Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Global Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 3
Contact number
+31 20 578 5785About
Provided by Loyens & Loeff
Our Corporate / M&A practice is unique in combining the equal strengths of the tax and corporate practices. The truly integrated service that is extended to our clients is valued and it distinguishes the firm from its competitors.
With a proven track record across all major industries, our specific industry knowledge allows us to apply our expertise within the framework of any particular sector. We are particularly known for our private equity/venture capital, energy, real estate, transport, health care, life sciences and technology driven start-ups (including fintech) knowledge.
Clients appreciate that our corporate team closely involves our specialists in adjacent areas such as tax, capital markets, litigation, banking, IP, employment and environmental law.
The team is extending its stature in our four home markets - the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland - and internationally. In cross border transactions our clients can also rely on our strong relationships with other leading law firms and tax advisers around the globe.
Our firm has a good mixture of high profile and mid-market cases. A substantial share of our Corporate / M&A clients include private equity firms, their managers, investors and other players in the private equity industry. As regards size and experience, no other Dutch firm comes close to us.
The team is one of the largest in the market with 13 dedicated partners and a total team of approximately 80.
Chambers Review
Loyens & Loeff advises clients on both domestic and cross-border high-value transactions. The team acts for domestic and multinational private equity firms, as well as representing Netherlands-based companies. The firm often acts on transactions in the technology and infrastructure sectors. Clients benefit from the firm's Benelux-wide presence, as well as the team's ability to collaborate with other departments, including the firm's market-leading tax team.
Work Highlights
- Loyens & Loeff assisted 3i Group with the acquisition of VakantieDiscounter.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is capable of handling complex matters across all disciplines required in an M&A transaction both diligently and with an appropriate focus."
"Loyens & Loeff has a dedicated and responsive team."
"The team has a commercial mindset and is technically good."
"The team is capable of handling complex matters across all disciplines required in an M&A transaction both diligently and with an appropriate focus."
"Loyens & Loeff has a dedicated and responsive team."
"The team has a commercial mindset and is technically good."
Notable Practitioners
Harmen Holtrop often advises private equity clients and Dutch companies on investments, acquisitions and divestments.
"He is an excellent, down-to-earth lawyer."
Herman Kaemingk acts for Dutch companies and their shareholders on their acquisition by private equity companies.
Ranked Lawyers at
Loyens & Loeff
Netherlands