Loyens & Loeff > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile
Loyens & Loeff Offices
PO BOX 71170, 1008 BD AMSTERDAM
Parnassusweg 300
1081 LC Amsterdam
Netherlands
Loyens & Loeff > The Legal 500 Rankings
Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 1
Loyens & Loeff‘s corporate, commercial and financial litigation team focuses on class actions and collective settlements, acting for multinational clients as defence counsel. Private equity fund structure issues, transaction-related shareholder disputes and directors’ liability claims also fall within the scope of the firm’s practice. Sidney Berendsen is a specialist in corporate disputes involving M&A transactions and represents shareholders, directors and supervisors before the Enterprise Chamber of the Court of Appeal. Newly promoted partner Bastiaan Kemp represents private equity houses, listed corporates, healthcare clients and sports organisations in corporate governance cases. As head of the firm's insurance and liability team, counsel Merel van Asch leads contentious work in the insurance space.Practice head(s):
Sidney Berendsen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great litigators.’
‘Sidney Berendsen heads up a strong legal team.’
‘Good legal expertise, understanding clients’ needs, creative and proactive.’
‘Loyens & Loeff do an excellent job of apprising me of the Dutch legal system procedurally and substantively.’
Key clients
Former CEO of Airbus SE
ICAP plc
ICAP Europe Ltd
Ad-hoc group of senior secured noteholders in HEMA
Asian Development Bank
Heineken Holding N.V.
Sovereign Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna JSC
Stichting Pensioenfonds Rail & Openbaar Vervoer
PlantLab Groep B.V. (and several board members and depositary receipt holders)
Work highlights
- Representing the former CEO of Airbus SE against claims in a class action suit, seeking compensation for alleged inflated share prices purported to have resulted from late or misleading disclosure of alleged fraud to the market.
- Representing ICAP plc and ICAP Europe Ltd in denying claims in a class action suit, wherein ICAP acted as a broker of four international banks.
- Advised a group of convertible bondholders representing approximately €2bn of the Steinhoff Group’s debt, on queries related to Steinhoff group restructuring matters and Dutch (class action) shareholder litigation.
Netherlands > Energy: regulatory Tier 1
Loyens & Loeff‘s energy and infrastructure practice group is jointly headed by corporate partner Jan-Willem van Rooij and counsel Roland de Vlam, and advises clients including major energy network operators and project developers. De Vlam is particularly strong on regulatory advice relating to renewable energy projects, in particular wind and solar, and also has a strong litigation practice. Of counsel Max Oosterhuis has a broad practice with deep experience of regulatory matters at both national and EU level. Senior associate Jan De Heer is also noted.Practice head(s):
Roland de Vlam; Jan-Willem van Rooij
Other key lawyers:
Max Oosterhuis; Jan de Heer
Testimonials
‘The team works well together and is always available. There is a good build-up of knowledge and experience within the team’
‘Practice is very personal and professional. They have unique in-depth knowledge and are able to combine expertise in different fields.’
‘Individuals on the team have a very personal and professional approach. They have unique in-depth knowledge and are able to combine expertise on different fields of expertise.’
‘Knowledge, willingness to listen to clients’ questions and requests, and responsiveness.’
‘Very knowledgeable people in various disciplines, as well as efficient cooperation between the various specialists. Able to respond to emerging questions with timely and complete advice.’
‘Max Oosterhuis and Roland de Vlam have excellent knowledge of energy law and the client’s business.’
‘Both Roland de Vlam and Jan de Heer have deep legal knowledge and experience in government bidding processes in The Netherlands, and demonstrated the ability to be value adding legal business partners to the bid project team.’
‘Jan de Heer – best in class and well-informed about current insights in the field.’
Key clients
Ørsted A/S
Liander
Stedin
Enexis
Utility Support Group (USG) B.V.
Yara International
ONE-Dyas
Re:cap Global Investors AG
Pure Energie
ENI
BASF
Work highlights
- Advised Ørsted A/S on its tender bid for the 1.4 GW Hollandse Kust West offshore wind production licence.
- Represented and advised all three major network operators in the Netherlands (Liander, Enexis and Stedin) in a dozen court proceedings and dispute resolutions related to the conditions under which the network operator are obligated to realise the connections.
- Advised ONE-Dyas on the regulatory aspects of linking a German offshore wind farm to an offshore natural gas production platform on the Dutch part of the continental shelf.
Netherlands > Industry focus: Food Tier 1
Loyens & Loeff‘s leverages its cross-disciplinary tax and legal approach to work on a wide range of mandates in the food and beverages sector. Gert-Wim van de Meent advises clients on EU regulation in the food and biotech sectors; co-head of the food and beverages team and head of the environmental planning team Guido Koop is a key contact for operational and compliance issues; tax specialists Gerard Blokland and Tim van Straaten and corporate adviser Harmen Holtrop handle food-related transactions and investments. Regulatory experts Kim Lucassen and attorney-at-law Jacobine van Beijeren advise food business operators on key regulations pertaining to food, healthcare and life sciences.Practice head(s):
Guido Koop; Gert-Wim van de Meent
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘In general Loyens has highly skilled professionals. So if you need technical advice, this is the place to go.’
‘Kim Lucassen, partner, leads a strong team of highly skilled lawyers who are all committed to provide the best possible service to its clients. The support is hands-on, solution-oriented and, very importantly, actionable, translating into recommended business decisions.’
‘Kim Lucassen is very responsive and very good at understanding our business and our challenges to resolve. She sees the bigger picture and anticipates challenges before they arise. She is very open to feedback and discusses ways to further improve the collaboration putting the client at the center.’
‘Jacobine van Beijeren has very broad knowledge which enables her to provide support in a broad range of legal topics. Jacobine couples this with a deep understanding of the business environment.’
‘Jacobine van Beijeren’s advice is of high-quality and is at the same time actionable. She is smart, responsive, and continuously trying to seek solutions.’
Key clients
Amswha
Bacardi
Bayer Crop Science
B&S Group
Cargill B.V.
Celanese
Collins Foods Ltd
Cornelis Vrolijk
Danish Crown
Danone
Dawn Foods
Emmi Italy
Exal Corporation
Farmboy
Femsa
FitForMe B.V.
Fleury Michon
Givaudan
Glencore Grain
Gorillas
HelloFresh
Hoogtweg
Illovo Sugar
Kerry Group
Kettle Foods Ltd.
