‘A top-quality team, always on-the-ball, the sharpest in the field. It is always a joy to work with them.’

‘The De Brauw team has excellent knowledge of the Dutch private equity market and are superb transaction practitioners.’

‘This is an idiosyncratic market with unique challenges and we would not have been able to navigate our recent M&A transaction without the De Brauw team’s considerable skill and expertise.’

‘Pete Lawley is an exceptionally talented M&A lawyer, with the rare but critical ability to marry complex legal documentation with thorny commercial and financial issues.’

‘Pete has a strong intrinsic understanding of commercial and financial points and drafts elegant solutions much more effectively and efficiently than competitors, who often need considerable guidance on these matters from principals and financial advisers.’

‘Always thorough, dedicated and dependable. Creativity in their advice is their strong suit. They easily navigate between what works in theory and what works in practice.’

‘Lennard Keijzer is one of the most pleasant corporate lawyers to work with within his sector. He is sharp-minded but calm and finds connection with his counterparts in working towards solutions that are in the best interests of his clients.’

‘Lennard Keijzer made PE the focus of his M&A practice and harnesses political sensitivity and strategic thinking.’

‘Professional people who are focused on getting the deal done.’

‘Marco de Lignie has an in-depth knowledge of fiscal affairs; Joep Ottevanger is very experienced, a good lawyer regarding fund documentation; Herman Keamingk is a very experienced transactional lawyer in both sell-side as well as buy-side transactions.’

‘Good balance of pragmatism and legal ratio with a strong ability to translate legal implications into a practical assessments of the actual risk to a business or transaction.’

‘Ruud Smits is very hands-on, approachable and knowledgeable. He is commercially savvy and a strategic lawyer. Sophie van Lanschot is a very skilled, experienced, practical and thorough. Mike Koudenburg is a great lawyer to work with; hands-on and available.’

‘Joost den Engelsman is very skilful and good at providing commercial, useful input. Olaf Baks is very commercial and a good negotiator. Thiemo Kerklaan is very enthusiastic and hardworking.’

‘The key feature that sets the NautaDutilh team apart from others is their ability to be of value during the entire life cycle of our portfolio companies. With the breadth of services that NautaDutilh offers as a full-service firm, their team is able to add value throughout the entire investment period and also offer our portfolio companies a trusted advisor who can assist them in every legal area they require.’

‘Jeroen Preller is our trusted advisor because of his extensive experience and we particularly value his listening skills. The PE team is always available and hands-on. In any deal they switch easily from complex legal issues to pragmatic solutions that help us move ahead with transactions. Olaf Baks is a highly skilled and client-focused partner with a strong reputation in the PE market. Sophie is technically excellent on all notarial work and a real pleasure to work with. Jacqueline stands out for her experience in deals in the financial sector.’

‘Joost den Engelsman is on top of transactions, high-quality and a hard worker.’

‘Nauta Dutilh is our preferred supplier for private equity work, including transactions, MIPs and transaction-related litigation. Their availability is great, they are strong on content, they know in which way we operate and what our preferences are.’

‘Jeroen Preller is stellar – a humble person but a very smart and well-respected lawyer focused on the best end result. The entire PE team of attorneys and civil law notaries is strongly focused on meeting every demand. Sophie van Lanschot is a highly capable and practical civil law notary and partner.’

‘The work done by Joost and his team has always been outstanding, characterised by a deep knowledge of market practices.’

‘Jochem Beurskens and Flip Kaptein are knowledgeable in all things relating to rapid buy and build matters. They maintain a solid overview and good communication with all relevant teams needed to close the deal.’

‘They have the ability to put themselves into the shoes of the customer and leave no stone unturned in the process.’

‘Jochem Beurskens is an exceptional talent that understands the job and makes sure there are no loose ends. He shows empathy though can be as sharp as a knife. I never felt insecure during all the transactions we have done through the years.’

‘Fast and responsive, with an ability to provide integrated legal support across practice areas and geographies. They are supportive and provide the right partner to handle complex situations.’

‘Willing to go the extra mile and put the client’s interest first. They are quick to respond and provide very relevant advice.’

‘A very complementary and diversified team with comprehensive skills.’

‘There is a clear commitment from key members of the experienced team.’

‘Casper Hamersma has a good overall view on the needs of customers, he involves specialists where necessary and all the members allocated to assignments have strong expertise.’

