‘A pragmatic and solution-driven team, highly experienced in M&A.’

‘Clifford Chance has an all-round practice which enables them to do cross-border M&A at the highest level.’

‘Stephanie Horowitz is a bright and hardworking partner at Clifford Chance with a lot of experience in both the private and public M&A sphere.’

‘Pieter Leefers is an intelligent and experienced counsel and a pleasure to work with.’

‘A very experienced and committed team.’

‘Very service-oriented and extremely knowledgeable. Besides that, also very nice people to work with.’

‘Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier stands out due to his knowledge, experience and social skills, he is able to really lead a process and bring it to a successful conclusion.’

‘Dirk Jan Duynstee is a partner with natural gravitas who dares to take a stance and stick to it based on his exceptional knowledge and experience.’

‘DeBrauw clearly stands out as the top firm on Dutch mid-market private equity transactions. Lead partners are hands-on and into the details, and think two or three steps ahead.’

‘The team are a strong sparring partner on our deals which allows us to get the maximum result out of our discussions.’

‘The biggest difference to other big firms is the quality of the professionals at levels below partner-level; they are really strong professionals, deep into the file, and very committed.’

‘Lennard Keizer really stands out, we consider him the top legal M&A professional in the market for PE dealmaking in the Netherlands. A real strategic sparring partner on a transaction, into the details with an excellent overview of what’s ahead.’

‘Lennard doesn’t just run a standard playbook, but innovates and takes a bespoke approach to situations. He also spends a lot of time coaching the junior talent in his team.’

‘They meet the highest professional standards, are creative and available. The team is of good quality at all levels and pleasant to work with.’

‘We very much appreciate working with Lennard Keijzer. He is highly collaborative and a good sense of what is needed in which situation, both technically and interpersonally. This allows him to be a little faster and sharper than many others.’

‘Lennard Keijzer and Claudia van Rappard-Priem are both very knowledgeable, thorough, pragmatic and responsive. I would recommend them to anyone.’

‘A good and very knowledgeable team.’

‘Marco de Lignie is top-notch in the area of fiscal aspects of private equity funds, and Antoinette van der Hauw is very good, skilful and friendly but a tough negotiator too.’

‘Among the best tax lawyers in PE and M&A in the Netherlands.’

‘Very deal-oriented but also able to think outside the box to deliver the best outcomes. Available and committed, they understand perfectly our needs and are able to easily negotiate on our behalf with the adverse party.’

‘Wijnand is probably the most knowledgeable when it comes to corporate and M&A hotel acquisitions. Available and very reliable, he was an asset to the success of our acquisition in Amsterdam.’

‘Nauta’s corporate/PE team is very strong. It has remarkable strengths, and is very responsive and customer-focused, which is something I don’t always see with other firms. The lawyers are knowledgeable, professional and friendly but firm, particularly when dealing with the other side.’

‘Life is too short to work with unpleasant lawyers, and Nauta are a great bunch who are fun to work with.’

‘Joost den Engelsman is one of the best in the business for PE transactions. Not just a very solid technician and a great client lawyer, he has the energy, gravitas, personality and experience to resolve the most intractable of problems and get the toughest of deals done. Very user friendly.’

‘Olaf Baks is a strong dealmaker, works hard to deliver good outcomes also in difficult situations.’

‘The Nauta team has a broad spectrum of expertise. They work very hard and I was impressed by their focus on a very long and drawn out transaction.’

‘Joost den Engelsman is very useful in a transaction, whilst Olaf Baks ran our transaction very well and very confidently. Thiemo Kerklaan as the associate on the transaction worked very hard and diligently throughout.’

‘NautaDutillh offers a wide diversity in background, experience, and expertise of its lawyers. The width of its practice enables them to work efficiently on a wide-range of deals, from venture capital, to small and medium sized private M&A to mega public takeovers.’

‘Joost den Engelsman, Stefan Wissing and Jeroen Preller are the stars of NautaDutilh’s team.’

‘The same experienced team work across matters, combining their knowledge of our business with their legal expertise. They are strict where necessary and pragmatic where possible.’

‘Always on-the-ball, with speedy reactions and great availability.’

‘Reliable, committed, fast-paced, and client-oriented. They pay good attention-to-detail, have good availability and think ahead.’