Kloosterboer
Koninklijke Zeelandia
Krynica Vitamin S.A.
Levarht
McCain
Nutreco
Rembrandt Foods
RemyCointreau
Samson & Surrey
Sligro Food Group
Struik Foods
Yara Sluiskil
Vomar
Wessanen
H.I.G. European Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised PAI Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (“BCI”) on the sale of a majority stake in Refresco to KKR.
- Advised Hendrix Genetics and its shareholders (including NPM Capital) on the transaction whereby Paine Schwartz Partners, a US based private equity investor with a focus on food chain investing, acquired a 50% stake.
- Assisting Gorillas Technologies, a flash delivery start-up, in their expansion in the Netherlands.
Netherlands > Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences Tier 1
Loyens & Loeff is ‘well equipped to handle healthcare and health insurance matters’, with a particular skill in combining legal and tax knowledge when advising local care providers and global pharmaceutical companies. The team also frequently advises clients on competition law and the governance aspects of partnerships in the healthcare industry, concerning individual care providers or the joint purchasing of medicines by hospitals and healthcare insurers. Tom van Helmond focuses on regulatory, litigation and competition work and Kim Lucassen specialises in contracts and data protection in both the healthcare and life sciences areas. New York-based Vincent van der Lans is strategically placed to assist multinational life sciences corporations and investment firms with international tax matters. Marc Wiggers is sought out by healthcare insurers and providers for contentious and non-contentious assistance. At associate level, Dieuwke Hooft Graafland, who is an expert in regulatory law and represents clients in insurance and financing disputes; data protection and privacy law specialist Céline Van Waesberge, who works for clients in the pharmaceutical, medical devices and DNA sequencing fields; and Aurélie Mingels, who provides clients with purchasing strategies and advises on tender procedures, are the names to note.Practice head(s):
Tom van Helmond; Kim Lucassen; Vincent van der Lans
Other key lawyers:
Marc Wiggers; Dieuwke Hooft Graafland; Céline van Waesberge; Aurélie Mingels
Testimonials
‘Knowledgeable of the rules, good factual research and knowledge of the market – one of the few firms that are well equipped to handle healthcare and health insurance matters’
‘Tom van Helmond leads a team of aspiring young lawyers and manages the team professionally’
‘Aware of the most current developments; excellent file knowledge; able to think strategically and point out opportunities and threats.’
‘Knowledgeable, accessible, short response time, able to make complex matters simple’
‘The team works together and has the relevant knowledge and experience to be able to answer various topics.’
‘Aurelie Mingels: involved, experienced, approachable and friendly’
Key clients
European Investment Bank
Zilveren Kruis Zorgverzekeringen N.V.
VGZ
Bergman Clinics
Zorgverzekeraars Nederland
Laurens
Unilabs
Espria
PHOENIX group/Brocacef
Amstelland Hospital
LSP (EQT)
Gilde Healthcare
DIF
Becton Dickson and Company
Humanitas
Arkin
Forbion Capital
Menzis
Work highlights
- Advised Solvias AG, one of the world’s leading independent pharmaceutical testing and manufacturing companies, on the acquisition of Netherlands-based Cergentis.
- Assisted EQT in the acquisition of Life Sciences Partners (LSP).
- Advised Zorgverzekeraars Nederland (ZN) with respect to the provision of contributions to healthcare providers in order to ‘survive’ the covid-19 crisis.
Netherlands > Industry focus: retail Tier 1
Loyens & Loeff‘s multidisciplinary retail team frequently advises real estate investors on transactions concerning high-value commercial retail spaces. Lonne Rooseboom is the key contact for retail-related real estate, turnkey and development projects. Corporate transactions specialist Antoinette van der Hauw advises e-commerce investors, beverage companies and manufacturers of consumer goods on IPOs, M&A transactions and investments. Jurriaan Van Der Stok assists developers and investors in retail-related real estate matters and Pauline Leegwater is a key contact for asset management companies.Practice head(s):
Lonne Rooseboom; Jurriaan van der Stok; Antoinette van der Hauw
Other key lawyers:
Pauline Leegwater; Marjolein van Bekhoven; Ralph van der Kooi
Key clients
Round Hill Capital
The Blackstone Group
ABN AMRO
Rabobank
ING Bank
Merck Sharp & Dhome
Goldman Sachs
Patrizia Immobilien AG
Union Asset Management
AXA REIM
Hannover Leasing
Primonial
Schiphol Travel
NSI
Monarch Alternative Capital
M7 Real Estate
Highbrook Investors
AB Sagax
Zurich Insurance
Keppel
Nuveen
Prologis
Savills IM
Soros Fund Management
UBM Development
Tristan Capital
AEW Europe
Fortress Investment Group LLC
Carlyle
CBRE GI
Blackrock
Heimstaden
KKR
Real I.S.
Somerset Real Estate
Adidas
Coolblue
IEF Capital
Mango
Mexx
Nike
PRADA
Scoth & Soda
Simon Property
Sun Capital
Zalando
ZARA
Work highlights
- Advised Somerset Capital Partners on the acquisition of 41 supermarket properties, owned by Supermarkt Vastgoed FGR.
- Advised Lucas Bols, a global leading cocktail and spirits player, on its EUR 29 million capital raise through an accelerated bookbuild offering of 2.495.458 new shares.
- Assisted the shareholders of Karl Lagerfeld with the sale of their 81% interest to their co-investor G-III Apparel Group.
Netherlands > Investment funds Tier 1
Loyens & Loeff fields a dedicated fund regulatory team to support its core investment funds practice. The firm is particularly active in the REIT market and has a strong cross-border presence within key investment jurisdictions in the Benelux region and Switzerland. The team is also active regarding fund-related industry bodies including DUFAS, INREV, EPRA and Invest Europe. The firm has regulatory strength and often advises on AIFMD requirements and licence applications, as well as compliance. The firm has seen an increase in instructions to act for renewable energy, infrastructure and real estate funds, as well as social impact funds and practice head Joep Ottervanger specialises in fund formation for international fund management companies. Marco de Lignie has expertise in both domestic and international tax advice related to fund formation and management participation. Vilmar Feenstra specialises in fund formation and investment, assisting private equity and venture capital funds. Roderik Boogaard and Robert Veenhoven have recently been promoted to partner in the investment management group, with the former also leading the fund regulatory team.Practice head(s):
Joep Ottervanger
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They have very thorough insider knowledge of PE and VC fund structuring, including tax, regulatory and compliance issues.’
