Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - Netherlands
What the team is known for
Osborne Clarke's Dutch team often acts on cross-border M&A transactions alongside the firm's other offices, frequently advising multinational companies on the acquisition of Dutch targets. The team also has a strong focus on venture capital mandates, representing both investors and beneficiaries. The law firm has a number of clients from the technology and life sciences sectors. Team members also act on auction sales.
Strengths
"Osborne Clarke have partners for everything I need, and their junior people are great. Their commercial awareness results in good commercial outcomes."
"The Osborne Clarke team is reliable and responsive. The lawyers do a great job and really go the extra mile to get our transaction across the line"
"Cross-border elements are handled extremely efficiently and smoothly, and are streamlined. They take on the entire responsibility, follow up and it is difficult to notice that you are even dealing with different geographies."
Work highlights
Osborne Clarke advised Genome Diagnostics on the auction process regarding its EUR135 million sale to Eurobio Scientific.
Notable practitioners
Herke van Hulst assists clients with acquisitions and financing rounds, often in the technology or healthcare sectors. "Herke van Hulst is available with sound legal and tactical advice. We value her deep knowledge and expertise." "Herke does a good job in making sure the right resources are allocated to the project and providing guidance on key legal matters." "She is an excellent communicator, proactive and in charge of the processes. She has an eye for detail and gives advice and not just options."