deBreij > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile
deBreij Offices
KONINGSLAAN 33
AMSTERDAM
Netherlands
deBreij > The Legal 500 Rankings
Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Praised as ‘goal-oriented and solution-focused’, boutique firm deBreij advises on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and joint ventures, in addition to commercial contractual matters, and has demonstrable capability in handling cross-border deals. Laura Overes and Wytse Huidekoper, who have a strong focus advising on private equity and venture capital mandates, lead the team alongside Gaston Freijser and Maurice Dudink, who handles M&A and corporate governance work.Practice head(s):
Laura Overes; Wytse Huidekoper; Gaston Freijser; Maurice Dudink
Other key lawyers:
Rutger Marres
Testimonials
‘The team works well together and their expertise was of a high standard.’
‘Big shout out to associate Rutger Marres and Maurice Dudink. They gave us the best advice on topics, negotiations and in meetings.’
‘The team is committed and very much goal-oriented and solution-focused.’
‘Maurice Dudink and his team apply solid legal technical skills combined with no-nonsense negotiations.’
‘Absolutely amazing service, in-depth knowledge, and most of all very open and easy to work with.’
Key clients
Cabka
Phycom
Zvoove Group
Power2X
Nyenrode Business University
Bergman Clinics
NIBE Industrier AB
Universal Music Netherlands
Dealergroup Pon
Dr August Oetker
Eurocept Group
Smart2Pay
Lotus Bakeries
Acrisure
Planasa
Puratos
Work highlights
- Advised Cabka, an integrated circular production company specialised in waste recycling, on a business combination to list as Cabka N.V. with Dutch Star Companies TWO, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
- Advised B2C Europe, a logistics company focused on cross-border business-to-consumer parcel delivery services in Europe, on the sale to Maersk, a Danish shipping company.
- Advised GVT Group of Logistics on the sale of GVT Transport and Logistics Beheer, the transport and logistics division of GVT Group of Logistics, to ID Logistics, a European leader in contract logistics.
Netherlands > Private equity Tier 4
The ‘sharp and knowledgeable’ team at specialist corporate firm deBreij advises on private equity and venture capital transactions, with demonstrable experience across the technology, construction and consumer goods sectors. Based in Amsterdam, Laura Overes leads the practice alongside the ‘excellent’ Wytse Huidekoper, Maurice Dudink and the ‘outstanding’ Gaston Freijser.Practice head(s):
Laura Overes; Wytse Huidekoper; Gaston Freijser; Maurice Dudink
Testimonials
‘Responsiveness of the team and its creative approach to solve legal issues.’
‘Quick response and availability. Sharp and knowledgeable.’
‘Wytse Huidekoper is a very good negotiator, without losing the connection with the other party.’
‘Strong team with high performing and high quality people, who are also nice to work with on challenging deals.’
‘Sharp, quick and efficient. They understand how we work and what is important for us. We can count on them.’
‘Wytse Huidekoper is an excellent partner to have on your side during negotiations. He can be quite firm, but will also provide fair advice on what is reasonable or not. Wytse can help you get the deal done.’
‘Laura Overes is sharp and no nonsense. She has a pragmatic approach and focuses on the essentials of a transaction. She is business-like, yet pleasant to deal with. Both for her client and for the other party.’
‘Gaston Freijser is an outstanding lawyer who is able to close any deal.’
Key clients
Newport Capital
Nobel Capital Partners
Active Capital
Bolster Investment Partners
LB Equity
One Two Capital
Intersaction
Mentha Capital
Opportunity Partners
CNBB Venture Partners
Capital A
Gate Invest
AUCTUS Capital Partners
Rabo Investments
Volpi Capital
Committed Capital
Peakbridge
BioGeneration Ventures
Innovation Industries
365 Capital
Connected Capital
NIBC Mezzanine & Equity Partners
Karmijn
LIFCO
IMEC
Work highlights
- Advised Forbion Ventures, venBio, Novo Seeds, BGV, Sofinnova and New Science Ventures on the participation in an $80m Series C Financing round of NorthSea Therapeutics, co-led by Ysios Capital and Forbion Growth.
- Advised investment company Intersaction on the sale of its portfolio company Schaffelaarbos.
- Advised Intersaction, a Dutch private equity firm, and PQR, a Dutch IT system house with a focus on hybrid cloud environments, on the sale of PQR to Bechtle, a German IT services provider.
deBreij > Firm Profile
The firm: deBreij is a Dutch M&A boutique firm which consists of 23 specialist lawyers. The firm combines a boutique approach (dedication, customised and strategic advice, personalised service and attractive rates) with big firm quality (high level experience, expertise, reliability and execution power). As specialists in corporate law, the firm offers goal-oriented advice.
The firm’s transactional lawyers manage:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Joint ventures
- Funding rounds
- Management buy-outs
- ‘Debt to Equity’ transactions
Work does not end when a deal is closed. The firm takes up the whole transaction process and advisory before, during and after the deal. The team advises on strategic topics and at the same time knows how to get the deal done. deBreij is also the trusted advisor for problems involving governance and corporate (re) structuring the negotiations of commercial contracts and other matters that play a role in enterprises.
