Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Netherlands
What the Team is Known For
BarentsKrans is a notable mid-market outfit that often advises clients on transactions in the technology sector. The team represents Dutch companies on both the buy and sell sides of transactions, as well as assisting private equity investors. The law firm also acts on establishing joint ventures and market exits.
Strengths
BarentsKrans is very pragmatic, deal-driven and always available. The team is also able to cope with complicated issues.
BarentsKrans shows excellent and in-depth knowledge of the industry, with a hands-on mentality. The team is market sensitive and very well informed about market developments.
BarentsKrans' strengths are its focus on maintaining the highest standards of service, its drive towards implementing innovation, its flexibility and its clear communication skills.
BarentsKrans focuses on the client and their business. By doing so, the team is magnificent at bringing solutions, people and businesses together.
BarentsKrans exhibits common sense and a high level of knowledge. The lawyers are able to offer creative solutions during complex discussions.
Work Highlights
BarentsKrans advised KPN on its EUR200 million acquisition of the shares in Youfone.
Notable practitioners
Michiel Martin frequently assists shareholders with the divestment of stakes in Dutch companies. In addition, he acts on acquisitions and market exits and he attracts clients from the IT and technology sectors.
He is strong in communicating with the counterparty in a fast, conclusion-driven way.
Michiel Martin is pleasant to work with. He has very strong knowledge and he delivers.
Michiel Martin is great to work with. He rapidly grasps complex matters and provides made-to-measure solutions.
He strikes an excellent balance between being a knowledgeable lawyer and being very pragmatic. He is pretty strong in negotiations and actually de-escalating those negotiations when they get tough.
Michiel Martin is a very knowledgeable character with an extensive network. He truly knows how to work with us to get the deals done in the optimal manner for all parties involved.
Harry Rek regularly advises on inbound investments and operates on both the buy and sell sides of transactions, showing particular skill in domestic mandates.
Harry Rek's strengths are his good knowledge of our business and his responsiveness.
Harry Rek is a class act. He is a very friendly and nice lawyer who is also very experienced.
Rhamsey Croes advises on sales, acquisitions and share transfers spanning numerous sectors, including financial services and technology. He exhibits skill in handling cross-border transactions.
Rhamsey Croes is business oriented and a very good manager.
I have had a good experience working with Rhamsey Croes. He is a pleasure to work with and is very dedicated.