‘Marco de Lignie, Vilmar Feenstra, Robert Veenhoven and others at Loyens & Loeff always find interesting angles in the latest fund developments. They combine their thorough knowledge of complicated and sometimes niche information, with very clear presentation skills. Because of this, complex issues become easy to understand.’
Key clients
AlpInvest Partners
Active Capital Company
AM Investment Management
Bencis Capital Partners
CBRE Global Investors
Egeria
EQT
ERES (Capreit)
Finch Capital
Forbion
Gilde Equity Management
H2 Equity Partners
HighBrook Investors
Keen Venture Partners
Main Capital Partners
Nimbus
Parcom Capital
Rivean Capital (formerly known as Gilde Buy Out Partners)
Torqx Capital Partners
Waterland Private Equity Investments
Work highlights
- Acted as legal and tax lead counsel and Dutch regulatory counsel to AXA Investment Managers in the formation of European Life Science Venture fund with a target fund size of approximately €1.9bn, for the purpose of making investments into real estate in the life sciences sector.
- Assisted Main Capital Partners with its successful dual fundraise of Main Capital VII and Main Foundation funds which were both oversubscribed, raising €1.21bn in total.
- Acted as tax, legal and regulatory counsel to Endeit Capital and assisted in respect of the formation Endeit Fund III Cooperatief U.A. with total capital commitments exceeding €300m.
Netherlands > Private equity Tier 1
Loyens & Loeff advises on the entire private equity cycle, from fund structuring and formations to transactional structuring, add on acquisitions, buy-out mandates and fund liquidation. Housing a team of lawyers, notaries and tax specialists, key clients include domestic private equity houses and international players in the Dutch market, including 3i Group, EQT Partners and Summit Partners, among others. Herman Kaemingk, who focuses on management and leveraged buyouts, jointly leads the team alongside Harmen Holtrop, who also acts for private equity firms and other financial investors on leveraged buyouts, in addition to investments and exits. Anke van Holthe tot Echten was promoted to partner in December 2022 and Antoinette van der Hauw, who advises on both buy-side and sell-side transactions as well as matters concerning management participation, is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Harmen Holtrop; Herman Kaemingk
Other key lawyers:
Antoinette van der Hauw; Roel Fluit; Freek Hilberdink; Anke van Holthe tot Echten
Key clients
Main Capital Partners
Egeria Capital Partners
EQT Partners AB
Towerbrook
3i Group plc.
Rivean Capital
Motive Partners
Gimv
Platinum Equity Advisors
Keensight Capital
Bregal Unternehmerskapital
Summit Partners
Work highlights
- Assisted EQT AB on the acquisition of Life Sciences Partners.
- Advised The Student Hotel (TSH) on the agreement with GIC and APG to acquire a substantial stake in The Student Hotel (TSH).
- Acted as counsel to Kiwa N.V., a pan-European leader in the testing, inspection and certification (TIC) market, and its shareholders on the sale of Kiwa to SHV Holdings.
Netherlands > Real estate Tier 1
Loyens & Loeff integrates multidisciplinary expertise to offer a full-service real estate team, handling the needs of both international and domestic real estate clients. The firm has focused its attention on climate responsibility within real estate development, improving sustainability of existing assets and future proofing new assets. The team is highly experienced at handling inner-city development and the array of complex regulatory and municipal challenges associated with it. The group is equipped with interconnected expertise linking transactions, investment management, litigation, taxation and leasing to offer its broad client base, comprising of international institutional investors and fund managers and domestic corporations. The team is led by Lonne Rooseboom, a seasoned practitioner in commercial real estate and project development. Pauline Leegwater and Wilfred Groen, civil law notary, are recommended for their transactional expertise. Steven Lucas advises clients on commercial and residential real estate transactions, turnkey developments, and tenancy law. Marjolein van Bekhoven was recently promoted to partner, focusing on both tenders and project development with experience in structured sale of real estate. Associate Ralph van der Kooi specialises in real estate law and advises on direct and indirect transactions involving real estate, real estate finance, project development and property law frameworks.Practice head(s):
Lonne Rooseboom
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is knowledgeable and experienced on all subjects required. Where necessary, other lawyers are involved in a proactive manner. They go out of their way to ensure that the envisaged timing is met and where negotiations are stuck, they proactively provide alternative and creative solutions.’
‘Marjolein van Bekhoven makes sure she is on top of all aspects of a transaction. She is proactive, keen on timing and always delivers.’
‘Timo Huisman has exceptional knowledge of the industry, knows all key players and their way of working. In negotiations, this has proved to be a big advantage.’
‘Highly experienced and pragmatic team with all capacities, a one-stop-shop for us as investor.’
‘The team we work with is pragmatic, commercial, fast and down-to-earth in transactions. We like to work with Steven Lucas, Myrthe Bosch, Sjoerd Pennink and Mila Plasmans!’
Key clients
Round Hill Capital
The Blackstone Group
ABN AMRO
Rabobank
ING Bank
Merck Sharp & Dhome
Goldman Sachs
Patrizia Immobilien AG
Union Asset Management
AXA REIM
Hannover Leasing
Primonial
Schiphol Travel
NSI
Monarch Alternative Capital
M7 Real Estate
Highbrook Investors
AB Sagax
Zurich Insurance
Keppel
Nuveen
Prologis
Savills IM
Soros Fund Management
UBM Development
Tristan Capital
AEW Europe
Fortress Investment Group LLC
Carlyle
CBRE GI
Blackrock
Heimstaden
KKR
Real I.S.
Somerset Real Estate
Work highlights
- Advised ABN AMRO Bank N.V. on the disposal of its headquarters located at the Gustav Mahlerlaan in Amsterdam.
- Advised Somerset Capital Partners on the acquisition of 41 supermarkets properties, owned by Supermarkt Vastgoed FGR.
- Advised David Hart Group on the disposal and Patrizia Immobilien AG on the acquisition of the new-build logistic property Smartlog Maasvlakte.
Netherlands > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1
The restructuring and insolvency practice at Loyens & Loeff is supported by civil-law notaries and tax specialists across the Benelux region, and is noted for its expertise across the automotive, energy, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, and retail sectors. The team acts for domestic and international companies, investment firms, noteholders, as well as both debtors and creditors, on financial restructurings and litigation. Vincent Vroom, who currently heads the international committee of the Dutch Restructuring Association, leads the practice and advises Dutch entities involved in US and UK restructuring proceedings. Senior associates Joris Dunki Jacobs and Kim de Bruijn, who has demonstrable experience in the healthcare and finance sectors, both handle contentious insolvency mandates.
