offices. The law firm represents both domestic Dutch companies and multinational private equity firms. The team also has experience in transactions involving auction processes, investment rounds and joint venture agreements.

Stek is a Dutch law firm with experience across a wide range of domestic and cross-border M&A mandates, often acting on transactions in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors. The team advises on financing rounds, spin-offs and mergers. The firm represents both private equity houses and selling shareholders in transactions.

Florent is a Dutch law firm that often assists clients with M&A transactions in the technology and energy and natural resources industries. The team also advises clients on venture capital investments. Team members are well placed to offer counsel on the Dutch aspects of multi-jurisdictional transactions. It acts for both shareholders and private equity companies.

JB Law is a boutique Dutch firm with a strong track record in domestic and multinational acquisitions and divestments. The team also has experience in growth funding round mandates. JB Law often acts on transactions in the technology sector. Team members represent private equity companies, investors and management.

Jones Day is well known for handling cross-border transactions, with the Dutch team often working alongside lawyers from the firm's other offices around the globe. The firm's lawyers have notable experience representing clients in auction sales, as well as assisting with financing rounds and market exits. The law firm acts for private equity houses and Dutch and international listed companies.

Van Campen Liem is a prominent domestic corporate boutique acting on a range of Dutch-based M&A transactions. The firm also has experience advising investors and target companies on venture capital funding rounds. Team members also assist clients with the Dutch aspects of global restructuring projects and auctions.

Vriman is a dedicated M&A boutique with an established presence in the Dutch mid-market corporate landscape that advises buyers and sellers on transactions, often involving auction processes. The firm regularly represents private equity houses and venture capital funds, as well as Dutch companies from the financial services and food and beverage sectors.

CMS is particularly active in cross-border M&A transactions, often acting for clients from the technology sector. The team also has experience advising clients on venture capital investments. CMS is popular with private equity houses for advice on transactions. The law firm additionally assists clients with joint venture agreements. Clients benefit from the firm's wide-reaching international network.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises international and domestic clients on the acquisition and divestment of Dutch targets. The team often acts on transactions in the TMT and financial services sectors. The law firm also assists with joint venture agreements and auction processes. The team collaborates closely with the firm's other offices on cross-border transactions.