The corporate M&A practice at Houthoff is a highly sought-after advisor among international private equity clients, retail companies and multinational corporations. Leading the team, Bram Caudri frequently handles major and complex complex cross-border mergers. Further key names to note include Michiel Pannekoek, who is proficient in transactions across regulated sectors including infrastructure and healthcare, and Alexander Kaarls, who brings a ‘wealth of M&A expertise’ to both domestic and international transactions. Philip van der Eijk stands out for his experiece in share sales and retail mandates, acting for both municipal authorities and financial holding companies.
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- ‘Individual team members are easy to contact and fast responding. A pleasure to speak to the team members. To the point but with time for the background of requests for advice.'
Key clients
- Castik Capital
- IceLake Capital
- Platinum Equity
- IK Partners
- Carlyle
- Ares Management
- Lumileds
- Renewi
- 3i
- Egeria
- Advent International
- Hellman & Friedman
Work highlights
Advising a.s.r. on its agreement with Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn (PFZW) to divide Amvest's real estate activities.
Advising the international waste management company, Renewi, on its proposed £707m public takeover by Earth Bidco B.V., a newly formed company indirectly controlled by Macquarie Asset Management and British Columbia Investment.
Advised the shareholders of Fe Corporation B.V. on the sale of the IKEA retail operations in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to Inter IKEA.
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.
Practice head
Bram Caudri
Other key lawyers
Michiel Pannekoek; Alexander Kaarls; Philip van der Eijk