Practice head(s):
Vincent Vroom
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Sculptor
Prudential
Lycra Group
Yandex
The Learning Network
Frigoglass group
Tennor Holding B.V.
Pierre et Vacances S.A.
Zilveren Kruis
Global Loan Agency Services (GLAS)
Work highlights
- Assisted an ad hoc group of convertible bondholders of the Steinhoff group in continuous and intensive negotiations with the group and its various stakeholders on the implementation of a global settlement.
- Acted for an ad-hoc group of noteholders of the Lycra group in their negotiations with the group’s mezzanine lenders on a change of control, which was ultimately implemented through share pledge enforcement proceedings before the Netherlands Commercial Court.
- Assisted an ad hoc group of noteholders in their negotiations with Yandex on the redemption and restructuring of their notes.
Netherlands > Tax Tier 1
The tax department at Loyens & Loeff is divided into eight practice groups, covering international tax services in America, multinationals, investment management, family business and private wealth, indirect tax, benefits, transactional tax, and transfer pricing, demonstrating the firm’s breadth of expertise and sizeable offering across the Benelux region and Switzerland. Head of the investment management practice Marco de Lignie advises on the domestic and international tax aspects of fund formation and management, frequently acting as counsel in private equity and venture capital transactions, while Margriet Lukkien leads the international tax services group. Harmen van Dam focuses on transfer pricing and corporate transactional work, including M&A and restructuring. The practice has demonstrable experience across the energy, life sciences, real estate and fintech sectors and maintains a strong multi-jurisdictional approach to the broad scope of mandates handled by each team member.Practice head(s):
Margriet Lukkien; Marja de Best; Marco de Lignie; Gerard Blokland; Ynze van der Tempel; Jan Bart Schober; Louis Lutz; Natalie Reypens
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Technically strong and commercially focused.’
‘The team at Loyens & Loeff is one of the best in the Netherlands for international tax law and for EU tax law. They are very responsive and appear highly efficient due to the way they are organised. Also, they have good connections with legislators and the authorities which sets them into a position to know about planned law changes and future developments.’
‘Margriet Lukkien is a fantastic tax lawyer, who is very well recognised in the international tax law community and well connected in her home jurisdiction. In her advice, she is very clear and provides input right to the point of the matter.’
‘Excellent team and very good knowledge of the relationship with the tax authorities.’
‘The L&L tax team is reliable and provides high-quality advice in complex transactions.’
‘Margriet Lukkien is very knowledgeable, always responsive and nice to work with.’
‘Strength in the international tax area, multi-jurisdictional coverage in the Benelux region, close connections to tax agencies, and presence in New York city.’
‘Ability to translate technical tax rules into actionable business decisions, ability to collaborate across different firms, capacity to creatively brainstorm solutions and familiarity with working with multinational, publicly traded corporate clients.’
Key clients
VodafoneZiggo
Eni
Waterland Private Equity Investments
ING
Simon Property Group
Stellantis
First Reserve
Crédit Suisse
Round Hill Capital
Hunter Douglas
Work highlights
- Assisted the Sonnenberg family as tax counsel in the sale of a controlling interest in Hunter Douglas N.V. to 3G Capital.
- Advised Vivendi on the listing and distribution of Universal Music Group N.V. (UMG).
- Advised the founding shareholder of Bouwgroep Dijkstra Draisma in relation to the accession of Parcom as a shareholder in the innovative construction business.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 2
Willem Jarigsma, who divides his time between the firm's London and Amsterdam offices, leads the banking and finance practice at Loyens & Loeff, which handles a broad cross-section of transactions on the borrower side. The team includes transportation finance head Ehsan Shirzadi, who has particular expertise in Dutch ship financing and leasing transactions, and Kim Koops, head of the real estate practice and the main contact for a number of leading sponsors, including Blackstone. Gianluca Kreuze handles the firm’s acquisition and corporate finance work, but is also experienced in asset-backed transactions. Elsewhere, boosted by its strong presence in the Belgian market, the firm is well-positioned to handle project finance transactions with a strong nexus to the energy sector (onshore and offshore windfarms, FPSOs and biofuel terminals).Practice head(s):
Willem Jarigsma
Other key lawyers:
Gianluca Kreuze; Kim Koops; Ehsan Shirzadi; Ruben den Hollander; Michelle Broere
Testimonials
‘Commercial, responsive and strong in its ability to advise international clients.’
‘Kim Koops is our go-to partner in Amsterdam.’
Key clients
The Blackstone Group
De Poli Tankers
M7 Real Estate
Pamplona
Breevast
Parcom Capital Management
HighBrook Investors
Arcadis N.V.
Angelo, Gordon & Co.
LCI (Lease Corporation International) Aviation
KeenSight Capital
Avedon Capital Partners
Fortress Investment Group LLC
EQT AB
SITA N.V.
TDR Capital LLP
Forbion Capital Partners
Seadrill
BB Capital Investments
Equity Estate
Unica Groep B.V.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 2
Finance practice head Willem Jarigsma is a partner in both the London and Amsterdam offices of Loyens & Loeff. The team stands out for its expertise in transportation finance, where it handles a significant amount of Dutch ship finance transactions, an area where transportation finance head Ehsan Shirzadi is a key name. Gianluca Kreuze leads on acquisition finance and secured corporate lending mandates, often drawing on the firm’s wider corporate, private equity and tax teams. Other significant drivers of work include project finance and asset-based lending transactions. Real estate finance head Kim Koops and senior associate Ruben den Hollander are also noted.Practice head(s):
Willem Jarigsma
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Pragmatic view of the essentials, legally and economically.’
‘Kim Koops is very responsive, down to earth, perceptive, humorous, polite and constructive in negotiations.’
‘Commercial, responsive and very able to advise international clients.’
‘Kim Koops is our preferred counsel.’
Key clients
Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
ING Bank N.V.
European Investment Bank
Caterpillar Financial Services
Berlin Hyp AG
Council of Europe Development Bank
Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale
Macquarie Bank International Limited
Bank of America N.A.
