The practice at NautaDutilh is well regarded by clients for its ‘wealth of legal expertise and experience’. The team’s consistently high-value and complex matters range broadly from high-profile sales, to cross-border M&A deals, to company expansions into foreign markets. Its client roster features a number of well-known names and spans industry sectors including life sciences and energy; ’sharp negotiator’ Lieke van der Velden has particular capabilities in the financial sector as does Jacqueline Clement who is well equipped to handle transactions from divestments to joint ventures. Willem Bijveld is considered ‘a team player’ by clients, ’committed expert’ Stefan Wissing leads the public M&A side of the practice, and Jaap Stoop oversees the team.
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Testimonials
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‘Lieke van der Velden is on the ball and is a sharp negotiator, Jacqueline Clement is very solutions-oriented and Willem Bijveld is a team player.’
‘Paul van der Bijl deserves for his combining an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law with pragmatism, so that he can always recommend the best options for the client.'
‘For M&A and corporate work in the Netherlands, NautaDutilh offers great value for money. NautaDutilh is a full-service firm, able to support us on larger, as well as smaller investments throughout our investment period.’
‘Notary Sophie van Lanschot is very efficient in setting up and supporting our corporate structures. Olaf Baks stands out as a hands-on, client-focused M&A partner.’
‘The Nauta team offers a wealth of legal expertise and experience. The team not only covers all Dutch law aspects, but also has extensive international experience in several selected areas, including capital markets and M&A, while the firm gives clients access to a large international network of law firms if local support is needed.'
'Willem Bijveld, who is truly hands-on, brings profound M&A experience and delivers support in a critical but always highly constructive way.’
Key clients
- A.s.r.
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- AEGON Asset Management Holding B.V.
- AIT Worldwide Logistics
- BlueStar Alliance
- Cnova N.V.
- De Groot Fresh Group B.V.
- Deli Home
- DIF Capital Partners
- Fairphone
- Fressnapf Holding SE
- HAL Investments B.V.
Work highlights
Assisted a.s.r. with the proposed sale of Aegon Bank N.V. to BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Österreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft.
Assisted RTL Group as lead counsel in connection with the sale of RTL Nederland to DPG Media.
Advised Vastned Retail on intended reverse cross-border merger with Vastned Belgium.
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
Jaap Stoop
Other key lawyers
Willianne van Zandwijk; Lieke van der Velden; Jacqueline Clement; Willem Bijveld; Paul van der Bijl; Sophie van Lanschot; Olaf Baks; Stefan Wissing; Naomi Asscheman