‘Richard Witvliet has been a valued partner in both fast-paced transactions where we had to compete at speed and also on slower deals where reasoning and emotional intelligence have been important. Jeanne Beck has helped also in navigating these complexities.’

‘Houthoff is great at supporting their clients with a high-quality, professional, bespoke and tailored approach. Overall, the people are the differentiator through how they collaborate with each other and us as client, their strong mix of backgrounds and diversity, and their pragmatic approach.’

‘A very healthy and positive DNA across the teams; with a full-service proposition. Top team in the Netherlands.’

‘Bram Caudri is the stand-out individual who has guided me through my professional developments as an investor. He is capable, technical, and very pragmatic in his approach. Whenever there is a situation with an entanglement, I can rely on Bram to unpack it between parties and solve it positively for all involved, whilst keeping my interest at front of mind.’

‘Ivar Brouwer is a reliable support and a great technical sparring partner with an opinion combined with a pleasant way of collaborating. An extension of my team.’

‘Bram Caudri is a strong dealmaker who gets things done, Guillette van Grinsven has the content-driven ability to build strong interpersonal relations with counterparts; Jasmijn Harms is pragmatic and problem-solving; and Esmee de Bos is a high-quality hard worker who understands the job.’’

‘There is a high commitment from the Houthoff team for you to be successful and they are always on-hand when needed. This ensures that you receive prompt advice, no matter the complexity or time sensitivity of the matter. This creates a seamless experience overall.’

‘Bram Caudri’s wealth of experience is visible in all strategic elements of the process. Bram can simplify complex situations and get to the core of what is relevant to address. While deals go through intense and sometimes demanding phases, Bram is always calm, down-to-earth and keeps complete oversight of what is relevant and what’s not.’

‘The M&A team is well aware of the way we work and the things we find important. They assist us in the deals, not only with the things we ask but they also remind us of things we might overlook.’

‘Nathalie van Woerkom has good availability and we are fond of the commitment she has to the work and our transactions.’

‘Lennart is quick, responsive, knowledgeable and pragmatic.’

‘Carlos Pita Cao is an exceptional lawyer with exceptional skills.’

‘Nathalie van Woerkom is an excellent advisor, who always understands what is at stake!’

‘Honest, proactive, resolutive, anticipative and very knowledgeable in M&A.’

‘They provide precise and timely advice and allow clients to rest assured that the team will make deadlines with superior quality work.’

‘Bas Scheepers and Nathalie van Woerkom are top-class lawyers. I strongly recommend both.’

‘Quirijn Biesheuvel and Babette Waltman are a great team. Their respective expertise complement each other well. The business-like nature of discussions ensures a good outcome. They understand our wishes well and are skilled in translating these wishes properly in discussions with stakeholders.’

‘Quirijn Biesheuvel is a wonderful sparring partner. Great in the content, a good negotiator, available, and great to work with.’

‘Evert van der Kaa is one of the good guys – friendly and smart.’

‘The BJTK team is small and nimble, while highly experienced and well-connected which allows them to provide the right support, advice and guidance at the right time. Very pragmatic, but also understanding of the long-term consequences of certain choices.’

‘Rutger Jansen and Suzanne Beijersbergen have well-balanced expertise, which results in high-quality output. Suzanne is able to carry the deals with ease and Rutger has also come through at crucial moments in our case.’

‘A relatively small and complete team that can help us in deals from A-Z without the need to involve too many people. We love the way that they pay a lot of attention at the start of a deal and understand our position, which leaves little requirement for us to be involved extensively throughout.’

‘Rutger Jansen is our go-to-guy on more complex transactions. He really understand our DNA and can bring home deals in a fast and efficient way. Suzanne Beijersbergen has mastered the art of thinking on behalf of the client whilst working toward the end goal.’

‘Quirijn Biesheuvel is a strong senior lawyer with great communication skills, and a creative and broad knowledge. He is also a trusted advisor post-transaction and fun to work overall. Evert van de Kaa is a strong corporate lawyer who gets things done and is fun to work with. Boyd Postema is a strong lawyer also.’

‘The team has ample experience in assisting clients selling to PE funds.’

‘Wouter Helder is the experienced partner and Kevin Beukeveld is also stand-out. Both want to serve the client’s best interests.’

‘Joost Kolkman and Bas de Mie are worthy of mention.’

‘The team is brilliant, and they operate as one. It does not matter who you contact, it always feels as if everyone is current on the latest.’

‘I have never regretted retaining Lexence. Diederick de Boer and Maxime Loos are my trusted advisors. I value their focus on the end goal rather than on less significant details.’