Goldman Sachs Bank USA
KFW IPEX- BANK GMBH
MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management GmbH
Natwest Markets
Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
With a strong foothold in the Benelux region, Loyens & Loeff is well-placed to advise on multi-jurisdictional transactions in collaboration with leading international firms, and is noted for its experience in the energy, healthcare and life sciences, real estate and technology sectors. The team, which frequently leverages the expertise of the firm’s tax group, is jointly led by Bastiaan Cornelisse and Harmen Holtrop, who focuses on M&A, joint ventures and general corporate representation, while Herman Kaemingk handles management and leveraged buyouts. Antoinette van der Hauw is also a key contact for management buyouts, in addition to cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures, and Rob Schrooten was promoted to partner in 2022.Practice head(s):
Harmen Holtrop; Bastiaan Cornelisse
Other key lawyers:
Antoinette van der Hauw; Herman Kaemingk; Roel Fluit; Rob Schrooten
Key clients
Legrand SA
Publicis Group SA
Livestyle inc.
Goldman Sach’s
Vivendi SE
GBL
Kiwa
EQT Partners
Towerbrook
Work highlights
- Assisted Vivendi on the listing of FL Entertainment, in which it is a shareholder.
- Acted as counsel to Kiwa N.V., a pan-European leader in the testing, inspection and certification (TIC) market, and its shareholders on the sale of Kiwa to SHV Holdings.
- Assisted Legrand on the acquisition of Ecotap, a front-running Dutch specialist in alternating and direct-current electric vehicle chargers for homes, businesses and public charging points, from its shareholders.
Netherlands > Construction Tier 2
Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2
Loyens & Loeff’s Dutch data protection and privacy team forms part of the cross-border multidisciplinary practice across the Benelux and Switzerland, enabling the team to deliver beyond domestic compliance and data breach assistance, as well as data-related contracting advice. Digital economy head Kim Lucassen specialises in privacy compliance in the financial and healthcare sectors. Attorney-at-law Céline Van Waesberge is sought out by clients in the life sciences industry for general compliance, data transfers, infrastructure and outsourcing advice. Attorney-at-law in the competition and regulatory team Jacobine van Beijeren also works on data protection and privacy compliance mandates in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and food industries.Practice head(s):
Kim Lucassen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The privacy and data protection team has a pragmatic and business-oriented approach, all while the advice on legal requirements is provided in a clear and concise manner.’
‘The team has excellent knowledge of privacy law, pharmaceutical law, regulated markets and (international) contracts.’
‘Céline van Waesberge and Kim Lucassen are experts on privacy law, (international) contract law and pharmaceutical law. Their in-depth knowledge of the healthcare regulatory framework in combination with their knowledge on data protection are valuable and highly appreciated.’
‘Jacobine van Beijeren is an expert on data protection matters especially within the healthcare sector. Her in-depth knowledge of the healthcare regulatory framework in combination with her knowledge on data protection is valuable and highly appreciated.’
‘The Loyens Loeff data protection and privacy team in the Netherlands is very professional and dedicated. They are quite experienced in their field, responsive and able to provide precise but pragmatic and business-oriented advice.’
‘Kim Lucassen and Céline van Waesberge are both excellent professionals, experts in the field of data protection, with a deep understanding of complex topics such as sensitive data transfers and data protection impact assessments as well as data breaches. They provide pragmatic and quality advice, taking into account the business needs and the reality of industry practices. They have very good contact and ability to find solutions for clients.’
‘Kim Lucassen has the ability to quickly understand her client’s businesses and needs and has good availability.’
‘Kim Lucassen’s and Céline van Waesberge’s written and spoken English are excellent, they understand not only the law, but also wider strategic considerations. They also work hard to ensure that they are delivering what the client needs.’
Key clients
Westmond Hospitality Group
Bol.com
Colosseum Dental Group
Stichting Hartwig Medical Foundation (HMF)
DPG Media
Tata Communications Netherlands B.V.
Alpinvest
Work highlights
- Advised bol.com on the implementation of new personal data obligations regarding the impact of the Dutch implementation of the Directive on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation and repealing Directive 77/799/EEC (Dac 7).
- Assisted MPG with the acquisition of more than 100 optical stores in the Netherlands and Belgium, including the divestment of the stores and corresponding client databases including health data.
- Advised AlpInvest on the transfer of personal data to the US.
Netherlands > Employment Tier 2
Integrating employment, pensions and immigration matters into its practice, Loyens & Loeff offers expertise in high-profile dismissals, restructurings, pensions, executive remuneration, employment mobility and the employment aspects of corporate transactions. The firm regularly acts on behalf of companies, executives and works councils, and supports other areas within the firm including energy, logistics and corporate. The practice is led by Klaas Wiersma and Hermine Voûte; Wiersma has a focus on transactional employment matters as well as co-determination procedures, restructurings and collective dismissals, and Voûte, who has over 35 years’ employment experience, specialises in director dismissals and remuneration policies. Senior associate Youssef el Harchaoui focuses on corporate employment law including M&A deals and restructurings, employee representation procedures and director dismissals.
Practice head(s):
Klaas Wiersma; Hermine Voûte
Other key lawyers:
Youssef el Harchaoui; Maureen te Poel
Testimonials
‘We needed a specialist in employment law in the Netherlands for a specific project. This firm has proven to match our needs, covering different aspects of employment law advice and adapting their billing process to our needs.’
‘Quick responses and no unnecessary hassle with overload of information. Direct access to the partner if needed. Quick on their feet and try to find the best solution for the client.’
‘Easy to reach, immediate answers, no hassle in getting to the right person. Broad base of knowledge.’
‘Quick responses, hands-on. We could phone in the weekend and in the evening for up-to-date advice.’
‘Extremely on point in communication. Fast and clear. Very knowledgeable and forward thinking. Customer focused and realistic. Reliable and accurate. Most importantly, they have a human centric approach with a great understanding of the effect their approach can have on one’s circumstances.’
‘Klaas Wiersma is able to translate the client’s wishes and demands into a thought-out legal approach and outcome.’
‘Very to the point and practical. Effective and efficient communication.’
Key clients
AEGON
Bloomberg
BMW
Bol.com
CBRE
EQT
Ernst & Young
Friesland Campina
Pepsi
Vivendi
Warner Music
Work highlights
- Acting on behalf of EY in nine proceedings against a former partner.
- Advised EQT on all the employment law aspects of its acquisition of LSP, a European life sciences venture capital firm with approximately €2.2bn of assets under management and a team of 34 professionals.
