Osborne Clarke LLP

Osborne Clarke - Netherlands has advised the shareholders of Oaky, an award-winning hotel upselling SAAS platform, on the sale of Oaky to Plusgrade, a global leader in ancillary revenue solutions. This strategic combination brings together two proven solutions, united as one, to deliver the most powerful upsell experience in hospitality. The best, made better. Erik Tengen – President of Hospitality Upsell: "Osborne Clarke was the very first counsel we engaged with and we experienced a true full circle as Herke, Wouter and Levi supported us through our acquisition. We continue to be the biggest fans of OC and would highly recommend them to anyone who's looking for professional, hard-working lawyers who are also really nice people". Herke Van Hulst – lead partner: "Since Oaky's incorporation, Osborne Clarke has been closely involved as trusted advisor working with the amazing team of Oaky and its investors, having also assisted in Oaky's Series A financing round. It was therefore an absolute pleasure working with the team again on this exciting milestone. We wish Oaky and Plusgrade all the best in their next chapter of their exciting journey." The Osborne Clarke core team consisted of Herke van Hulst, Wouter Kok and Levi Schutz (Corporate M&A) and was supported by Angela Saldanha, Saliha El Morabit (Corporate M&A), Job van der Pol and Sjoerd Waagmeester (Tax), Jim Margry, Maartje Tan (Employment), Joanne Zaaijer (GDPR), Gianna Hendriks and Coen Barneveld Binkhuysen (Commercial Contracting and IP).

International law and notary firm Osborne Clarke has appointed Michel Chatelin as Partner to bolster the Dutch Energy & Energy Transition team. Osborne Clarke has established a strong presence in the Energy & Energy Transition industry across Europe over the past 10-15 years. Michel was previously a partner at Eversheds Sutherland, where he led the energy practice and the competition practice in the Netherlands. Michel is a specialist in energy law, competition law, and commercial contracts. The focus of his practice is on the energy transition. With his extensive experience in the energy sector, Michel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the firm. He advises national and international companies, as well as governments and public sector institutions. Michel has been affiliated with the International Institute for Energy Law in Leiden and the European Commission, DG for Energy. He is a sought-after speaker for conferences, seminars, and training courses. Additionally, Michel is member of the Supervisory Board of the Amelander Energy Cooperative, member of the legal and tax working group of trade association Holland Solar and a member of the energy working group of 2Tokens for digital assets. Michel Chatelin said: "I am delighted to join Osborne Clarke and lead the Dutch Energy and Energy Transition practice. The firm's commitment to innovation and its renowned reputation within key sectors such as tech, media and comms, and energy, present a great opportunity to further develop my practice and serve clients in the rapidly evolving sector which has an increasing need for digital energy solutions." Johannes de Jong, Co-managing Partner at Osborne Clarke, said: "We are thrilled to have Michel join us. His experience advising on national and international energy matters across various sectors will be a valuable addition. He joins us at a time of growing demand from our clients for energy law advice. Michel's appointment underscores our commitment to provide top-tier legal advice to our clients in the Netherlands and internationally." The addition of Michel to the partner group strengthens Osborne Clarke's ongoing growth and expertise. Osborne Clarke Netherlands has 15 Partners and more than 50 lawyers, tax advisors, and notaries working at the Amsterdam office. The group has grown significantly in recent years. Dr. Christoph Torwegge, Partner and International Sector Leader for Energy & Energy Transition at Osborne Clarke, said: "The addition of Michel to the international Energy & Energy Transition team is a strong step forward for us internationally. Our clients will benefit from an even stronger international team in times when the renewable energy industry is growing at scale. We are delighted to welcome him to the international team." More information on Osborne Clarke's international Energy and Energy Transition team: https://www.osborneclarke.com/sectors/energy-and-energy-transition