‘Jochem Beurskens is dedicated, has a high-level of availability, always puts his client’s interests first, is fast and reliable, and good in more complicated international settings too, with a good eye for practical solutions.’

‘The team is great and works in a collaborative manner. The team is very diverse. Billing practices are commercial and suit our needs.’

‘Bram Caudri has a down-to-earth approach and manages to break open stalled negotiations. He remains pragmatic and commercial in approach.’

‘Jeanne Beck is hands-on, and executes deals strongly.’

‘Ivar Brouwer is technically strong, with deep expertise and a pleasant way of working. Wholeheartedly recommended.’

‘The team excels at being pragmatic while giving comfort on key legal points and always with a smile – very pleasant and effective collaboration.’

‘Bram Caudri and Guillette van Grinsven’s team are both available and helpful and know how to read situations and adapt to them. They are both very pragmatic and instil their way of working in their broader team with whom the collaboration is always smooth.’

‘Esmee de Bos is a noteworthy associate.’

‘The team is responsive, pragmatic and a great support on international transactions with a Dutch angle.’

‘Lennart Crain is always available for quick feedback, and is commercial and pragmatic.’

‘The team takes a hands-on, no-nonsense approach, and is more flexible than the larger Amsterdam south-axis firms.’

‘Lennart Crain is down-to-earth, dares to speak his mind and opinion, is flexible in his client approach, and always has the goal of the client in mind.’

‘The team is always very helpful and nice to work with. Great collaborators.’

‘Nathalie van Woerkom is an amazing lawyer and person. She is great to work together with and always thinks in our best interest. She also shows interest in her clients and her team, which makes her a very pleasant person and great leader.’

‘Professional and committed as a team.’

‘We have worked with Nathalie van Woerkom for over 15 years and we trust her commitment.’

‘BJTK have a hands-on approach, great vision and reachability. Their service is impeccable.’

‘Wouter Brugma, is highly talented in understanding all the different cases we bring in. He is an exemplary lawyer who thinks 3 steps ahead whilst maintaining a realistic approach in understanding that contracts and litigation have to stay practical.’

‘BJTK is a highly professional and at the same time personal firm. The team is very diverse and always ready to go the extra mile. I have been a satisfied client for years.’

‘Suzanne is one of the best lawyers I know. She always knows how to find her way around challenging cases. I highly recommend her.’

‘BJTK’s proficiency in private equity markets is a true asset to any organization seeking expert legal counsel in this arena. They have an in-depth understanding of deal structuring and risk mitigation, combined with a collaborative and results-driven approach.’

‘Quirijn Biesheuvel is a wonderful partner to work with, very involved in the content, he really gets the job done. I always feel comfortable going into transaction documentation discussions with Quirijn on our side.’

‘Babette Waltman is very knowledgeable, reliable and pleasant to work with.’

‘The people are what make BJTK unique. Quirijn, Rob and Boyd feel a team within our company.’

‘Good for mid-cap deal add-ons. They are very good at levelling with the other side of the table which is crucial when you get into a new partnership.’

‘Eelco Bijkerk and Dirk de Graeff are noteworthy individuals.’

‘An extremely responsive, knowledgeable, reliable and trustworthy team.’

‘A great and objective soundboard, always defending the customer’s position in the best possible way.’

‘A nice team, with a consistent composition during the transaction.’

‘Ruben Tros builds a good, trustworthy relationship with the client and offers a supportive commercial perspective to them. He is eloquent, knows the topics very well and remains calm and bright.’

‘Dirk de Graeff is dedicated, conscientious and accurate.’

‘Stek is pragmatic and direct. In a deal setting they are looking for solutions that work for both parties while keeping in mind the interests of their client.’

‘The strength of the team is its overall approach and hands-on mentality.’

‘Questions are answered right away and the colleague with the right expertise provides the answer.’

‘Anne-Rieke van der Linden is very knowledgeable and has a very pragmatic approach. In discussions, she takes time to give explanations and shares pros and cons of different possibilities. It’s a pleasure working with her.’

‘Very pragmatic, efficient, and nice to work with  – a hands-on team.’

‘We were impressed by Gaston’s capacity to efficiently execute deals in pragmatic and cost-efficient manner.’

