The team at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is well-equipped to handle the full range of equity capital markets offerings, acting for a broad roster of listed companies and financial institutions on high-value and cross-border equity-related commercial transactions. Practice head Gaby Smeenk possesses a strong track record in both equity capital markets and M&A transactions, with significant experience advising on IPOs, rights issues and public takeovers. An 'exceptional all-round lawyer', Jaap Barneveld is notable for his experience in IPOs as well as in capital raises during earlier funding rounds.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Leading experts for equity capital markets in the Netherlands. The team is highly engaged and very easy to work with.'
- 'Their knowledge is strong, and their commitment and availability are truly outstanding.’
- ‘De Brauw has the preeminent equity capital markets team in the Netherlands on the issuer side. Their depth of skill, experience and knowledge is unparalleled.'
- 'Where they really shine is in the most complex transactions, such as multiple listings, cross border transactions and dual track spin-offs. I would put my company's most crucial cases in their hands without hesitation.’
- ‘Gaby Smeenk is a very strong transactions lawyer, who is always on top of things, tackles issues before they arise and will do everything needed to make your deal work. She is quick, available and offers pragmatic and actionable solutions.'
- ‘Genuine experts in their field.’
Key clients
- Ahold Delhaize
- CM.com
- CTP
- Exor
- Ferrovial
- Goldman Sachs
- Groupe Casino
- Heineken
- IMCD
- Jefferies
- John Bean Technologies Corporation
- Just Eat Takeaway.com
- Magnum ice cream company
- Morgan Stanley
- Pluxee
- Qiagen
- Rabobank
- TenneT
- Vopak
Work highlights
Advised Exor on the €3bn sale of its shares in Ferrari through an ABB followed by a €1bn share buyback tender offer to Exor's shareholders.
Advised Heineken on the €1.5bn repurchase of its own shares.
Advised CTP on its €300m equity raise through an ABB.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jaap Barneveld
Practice head
Gaby Smeenk
Other key lawyers
Jaap Barneveld