- Advised Holland America Line (HAL) on various aspects of its change from a defined benefit (final salary) pension scheme to a defined contribution scheme and the related consent process with the works council and all individual employees.
Netherlands > Energy: transactional Tier 2
Loyens & Loeff‘s energy and infrastructure practice group operates across the Netherlands and Belgium, where corporate partner Jan-Willem van Rooij and real estate and renewables specialist Koen Panis are the key names, respectively. The team acts for clients including banks, funds, and utility companies, on matters ranging from M&A to project development, where Van Rooij is particularly well regarded. Senior associate Victor van Nuland is also noted.Practice head(s):
Jan-Willem van Rooij; Koen Panis
Other key lawyers:
Max Oosterhuis; Roland de Vlam; Victor van Nuland; Anne Brugmans
Testimonials
‘Very satisfied with the advice of the team: good balance between involvement and keeping distance. People are very dedicated, with timely responses to emails. Excellent knowledge of the energy market.’
‘Koen Panis and Victor van Nuland are very dedicated people, with knowledge and excellent communication skills.’
‘Strong content knowledge on wind energy deals. Quick response and high flexibility. Strong commitment.’
‘Very good experiences working with Victor van Nuland. Strong people and process management skills.’
Key clients
Plug Power Inc.
Consortium of APG and OMERS Infrastructure
Ørsted A/S
Vattenfall N.V.
Pure Energie
ING Bank N.V.
Re:cap Global Investors AG
Green & Durable Energy (part of Belgian Hasco Invest)
Work highlights
- Advised Plug Power Inc. on approx. EUR 100 million acquisition of Frames Group
- Advised the consortium of APG and OMERS Infrastructure on the acquisition of Groendus, the provider of an energy transition platform in the Netherlands
- Advised Ørsted A/S on forming a consortium with a large European energy player and the auction process to acquire two 700MW offshore wind farm sites as part of the Holland Coast West Tender
Netherlands > EU and competition Tier 2
Within its competition practice, Loyens & Loeff has a strong sector focus on life sciences, healthcare, food and digital technology, and has particular strength in merger control cases, including phase II investigations conducted by the ACM, as well as EC notification matters. The digital focus of the firm has strengthened its credentials when advising large international technology companies, particularly in relation to abuse of dominance cases and competition litigation. The practice is led by seasoned competition practitioners Marc Wiggers, Gert-Wim van de Meent and counsel Marc Custers.Practice head(s):
Marc Wiggers; Gert-Wim van de Meent; Marc Custers
Other key lawyers:
Robert Fröger; Boyd Wolffers
Testimonials
‘Marc Wiggers and Gert-Wim van der Meent are exceptionally good and provide first class service. Combined with their in-depth knowledge of our sector (media), it is a great pleasure to work with them.’
‘Loyens & Loeff has one of the leading competition practices in the Netherlands. It runs a one-stop-shop where both general regulatory affairs are being handled as well as specific health-care related cases. The team is not only very knowledgeable, they also stand out for their responsiveness and pragmatic approach. Because of their in-depth expertise, they are often able to go the extra mile and to efficiently cut through complex matters.’
‘Marc Wiggers combines a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach with great expertise of competition and healthcare related matters. Although Marc can fall back on his in-depth, second to none knowledge of competition law in the context of the health-care sector, he never fails to keep the relevant commercial objectives in sight and to ensure an efficient, effective procedure.’
‘Robert Fröger is extremely responsive and knowledgeable. Robert is capable of comprehending highly complicated affairs in a very limited amount of time, and, subsequently, provides tailor-made solutions in a concise and clear manner to the best interests of his clients, not only from a legal perspective but also from a business-perspective.’
‘Boyd Wolffers is a great litigator. He gets to the heart of the matter quickly and knows how to present complex legal issues in a concise and clear manner. Boyd is creative and thinks out of the box. He is confident and very convincing in the courtroom.’
Key clients
Vesa
Banco Santander
HSF Logistics Group
Zilveren Kruis (Achmea)
BNP Paribas
Medtronic
Phoenix/Brocacef
DPG Media
bol.com (Ahold-Delhaize)
MSD
Lekkerland
Neptune Energy
Sun Chemical
3i
Amlon
Rendac/Darling Ingredients
Orpea
Stichting Verenigde Nederlandse Apotheken
Cabooter Rail Cargo
DIF
Nederlandse Spoorwegen
CZ
ACTA*/Kiwa
TEVA
Hendrix Genetics
Blackstone
Rabo Capital
AAC
Coolblue
ABN AMRO Participaties
AlpInvest
Egeria
Gilde
Nimbus
NPM Capital
Active Capital Compan
Standard Investment
Espria
CleanLease
KNMT
AEGON
Aon
Zorgverzekeraars Nederland
BMI Group/Monier
De Hoop Terneuzen
Van Nieuwpoort Groep
PLUS Retail
VGZ
Menzis
Orpea
Equinor
InterXion
Vivat
Alliander
Torqx
Superunie
Sai Global
Westmont Hospitality
AXA Real Estate
Klöckner
Wessanen
Yara
Carlyle
Novartis
Cytek
Aurora
Sensire
Work highlights
- Acting on behalf of Vesa in several jurisdictional consultations to file before the EC asking for guidance on the possibility for a minority shareholder to acquire de facto sole control, in line with the Commission’s observations in paragraph 59 of the Consolidated Jurisdictional Notice, in Dutch listed company PostNL.
- Counselling bol.com in various high-profile matters including on several aspects relating to the proposed IPO for bol.com.
- Instructed to assist Next Estate Income Fund III SCS Sicav in a merger notification to the EC for a contemplated investment in a Belgian company.
Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology Tier 2
Loyens & Loeff‘s IT work is led by the litigation and risk management team, headed by Vincent Vroom. Counsel and TMT expert Pjotr Heemskerk is the first port of call for global social media and gaming companies, advising on IT licensing agreements and the implementation of the new EU digital content and services directive, including privacy law strategies. Senior associate Yannick Geryszewski focuses on corporate and commercial transactions involving data migration matters and the implementation of data sharing and protecting software.Practice head(s):
Vincent Vroom
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team consists of experienced and tech savvy individuals who are all also very pleasant to work with. They are eager, quick thinking and on top of new technology. They will however never lose sight on efficiency and being practical.’
‘Pjotr Heemskerk has in-depth knowledge of all relevant case law, but rather than sounding like a walking encyclopedia, he is very much capable of explaining everything in a manner understandable for the client and applying his knowledge in practical advice.’