‘An excellent and professional team with plenty of experience. The team members and their approach to client and services really stand out.’

‘A great team with strong knowledge and collaboration who are easy to deal with and strong in dealmaking.’

‘Joost Kolkman is a strong partner in negotiations and advice. He and Bas de Mie make a good team.’

‘The ability to translate complex legal language into understandable language.’

‘Anouk Oosterom is a pleasure to work with – I chose her whenever I can – she masters both UK and Netherlands law and is easily approachable; speaks the language of an entrepreneur.’

‘A hungry and ambitious team, very responsive and honest with strong values. They are really working in our best interests and it feels like a partnership. They have reasonable fees, are fun to work with and the seniors role up their sleeves. It is broadly a one-stop-shop but personalised.’

‘Justus Fortuyn is very good at bringing his own expertise to the table.’

‘The perfect team.’

‘Quality and dedication are the key attributes of the team.’

‘The team led by Rhamsey Croes is great. They are available and punch above their weight.’

‘I’ve the pleasure to work with Thomas van Hövell tot Westervlier who really takes ownership of the complete work BK is performing for us. Personally, I really value his pragmatism and proactiveness in striking the best deal when we invest.’

‘The team is extraordinary at all levels, particularly in terms of their knowledge, expertise, business acumen, client orientation.’

‘Rhamsey Croes stands out and is the partner to go to! Excellent service at all levels and a true dealmaker!’

‘We have worked with Barents Krans on several M&A deals and collaboration has been seamless. They communicated clearly and were very responsive and goal-orientated throughout our cooperation. They routinely used legal tech to exchange documents and communicate.’

‘Rhamsey Croes is reliable, well-organised, a clear communicator and has a deep understanding of the business, while Harry Rek is a good organiser and has a goal-oriented approach to work.’

‘Highly committed as a team and high-quality content-wise. They collaborate with teams in several geographies including the US.’

‘Danielle du Bois Buné and Bastiaan van Rath maintain an overview over all workstreams.’

‘Great blend of larger office legal quality and smaller office pragmatism and business sense.’

‘Victor de Vlaam really sits next to you as a trusted business advisor and always thinks one step ahead.’

‘Gert-Jan van Dalen and Thom Krebbers follow a very professional and pragmatic approach and are our trusted advisors for M&A in the Netherlands.’

‘They take a very personal and pragmatic approach.’

‘Harm van Efferink is an entrepreneurial and versatile professional. He is well aware of the legal context and our firm‘s requirements, he often comes up with creative and pragmatic solutions in both structuring and negotiation situations.’

‘The uniqueness lies in the strong and long-term relationship that fits the values of us as investors. No theoretical debates, but pragmatic and solution-based discussions. Always available and happy to help on all different aspects of a deal, from a partnership perspective.’

‘An available and flexible team with strong legal expertise, specifically Gert-Jan van Dalen. Not aggressive in negotiations.’

‘The people are very experienced in tech M&A. They are quick, hands-on and pragmatic. An extension of our in-house team during and outside a deal process.’

‘Harm, Gert-Jan and Thom have put a lot of effort into establishing the partnership.’

‘Very comprehensive view of the situation, very committed to serve the client’s interests, smooth and constructive approach on negotiation looking for compromise while preserving client’s interest.’

‘The whole team we worked with knows the subject extremely well. They are very committed, always reactive and available, able to negotiate for us, and give relevant advice in almost any situation.’

‘They are working in a constructive manner, trying to find compromise and a win-win situation for everyone. The accuracy of the work they did for us is proof of their extremely thorough work and the quality of the team. Floris Pierik, Claire Overduijn and Bastiaan Kout deserve particular mention.’

‘The firm is very agile with fast turnaround times.’

‘Pien van Veersen is a very pragmatic, results-oriented lawyer that helps us time and again to reach an optimal outcome in a timely manner. She is strong on content also. This combination gives us the speed and agility we need in transactions.’

‘The Stek team has the right mix between professionalism and the collaborative mindset, which we find essential for good cooperation.’

‘Ruben Tros is one of the leading M&A lawyers in the Netherlands.’

‘Ruben is very knowledgeable and able to manage negotiations in a very pleasant and constructive manner. We love working with him together on deals.’

‘Reactive and pragmatic as a team.’

‘The team is creative.’

‘A strong team with great legal knowledge. Focused and pragmatic.’

‘Very easy to deal with.’