As part of the EY network, HVG Law LLP assists clients on international corporate reorganisations, advising on structural changes tied to tax efficiency measures, business integrations and carve-outs, with particular experience in taking on complex international re-domiciliations. Leading the team are Frank Zandee, who specialises in pre- and post-merger structuring and joint venture advice, New York-based Martijn Udo de Haes, whose practice focuses on clients based in the Americas, and rationalisation expert Scarlett Snethlage. Matters of initial corporate structuring and simplification of existing structures form the core of Freek Lugtigheid's practice.
‘Arnout Rodewjik and Frank Zandee are always one step ahead in delivering our needs.’
‘Great team with very efficient work practices and intimate knowledge of the matter at hand. Always thinking outside the box.’
‘Freek Lugtigheid is exceptional.’
‘The team is very professional and is capable of finding efficient solutions to every complex task. It is also good at working to tight deadlines when required.’
‘Frank Zandee and Arnout Rodewijk are true professionals in their field, always ready to assist and possess excellent soft skills.’
Key clients
3M Company
Actis
Coca-Cola
Core Laboratories
COUNT Energy
Dell
Enauta
EdgeConneX
Eventbrite
Flowserve
Halliburton
JetBrains
Kyocera
Mohawk
Primoris Services Corporation
Sally Beauty
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Vermillion Energy
Work highlights
Advised Halliburton on a variety of matters, including a legal entity rationalisation project covering 95 legal entities and branches across 42 jurisdictions.
Assisted Core Laboratories with a global reorganisation, which included the redomestication of the parent company from the Netherlands via Luxembourg to the United States.
Assisted EdgeConnex with an optimisation of its group structure covering multiple jurisdictions in the EU, Latin America and the US.
HVG Law LLP’s restructuring and insolvency team is experienced acting as bankruptcy trustee for its portfolio of clients, often in cases involving numerous creditor employees. The clients the team assists cover the array of industry sectors, from retail and energy to travel and leisure, with workloads frequently in the multi-millions. It also advises on the liquidation of funds in cross-jurisdictional contexts. The team is headed up by Robin De Wit, Jan Padberg and Johan Westerhof.
Practice head(s):
Robin de Wit; Jan Padberg; Johan Westerhof
Key clients
VanMoof
Exem Energy B.V.
TravelBird
Joost Zorgt
Nortel Networks
Charles Vögele
TCN Urop SE
Beekman Staff Styling B.V.
Tidal Operations Netherlands B.V.
Salon B B.V.
Work highlights
Acting as bankruptcy trustee of VanMoof.
Acted as bankruptcy trustee of Travelbird.
Appointed as trustee in the bankruptcy of Exem Energy B.V.
HVG Law LLP houses an EU and competition team which is led by Misha G. lutje Beerenbroek, and is adept at advising its clients on an array of related matters. Its workload includes obtaining clearance decisions of international competition authorities, designing, implementing and amending distribution networks in the EU, assisting with acquisitions and mergers, and advising on sub-contracting and co-production arrangements. Senior associate Wouter Jans is a key name in the team.
Advised Fonterra and DSM on the creation of a highly innovative joint venture and obtained clearance decisions of 7 competition authorities worldwide, including the European Commission.
Advised Hitachi Construction Machinery on the design and implementation of its exclusive distribution network in the EU.
Acted as Currence’s lead competition counsel in relation to the intended acquisition of Dutch payment scheme iDEAL by the European Payments Initiative (EPI).
HVG Law LLP is very experienced in handling mid-market transactions for clients in the energy, transport and food and beverages sectors, among other areas. Practice head Sijmen de Lange has an excellent track record in advising on acquisitions and divestments, as well as M&A, private equity and joint ventures. Other key practitioners to note include Matthijs Driedonks and Susan ten Haaf.
HVG Law LLP has a sizeable employment team based all over the Netherlands which covers a range of advisory matters, such as assisting with the employment issues relating to restructurings, as well as advising on dismissals and non-competes. The team is jointly led by Laila Berrich, Huub Van Osch, and Nicky Ten Bokum.
Practice head(s):
Laila Berrich; Huub van Osch; Nicky ten Bokum
Key clients
Prologis
Mainfreight
Amplifon/Beter Horen
Esses Capital Partners
Harvest House
First Dutch
Novomatic
B-Modesto
Yokogawa
Braskem
Work highlights
Advised Diasorin SA on the employment aspects of an international reorganisation after the acquisition of Luminex.
Assisted Braskem with various employment matters relating to its Dutch legal operations.
Assisted Novomatic with a reorganisation and work force transformation process in the Netherlands.
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Firm Profile
Who we are? This is HVG Law!
With an ambitious team of 150 lawyers and (candidate) civil-law notaries, HVG Law operates at the highest legal level. Unique is our strategic alliance with EY Tax and our part in the global EY Law network with over 2500 legal professionals and 2400 lawyers, active in 90+ countries worldwide. We are proud of that. We understand the power of connection and diversity. Therefore, we like to approach issues from multidisciplinary and integrated teams.
Future-proof solutions
We transform legal issues from a broad business perspective into future-proof solutions. These solutions bring together data, technology, and strategic advice. We create opportunities and work with the vision to make a sustainable impact.
Strengthening success
Our approach is pragmatic, efficient, and personal. We support our clients by taking complex legal issues off their hands and enabling them to work more efficiently through innovative technology. For our clients, we create clarity, manage risks, and realize business opportunities. This allows them to focus on the business in which they want to be successful.
Believing in talent
Our professionals are free to take control of their development and invest in their knowledge. We encourage them to seize opportunities, take and give responsibility. We believe that taking ownership leads to more impact. Legally, socially, and personally.
Strength of diversity
We believe that different perspectives lead to better results. We value each other. Every opinion counts with us: whether you are at the start of your career or have been in the profession for years. We support an open mindset. We listen, ask critical questions, and trust each other. We see this as the basis for a people-oriented organization. At HVG Law, we work mission, vision, and value-driven. Curious about HVG Law and our core values, please visit hvglaw.nl.
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Diversity
Improving our impact on the environment
Responsible and sustainable entrepreneurship is inherent to our standards and the manner in which we do business. This enables us to be of added value, in the long term, to our employees, clients and society in general, as well as the environment we form part of. We channel our efforts in the field of social responsibility in the following core areas.
Community
We, as a responsible employer, encourage our people to get involved in social organisations, because we can contribute with our most valuable asset, knowledge. We do this among other things by means of our sponsorship of Pro Bono Connect. Through Pro Bono Connect we offer free legal advice and assistance to a broad group of social organisations (NGOs) that support the common interest of human rights.
Environment
A healthy environment is important to us and to our organisation. We have established a number of initiatives within our company to improve our impact on the environment. This has resulted in a policy that is focused on, amongst others, the reduction of energy and paper usage and the purchase of environmentally-friendly products; we encourage the use of electric cars and we have implemented an ecologically responsible travel policy for all employees.
People
HVG Law offers its employees every possible opportunity to develop, to grow and to be successful. We have, for example, integrated social responsibility in our training courses through the HVG Law School. By doing this, our employees acquire points of reference that help them to develop into competent and socially skilled individuals in society.