‘Pjotr takes care of his junior associates and provides them with the opportunity to further develop.’
‘Yannick Geryszewski is the one to watch and will undoubtedly have a bright future as a tech-lawyer. He is highly specialised in dealing with tech aspects of M&A transactions and is the go-to for negotiations and agreements. Sharp as a knife and very down to earth.’
‘Yannick Geryszewski actively presents different possibilities. He also thinks practically and ensures that parties that are not legally literate can also understand the matter.’
‘The lawyers are very knowledgeable and have a proactive attitude.’
Key clients
bol.com
Messagebird
Main Capital
Kakao Corp
VGZ
Torqx Capital Partners
3i
Bregal Unternehmerkapital
MPG
Vivendi
DPG Media
Motive Partners
Work highlights
- Advised several digital platforms on the implementation and consequences of recent European legislation on digital services.
- Advising VGZ, one of the largest Dutch health care insurers, on numerous data protection, privacy and IT matters.
- Advised Motive Partners with its EUR 120 million investment in Backbase, an Amsterdam-based tech company that provides banks with a cloud-based engagement banking platform to create frictionless customer journeys across all the stages of the customer lifecycle.
Netherlands > Insurance Tier 2
Loyens & Loeff is primarily active in coverage disputes, issues surrounding the duty of care owed by insurers and insurance intermediaries. The team regularly advises on insurance and reinsurance products and agreements, including policy conditions, regulatory requirements and M&A in insurance-related industries. Coverage disputes, D&O, and product liability also make up a significant proportion of its workload. Counsel Merel van Asch and Kitty Lieverse are key litigation and regulatory practitioners, respectively. Senior associate Rens Markus is experienced in representing large corporate policyholders in coverage disputes, focusing on product liability, W&I, D&O and professional liability claims.Practice head(s):
Merel van Asch; Kitty Lieverse
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Merel van Asch is very competent and hands on.’
‘The team has knowledge and experience in international insurance arbitration.’
‘Rens Markus and Merel van Asch: quick responses, clear language, friendly.’
Key clients
Aon
Burns Bowen Bair
Perkins Coie LLP
IPTIQ
Zilveren Kruis
Aegon N.V.
AIG
BNP Paribas Cardif
AXA
VGZ/Univé
Achmea
One Underwriting
Arriva
Work highlights
- Representing a Fortune-500 technology company as policyholder regarding a coverage claim of approx. $750m under its property damage and business interruption insurance.
- Advising a financial institution as policyholder in arbitration proceedings regarding a EUR 250m coverage claim under a professional liability insurance.
- Assisting an automotive company as policyholder in arbitration proceedings regarding a $20m coverage claim regarding a class action that took place in the United States.
Netherlands > Transport Tier 2
Loyens & Loeff has a particular presence in the shipping finance domain, assisting banks, including Rabobank, ABN Amro and ING, shipowners, operators and manufacturers on the financing of a variety of vessels. The practice is led by Ehsan Shirzadi, who is a member of the firm’s banking and finance group and specialises in general secured financing transactions and restructuring in the shipping space. The team is also active in a number of cross-border transactional and restructuring matters in the shipping space.Practice head(s):
Ehsan Shirzadi
Key clients
ING Bank N.V.
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
LCI (Lease Corporation International) Aviation
De Poli Tankers Holding B.V.
Arklow Shipping UC
Seadrill
Vertom UCS Holding B.V.
Star Clippers
MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management GmbH
Netherlands > Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory Tier 3
Netherlands > Capital markets: debt Tier 3
Loyens & Loeff offers comprehensive advice on debt capital markets that include standalone issuances, restructuring and the establishment of debt issuance programmes. Martijn Schoonewille, who is regularly sought after by financial institutions and corporate clients for his expertise in private and public debt offerings, leads the practice together with Michel Van Agt, whose work spans both debt and equity capital markets.Practice head(s):
Martijn Schoonewille; Michel van Agt
Key clients
Ferrari
Mondelez
Stellantis
Owens Illinois (OI European Group B.V.)
Givaudan
Alcon/Alcon Finance BV
Sensata
Obvion
Celanese
Work highlights
- Advised Mondelez International Holdings Netherlands B.V. as legal counsel on the issuance of €2bn green bonds and its €300m exchangeable.
- Advised OI European Group B.V. as Dutch counsel on the private offering of $400m of senior Notes.
- Advised Givaudan Finance Europe B.V. on setting up a Euro-Commercial Paper Programme.
Netherlands > Capital markets: equity Tier 3
In October 2021, Loyens & Loeff bolstered its equity capital markets practice with the arrival of counsel Menno Baks from Linklaters; he specialises in equity and equity-linked transactions. The practice combines cross-border capabilities with extensive regulatory experience and advises both issuers and underwriters on ECM matters. Martijn Schoonewille, who often assists financial institutions with regulatory and transactional matters, leads the practice together with Michel Van Agt.Practice head(s):
Martijn Schoonewille; Michel van Agt
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Vivendi SE
Lucas Bols N.V.
Wallbox N.V.
Yucaipa
Morgan Stanley
BofA Securities
SVB Leerink
EPP N.V.
Ferrari
PAI Partners
Heineken Holding
Baring Private Equity Asia
Beter Bed
Work highlights
- Advised Vivendi SE on the listing of FL Entertainment in 2022 (pro forma enterprise value of €7.2bn).
- Advised Vivendi SE on the listing and distribution of Universal Music Group (pro forma enterprise value of €35 bn).
- Advised Lucas Bols on its €29m capital raise through an accelerated book build offering of 2,495,458 new shares.
Netherlands > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 3
The experienced and versatile Tom Claassens leads Loyens & Loeff‘s Dutch international arbitration practice, representing sovereign states across the globe and in various corporate disputes. Claassens not only acts for clients in arbitration proceedings, including ICC, UNCITRAL, SIAC and NAI, but also deals with enforcement and setting aside proceedings once an arbitral award has been made. Senior associate Melle Boevink, a member of the litigation and risk management practice group, provide additional support in arbitration matters; his former experience in the corporate team, advising on M&A transactions, shareholders’ and joint venture agreements is routinely leveraged in corporate arbitration disputes.Practice head(s):
Tom Claassens
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The arbitration team of LL is one of the few arbitration teams in the Netherlands which can handle all kinds of different international arbitrations and arbitration related litigations.’
