NautaDutilh‘s capital markets team is highly regarded for its capabilities in handling complex multi-jurisdictional and high-value transactions, from IPOs and SPACs to public takeovers. The firm's client base spans a variety of sectors, including technology, pharmaceuticals and financial institutions, with the team particularly experienced in handling significant equity transactions in the US market. Petra Zijp is highly-regarded for her experience in leading complex international transactions, from IPOs to secondary offerings; Antonia Netiv brings expertise in both debt and equity capital markets matters; and Paul van der Bijl has a strong focus on ECM transactions, including IPOs, listings, and SPAC and de-SPAC transactions. The three together co-lead the practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team comprises a good mix of talent and experience, all of whom are very smart and hard working.’
- ‘NautaDutilh has extensive experience in corporate and securities laws relevant for Dutch vehicle holdings being Nasdaq-listed in the U.S.’
- ‘In-depth understanding of the needs of clients not operating in The Netherlands. Very good interaction from lawyer-to-lawyer with U.S. external counsels in any equity matters subject to the U.S. stock exchange.’
- ‘Antonia Netiv and Petra Zijp are both outstanding lawyers and very responsive and helpful.'
- ‘Great, diverse team of highly skilled and experienced professionals. Well-connected and always focused on getting the deal done in a practical way.’
- ‘Petra Zijp and Antonia Netiv lead the team in a very hands-on and communicative way. Pleasure to work with as they both combine the experience, legal knowledge and interpersonal skills to overcome complicated legal challenges in transactions.’
Key clients
- ASR
- Pharming Group
- Younited Financial
- MFE
- NewAmsterdam Pharma
- CureVac
- STMicroelectronics
- Allego
- Vivoryon
- FEMSA
- AerCap
- Merus N.V.
Work highlights
Advised Triodos Bank N.V. with the listing of Triodos and admission of the depository receipts on Euronext Amsterdam.
Advised Iris Financial S.A. on the merger with Younited S.A. and assisted with the listing and capital injection of Younited Financial.
Advised Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. with entering into an agreement with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, under which an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Hyatt will make a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Playa for $2.6bn.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Petra Zijp; Antonia Netiv; Paul van der Bijl