Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
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Favourable market developments have led to growth in the worldwide merger and acquisition market, both in the number of transactions and in the scope of the deals. At the same time, competition authorities are exercising strict supervision. Working in this environment requires extensive sector knowledge and solution-oriented legal assistance.
Houthoff is one of the most esteemed market leaders within the M&A market. Our Corporate/M&A Team assists multinationals, listed companies and other large companies, government bodies and private equity parties. Clients engage our Corporate/M&A Team for pragmatic advice on matters such as national and international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances. Our specialists have gained an important position within the food, energy and other sectors.
OUR EXPERTISE IN CORPORATE/M&A
M&A transactions in the innovative energy sector often have complex structures. Clients ask our Corporate/M&A Team for assistance, from conducting effective due diligence, negotiating competitive commercial conditions and setting these out in clear share purchase agreements (SPAs) to closing the transaction swiftly with the help of our notarial department.
Chambers Review
Houthoff is a highly regarded Dutch law firm with a strong reputation for advising buyers and selling shareholders on cross-border transactions. The team also often assists clients with rescue sales and acquisitions. The firm is particularly popular with clients from the technology sector, as well as acting for private equity houses on high-value acquisitions and divestments. Team members have further experience in venture capital mandates.
Work Highlights
- Houthoff advised Ariston on the EUR700 million acquisition of Centrotec.
Strengths
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"The team offers a great combination of detailed and technical junior resources and a pragmatic approach from the partners."
"They always manage to deliver the most pragmatic yet spot-on solution."
"The team members are responsive and capable of providing advice that is attuned to our business."
"Houthoff is hands-on and provides everything we need."
"The team offers a great combination of detailed and technical junior resources and a pragmatic approach from the partners."
"They always manage to deliver the most pragmatic yet spot-on solution."
"The team members are responsive and capable of providing advice that is attuned to our business."
"Houthoff is hands-on and provides everything we need."
Notable Practitioners
Michiel Pannekoek advises international private equity houses on the acquisition of Dutch targets, as well as assisting with the divestment of companies. He additionally acts for domestic venture funds on acquisitions.
"He is business-oriented and smart in identifying legal solutions for business problems. He has the technical competence joined with business intelligence."
Bram Caudri advises both management and investment companies on divestments. He additionally assists companies with fund-raising rounds and acquisitions.
"He is a pragmatic and commercial lawyer who has a keen understanding of our needs and internal workings."
"Bram Caudri knows where our concerns lie and always adequately addresses those. He offers great service across a broad range of deal sizes."
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