‘Tom Claassens has a sharp legal mind and excellent hearing presence, combined with a great sense of humor and the ability to make the most nervous client feel relaxed and confident.’
Key clients
Former majority shareholders of Yukos Oil
Neptune Energy
Sovereign Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna JSC
The State of Libya
Republic of Mongolia
Work highlights
- Representing the former majority shareholders of Yukos Oil in the enforcement of the arbitral awards rendered against the Russian Federation for claims amounting to over USD 50 billion in relation to the unlawful expropriation of their investment in Yukos Oil.
- Representing Samruk-Kazyna JS, the sovereign wealth fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan, against Anatolie Stati, Gabriel Stati, Ascom Group S.A. and Terra Raf Trans Trading Ltd., regarding the recognition and enforcement of a USD 500 million+ arbitral award against Kazakhstan.
Netherlands > Environment and planning Tier 3
Loyens & Loeff is frequently involved in major corporate transactions and real estate developments, providing due diligence, general advice and permitting support to clients including major multinational investors. Guido Koop leads the team, and senior associate Jan De Heer provides notable support.Practice head(s):
Guido Koop
Other key lawyers:
Jan de Heer
Testimonials
‘Appreciate the cohesive way they work. Loyens & Loeff is a big firm, but in communication really down to earth. They approach legal matters their own way and don’t only take the standard route but mostly the creative legal ways to solve a legal problem for their clients.’
‘Guido Koop and Jan de Heer stand out. Of course there is a team of legal experts behind them.’
‘The team is highly regarded for its transactional approach and in-depth knowledge.’
‘Jan de Heer already stands out for his knowledge and his pragmatic and transactional approach. He is really making a name for himself within this field and the real estate industry.’
Key clients
Cargill B.V.
Chint Solar
DPG Media
The Blackstone Group
Flow Real Estate
Bol.com
VORM Ontwikkeling B.V.
Goldman Sachs International
ICN Development
Provast
Groningen Seaports N.V.
NS
AXA Nederland
Netherlands > Fintech Tier 3
Loyens & Loeff advises financial institutions, fintech start-ups, scale-ups and investors as well as payment service providers, on a broad range of fintech-related services. The practice leverages expertise across the firm in regulatory, banking & finance, and tax to assist fintech clients with matters including crypto asset services, multilateral trading facilities, payment services and financial regulatory issues. The practice is led by Martijn Schoonewille, Kim Lucassen and Marc Wiggers, and notable senior associates include Wendy Pronk in the financial markets and products team, and Pepijn Pinkse advising on corporate tax related fintech matters.Practice head(s):
Martijn Schoonewille; Kim Lucassen; Marc Wiggers
Other key lawyers:
Kitty Lieverse; Wendy Pronk; Pepijn Pinkse
Key clients
Ava Labs, Inc.
KEB Hana Bank
Barclays
D2X
Goldman Sachs
WeChat Pay
Unigestion
Flowtraders
Waterfall Asset Management
KKR
Santander
Netherlands > Industry focus: telecoms Tier 3
Loyens & Loeff‘s telecoms team is led by Kim Lucassen. The practice mainly advises on various obligations relating to communication, VOIP, mobile services, information networks, interception obligations and emergency calling. It also assists with Dutch regulatory issues, corporate governance and transaction matters for optic connectors and cable providers. The team also advises on the retention of telecoms data.Practice head(s):
Kim Lucassen
Testimonials
‘They are very good at analysing complex law and translating it into a practical strategy.’
‘Kim Lucassen is a true business partner with a highly skilled team.’
‘Loyens & Loeff N.V team have subject matter experts which provides us with appropriate legal help.’
‘The team has an extremely dedicated work force to help its client for all the legal matters. Highly recommended. We are delighted with the services provided by them.’
‘The team is extremely approachable and has a very quick turn- around time.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable with regards to the knowledge pertaining to legal laws. They have provided us with appropriate guidance in a timely manner.’
Key clients
Orange S.A.
Arriva
Lebara
Jaguar Land Rover
Tata Communications Netherlands B.V.
Interxion Holding N.V.
Broadcom
Liberty Global Europe Holding B.V.
AT&T
Viacom
Universal Music Group
Work highlights
- Advising Tata Communications Netherlands B.V. on a continuous basis on all telecoms-related legal and regulatory aspects and requirements that they face in the Netherlands.
- Acted as counsel in providing Arriva with regulatory telecoms law advice, as well as data protection law advice, both from a Dutch law perspective, as well as from a Belgian and German law perspective.
Netherlands > Fraud and white-collar crime
Loyens & Loeff > Firm Profile
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As a leading law firm in continental Europe, we have a particular focus on private equity and funds, real estate, life sciences and healthcare and energy and infrastructure. We integrate tax, civil law and notarial expertise to support you with smart and efficient solutions through advice, transactions and litigation.
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Comparative Guides
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The Netherlands: Alternative Investment Funds
Published: September 2023
Authors: Vilmar FeenstraRoderik BoogaardRobert VeenhovenSebastiaan Verkerk
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Alternative Investment Funds laws and regulations applicable in The Netherlands.
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Luxembourg: Employment and Labour Law
Published: April 2023
Authors: Sabrina MartinAmandine Ther
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Employment and Labour laws and regulations applicable in Luxembourg.
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Belgium: Private Client
Published: January 2024
Authors: Saskia Lust Malou Florquin
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Private Client laws and regulations applicable in Belgium.
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Belgium: Private Equity
Published: January 2024
Authors: Robrecht CoppensMathias HendrickxCéline De Vuyst
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Private Equity laws and regulations applicable in Belgium.
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Luxembourg: Private Equity
Published: January 2024
Authors: Siobhan McCarthyKheira MebrekAna Nicoleta Andreiana
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Private Equity laws and regulations applicable in Luxembourg.
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The Netherlands: Private Equity
Published: January 2024
Authors: Roel FluitGianluca Kreuze
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Private Equity laws and regulations applicable in The Netherlands.
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The Netherlands: Employee Incentives
Published: January 2024
Authors: Jan Bart SchoberJelmer PostChaima Chaoui Martijn SchoonewilleMaureen te PoelNina Orlic
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Employee Incentives laws and regulations applicable in The Netherlands.
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The Netherlands: Corporate Governance
Published: March 2024
Authors: Bastiaan CornelisseBastiaan KempEline Viersen Philippe Hezer
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Corporate Governance laws and regulations applicable in The Netherlands.
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