Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
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Stibbe is a well-regarded law firm with a strong presence throughout the Benelux region. The firm is particularly adept in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, as well as advising clients on high-value domestic transactions. The team is popular with both private equity houses and public sector clients, in addition to representing clients from the automotive and technology sectors. The firm often acts for investors, including on venture capital funding rounds. The lawyers also offer experience in management buyouts.
Work Highlights
- Stibbe advised Firmenich on its merger with DSM.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is well versed in Dutch and cross-border M&A and is easily able to handle complex and bespoke issues. Team members are incredibly responsive and always ready to help on both urgent and long-term matters."
"The team provides a high level of service."
"The firm is spot-on in predicting the responses and helping the client navigate the challenges. Its client service is very good and the team is constructive and thoughtful in the advice."
"The team is well versed in Dutch and cross-border M&A and is easily able to handle complex and bespoke issues. Team members are incredibly responsive and always ready to help on both urgent and long-term matters."
"The team provides a high level of service."
"The firm is spot-on in predicting the responses and helping the client navigate the challenges. Its client service is very good and the team is constructive and thoughtful in the advice."
Notable Practitioners
Björn van der Klip advises clients on high-value domestic and cross-border transactions, often acting for companies from the insurance and financial services industries, as well as private equity houses. He also assists with venture capital matters.
"His wise advice and strong understanding of the negotiating dynamics are invaluable, and his calmness during tense negotiations makes a difference in protecting the interests of clients."
"He is very responsive, pragmatic and easy to deal with."
"He has an incredible wealth of technical knowledge. He brings constructive and positive contributions at the right time."
"He is business-minded and his ability to translate in business terms can facilitate the decision-making."
Heleen Kersten assists public sector clients with venture capital investment funding and acts for companies on the divestment of shares.
"Heleen Kersten combines long experience and in-depth knowledge with sound and practical advice. She is always responsive and a pleasure to work with."
"She is very responsive and looks out for the best interest of the company."
Duco de Boer advises clients on transactions in the technology, energy and oil and gas industries.
"Duco de Boer is always ready and able to provide clear and business-friendly counsel."
"He is highly experienced and has strong skills. He takes a pragmatic approach yet is well versed in the details."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stibbe
Netherlands
Members
Provided by Stibbe
Egbert Vroom
Hans Witteveen
Marc Habermehl
Omar El Gachi