‘deBreij is a very smart boutique. The team has great availability and a great sense for what is achievable and what is necessary.’

‘We work a lot with Wytse Huidekoper – great to work with – intelligent, knowledgeable re the file, and very communicative.’

‘Gaston Freijser knows very well what the market practices are and how to negotiate them, and is very articulate and also has great social skills. This makes him a very good advisor and negotiator.’

‘Very encouraging and responsive team with a very efficient approach.’

‘Maurice Dudink is very efficient and on-the-point.’

‘Gaston Freijser and Joel van Wijk are very friendly, open, hands-on dealmakers. They are always there to make friends with the other side of the table and close a deal in a pragmatic way.’

‘Regularly check-in, pro-active, detail-oriented, diverse. Good partner availability but also good associate level work!’

‘They are fully up to speed, check-in regularly, and are proactive so nothing gets missed. They put in the work to get to know our standard way of working. ’

‘Team members are hardworking, reliable and commercial. Solid execution skills. ’

‘Danielle du Bois-Buné is a very engaged partner and excellent team leader – she is always available, always on top of things and commercial when it matters. She is very experienced and responsive, and is able to deliver under pressure. Strongly recommended.’

‘Hogan Lovells’ private equity team has delivered quality work for our cross-border transaction. The deal required a collaboration from multiple jurisdictions and included multiple expertise across corporate, financing, tax, IP, due diligence, etc. They dealt with all these elements in a smooth manner for us.’

‘Danielle du Bois-Bune showed strong commitment to the mandate, and has played an important role in coordinating all streams. She has also brought her insight on strategic topic and how to deal with them from a legal standpoint. Her team, especially Tijmen Bongartz, was also extremely dedicated in drafting and reviewing corporate docs.’

‘Wouter Jongen has been instrumental in securing the financing at the best terms, knowing what can be negotiated and anticipating any topic that could have arisen.’

‘Victor de Vlaam and Jacob Hoogslag stand out, they are always available and informed in-depth of any matter related to the case. They easily adapt to interactions with various stakeholders, from investors to entrepreneurs.’

‘Gert-Jan van Dalen and his team are just super responsive experts in their field. We are a German PE investor and the HSA team made us feel at home in the Dutch market.’

‘Gert-Jan van Dalen is a tough negotiator and a communicative person who works in a very detailed way.’

‘They have good knowledge and experienced given their strong M&A focus. They also have a pragmatic approach.’

‘Harm van Efferink is creative, dedicated and pragmatic.’

‘High-quality service with creative solutions for commercial challenges, availability and a willingness to go the extra mile are standout attributes of the team.’

‘Gert-Jan van Dalen and Thom Krebbers delivered an exceptional performance in our deal process, managing multiple stakeholders, all with their own interests, and tight deadlines, was no challenge for them. Their true commitment to delivering quality and a pleasant style of communication is much appreciated.’

‘The team has a very pragmatic approach regarding legal matters and broad experience including several experts on different matters. HSA has a strong track-record in the software industry, and are also very responsive during deal processes.’

‘HSA are willing to go the extra mile in terms of efforts which is very valuable.’

‘OC are agile. The partner is hands-on and involved in all steps of the process which makes document revision and turnaround times short.’

‘We are very happy with their service.’

‘Pien van Veersen is a very competent, knowledgeable and pragmatic lawyer.’

‘Experience is key in this profession and that’s what they have.’

‘Hugo Reumkens is hard on the problem and soft on the people, which is essential in the negotiation phase of matters.’

‘Hugo Reumkens brings a lot of relevant knowledge on corporate governance to the table.’

‘Very professional, fast, solutions-driven and available.’

‘Van Doorne has one of the largest corporate teams in the Netherlands, paired with true knowledge of the PE houses’ focus points and demands. This stems from their elaborate PE practice.’

‘Van Doorne is a reliable partner in terms of quality and reliability of the service and I never had any billing issues. They work in a focused and transparent way.’

‘I trust Meltem Koning-Gungormez’s expertise and appreciate her hands-on approach and drafting skills. She is familiar with the specific needs of a PE client and is capable of focusing on the key issues of importance to PE clients. She gets the deal done in an efficient and respectful way.’

‘Experienced, well-connected, committed and practical with an in-depth knowledge, notably, Hugo Reumkens.’