‘The practice is unique as they have all disciplines in different groups. Collaboration is fast when you need them.’

‘Gaby Smeenk stands out – she is able to work with all sorts of people, stays calm in the face of strong opposing views and is able to explain complex legal issues in a form that non-lawyers can understand.’

‘De Brauw has a high-quality and well-connected team. Their availability and commitment to reach the best results are noteworthy. The strong legal quality is complemented with strong commercial assessments.’

‘Jan Willem Hoevers is a renowned, strong and reliable boardroom advisor. You want his number in your address book in case of urgent and complicated matters.’

‘Jetty Tukker supported by her team, namely Jasmijn Harms and Eva Luna de Boer, has exhibited an outstanding ability to navigate complex legal scenarios and deliver results that exceed expectations. Jetty and her team have a thorough understanding of equity capital markets, and have been instrumental in successfully managing a number of ECM transactions for us over the years.’

‘One of Jetty Tukker’s most commendable attributes is her proactive approach. She anticipates potential challenges and addresses them before they become critical issues, ensuring smooth and efficient processes. This foresight has not only mitigated risks but also provided our company with a seamless experience. Jetty consistently upholds the highest standards of professionalism.’

‘Jetty Tukker has impeccable work ethic, attention-to-detail, and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, earning her the respect and trust of both my colleagues and our company’s suppliers alike. Jetty is an exemplary equity capital markets lawyer whose consistent performance, proactive nature, and professional demeanour make her a valuable asset to any organisation.’

‘They are very pragmatic, time competent and thorough.’

‘Very quick in response, kind and competent.’

‘This ECM practice has a superb knowledge of Dutch listing rules and practice. Aside from just knowing the rules, they have a great handle on Dutch market practice, which is invaluable in considering the pros and cons of a company listing on Euronext Amsterdam.’

‘Jetty Tukker is first-class. Extremely knowledgeable, very responsive and practical. A pleasure to work with. Alexander Kaarls is also excellent.’

‘Specific expertise, capabilities and critical judgment around US capital markets transactions and business needs of Dutch companies.’

‘Subject matter expertise, responsiveness, professionalism, work product and critical business judgment.’

‘The Nauta team is fantastic and full of lawyers who are commercial and creative problem solvers.’

‘Petra Zijp and Antonia Netiv deserve special mention. They are incredibly user-friendly, knowledgeable and effective in their advice to clients.’

‘Linklaters’ ECM team is lean and agile, with strong, reliable support from experienced partner Alexander Harmse and managing associate Xu Wang. They’re very responsive and practical, always looking beyond just legal issues to understand the bigger picture.’

‘The teams’ ability to provide strategic insight into the current market truly stands out. The senior team isn’t just highly capable – they’re also fun to work with and make the process enjoyable for all involved.’

‘Alexander Harmse brings vast experience and knowledge paired with a remarkable memory and steadfast presence – a true stalwart in the field.’

‘Xu Wang is dependable and acts as the ‘Watson’ to Alexander Harmse’s ‘Sherlock’. Together, they form a highly effective team that’s also fun to be around.’

‘For us, it is their unique blend of professionalism and camaraderie that sets them apart from competitors, which makes working with them an enjoyable experience.’

‘Loyens & Loeff’s capital markets team is very responsive, can deliver under pressure and be pragmatic when needed. Michel van Agt stands out, covering both the notarial as well as the corporate legal side of transactions.’

‘Michel Van Agt always goes the extra mile and provides in-depth technical expertise.’

‘Menno Baks has an exceptional commercial understanding and expertise in capital markets transactions. His problem-solving mindset and project management capabilities, combined with his friendly demeanour fosters collaboration between parties involved, allowing complex capital market transactions to go smoothly.’

‘Responsive, to the point and flexible, they have an excellent and in-depth expertise. The team works very well with other offices, providing comprehensive feedback when several legal practices are involved.’

‘Menno Baks is the right lawyer to carefully and efficiently handle a case and bring it successfully across the finish line. He is very experienced and sure-handed in dealing with complex matters or with unexpected issues. Michel van Agt is calm and level-headed with great experience and expertise, which stands out alongside his notarial training.’

‘Great knowledge of M&A with a great ability to use it in a very practical way. Very hands-on.’

‘They have an in-depth understanding of Dutch capital markets, and great relationships with important stakeholders.’

‘I very much enjoy working with Menno Baks, who is smart and very client-focused. ’

‘DLA Piper is keeping a permanent eye on our business, they keep themselves up to date of all major developments, and contact us actively when they feel there is a need to talk.’

‘Henk Arnold Sijnja really stays involved with the company and initiates the right legal measures when necessary. He makes a wise risk analysis and also advises restraint, which, in retrospect, turns out to be the right decision in many situations when the problem resolves itself.’

‘Pabe Suurd is an outstanding notary and legal adviser. He always makes his own analysis of the situation and corrects the team when they go down a pointless road. Pabe persists when necessary, based on a very keen legal but also business acumen.’

‘The team is experienced and knowledgeable. It is also able to assure us that we are close to a deal at moments when we thought we were at in impasse with the counterparty.’

‘Jelmer Kalisvaart exhibits strong characteristics valuable for our team.’