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Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V.

CLAUDE DEBUSSYLAAN 54, 1082 MD AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
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Netherlands : Asset finance and structured finance

Within Asset finance and structured finance, Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. is a second tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. is particularly recommended for derivatives transactions and its ‘hands-on partner involvement’. Derivatives and structured finance specialist Corinne Schot is ‘enthusiastic and knowledgeable with a rare-to-find personal touch’. She recently advised the liquidators of two Lehman Brothers entities on unwinding derivative portfolios. Philippe Steffens acts for investment banks and financial institutions on securitisation work, and advised Novapars Capital on its acquisition of a Dutch loan receivables credit portfolio.

Netherlands : Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. is a second tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. is regularly involved in cross-border financing transactions. Recent instructions include advising Riwal Holding Group on restructuring a revolving credit facility, and acting for Dexcom on amendments to financing arrangements in relation to its buyout by B.A.S. Group. The team also advised Intrum Justitia on regulatory aspects of its acquisition of Buckaroo. Practice head Corinne Schot’s experience includes derivatives and structured finance. Fedor Tanke handles asset financing and restructuring.

Netherlands : Commercial litigation

Within Commercial litigation, Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. is a third tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V.’s Frank Kroes is ‘an excellent lawyer with very developed technical skills and a pragmatic approach’. He led the defence of Fairstar in litigation regarding the hostile takeover made by Dockwise, and also successfully acted for Johan Cruijff in his capacity as an AFC Ajax board member in a high-profile corporate governance case. Robert van Agteren acted for Uni-Invest senior noteholders in a €1bn securities law dispute.

Netherlands : Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. is a third tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. is noted for mid-market deals and utilises its global network of offices. ‘Excellent lawyer’ Jeroen Hoekstra recently advised Ford Motor Company and Siemens on respective cross-border joint ventures in Russia. Mike Jansen acted for Cargill on its $1.5bn public bid for Provimi and advised Fairstar regarding the hostile takeover bid by Dockwise. Jan Peters and Edwin Liem left to set up Van Campen Liem.

Netherlands : Employment

Within Employment, Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. is a first tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. ‘actively thinks with clients to find the right solutions’. It has been advising on numerous senior-level dismissals as well as on employment law issues pertaining to M&A, outsourcings and works councils. It advised AFC Ajax supervisory director Johan Cruijff and other employees in a high-profile dispute regarding certain board-level appointments. The team is co-led by Mirjam de Blécourt and Karin Bodewes, who ‘effectively combine superb legal knowledge, business awareness and people skills’.

Netherlands : Information technology

Within Information technology, Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. is a third tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. has recently advised on litigation, cross-border outsourcing transactions and data protection compliance, with clients including ING, TNT and Oracle. Robert Boekhorst heads the practice.

Netherlands : Intellectual property

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Netherlands : Media and entertainment

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Netherlands : Real estate

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Netherlands : Restructuring and insolvency

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Netherlands : Tax

Within Tax, Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. is a second tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. is ‘always responsive, provides clear and practical advice, and understands client needs’. Its international network of offices is attractive to global clients, which the firm assists with a range of matters including advice on tax aspects of transactions. Practice head Herman Huidink acts for multinationals and investment funds. Antonio Russo leads on international tax and transfer pricing issues, while ‘true professional’ Erik Scheer advises on indirect taxation. The team hired Juliana Dantas from Loyens & Loeff and Eric Westerburgen from Ernst & Young.

Netherlands : Telecoms

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  • Non-solicitation agreement violated via LinkedIn

    A non-solicitation agreement usually restricts the ability of an employee - after an employment contract has ended - to approach the clients of the former employer. The former employee of a software company recently discovered that the scope of such an agreement can also include contacts made via LinkedIn.
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  • Forming a company in the Netherlands

    The Netherlands and Dutch law The Netherlands is a perfect business location for foreign entrepreneurs (2,000 subsidiaries in Amsterdam, 140,000 jobs). It is the gateway to densely populated Western Europe and has a well-developed logistic and technical infrastructure.
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  • Leasing of commercial premises in the Netherlands

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