Investors and entrepreneurs benefit from their pragmatic hands-on advice. Clients can trust deBreij to be clear and impartial. The team recommends the best course of action and assists clients in making well-balanced choices; offering insight into each stage of the legal and practical analysis.
Leading strategic parties, banks, institutional investors, funds, informal investors, founders, corporate finance advisors and management teams opt for deBreij.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Mergers and acquisitions | Laura Overes | laura.overes@debreij.com | +31 20 572 7877 |
| Management participations | Laura Overes | laura.overes@debreij.com | +31 20 572 7877 |
| Mergers and acquisitions | Maurice Dudink | maurice.dudink@debreij.com | +31 20 572 7802 |
| Capital Markets | Maurice Dudink | maurice.dudink@debreij.com | +31 20 572 7802 |
| Mergers and acquisitions | Gaston Freijser | gaston.freijser@debreij.com | +31 20 572 7869 |
| Management buy-outs | Gaston Freijser | gaston.freijser@debreij.com | +31 20 572 7869 |
| Mergers and acquisitions | Wytse Huidekoper | wytse.huidekoper@debreij.com | +31 20 572 7878 |
| Debt to equity transactions | Wytse Huidekoper | wytse.huidekoper@debreij.com | +31 20 572 7878 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Bas Belder | Bas Belder specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions. | View Profile |
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Mrs Barbara Bertelink | Barbara specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint ventures,… | View Profile |
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Mrs Simone Broekaart | Simone Broekaart specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint… | View Profile |
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Mrs Quirine Broekema | Quirine specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint ventures,… | View Profile |
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Mr Maurice Dudink | Maurice Dudink specialises in corporate M&A, private M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate… | View Profile |
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Mr Gaston Freijser | Gaston Freijser specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint… | View Profile |
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Mrs Natalie Hammond | Nathalie Hammond specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions. | View Profile |
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Mrs Pauline Hannema | Pauline specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint ventures,… | View Profile |
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Mr Roman Herlaar | Roman Herlaar specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions. | View Profile |
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Mrs Celeste Herwig | Celeste Herwig specialises in corporate and commercial litigation. | View Profile |
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Mr Pieter Holthuis | Pieter Holthuis specialises in corporate M&A, private equity and venture capital. | View Profile |
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Mr Wytse Huidekoper | Wytse Huidekoper is a partner within the firm. He specialises in corporate… | View Profile |
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Mrs Maxime Jongh | Maxime specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint ventures,… | View Profile |
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Mr Constantijn Jonker | Constantijn Jonker specialises in corporate law, focusing on private M&A transactions, joint… | View Profile |
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Mr Sebastiaan Lubberhuizen | Sebastiaan Lubberhuizen specializes in corporate M&A. | View Profile |
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Mrs Sandra Meijneke | Sandra Meijneke specialises in corporate law focusing on M&A transactions, private equity,… | View Profile |
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Mrs Lotte Niesen | Lotte specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint ventures,… | View Profile |
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Mrs Laura Overes | Laura Overes is one of the partners of our firm. She specialises… | View Profile |
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Mr Sjoerd Pals | Sjoerd Pals specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions. | View Profile |
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Mr Rutger Potter | Rutger Potter specialises in Corporate-, Commercial Litigation and Arbitration (inquiry proceedings before… | View Profile |
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Mrs Vicky Sassen | Vicky specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint ventures,… | View Profile |
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Mrs Sophie Smeets | Sophie specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint ventures,… | View Profile |
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Mrs Anna Steur | Anna Steur specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint… | View Profile |
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Mr Robert Vodegel | Robert Vodegel specialises in private equity transactions and strategic acquisitions. | View Profile |
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Mrs Wietske Voorhoeve | Wietske specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint ventures,… | View Profile |
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Mr Russel Voorjans | Russel Voorjans specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint… | View Profile |
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Mr Gijs de Groot | Gijs specialises in corporate law, focusing on private M&A transactions, joint ventures,… | View Profile |
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Mrs Linde den Boon | Linde den Boon specialises in public and private M&A transactions, corporate governance,… | View Profile |
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Mr Pieter van Beveren | Pieter specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint ventures,… | View Profile |
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Mrs Anne van Heck | Anne van Heck specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions,… | View Profile |
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Mrs Manouk van Riele | Manouk specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions, joint ventures,… | View Profile |
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Mr Joël van Wijk | Joël van Wijk specialises in corporate law focusing on private M&A transactions,… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 22Languages
Dutch English French GermanInternational Capabilities
The firm is very (and increasingly) active in the international arena.
Across all major jurisdictions, deBreij has a close network of other leading boutique firms with whom it is able to team up in cross-border matters.
This enables deBreij to offer clients a single point of contact for each matter. As deBreij maintains close working relations with its befriended firms, there is full clarity on the standard of service to be delivered and everyone involved is used to working together as a single team.
Recent cross-border work involved targets or acquirers in the following jurisdictions: Canada, Japan, Germany, Belgium, China, Austria, Russia, Israel, France, Spain and Sweden.
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Private equity