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Artificial Intelligence
The Netherlands
Laura Poolman & Astrid Sixma
The corporate M&A practice group at Kennedy Van der Laan is particularly sought-after for its ‘practical, responsive’ advice. The team is led by Gaby Heere and Jan-Berend Möller: Heere is noted for her strength in corporate governance mandates, while Möller demonstrates proficiency on cross-border investment and M&A deals within regulated sectors, including the insurance and automotive spaces.
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Testimonials
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- 'Kennedy van der Laan is a fantastic law firm. They are personable, reliable and quick to respond.'
- ‘Jan-Berend Möller is an excellent communicator and a sharp negotiator.'
- ‘Very knowledgeable and personable.'
- 'The M&A team wants to go the extra mile.'
- ‘For me the team is very responsive and pragmatic.'
- ‘I work mostly with Jan-Berend Möller. He is very approachable and responsive.’
Key clients
- Neope
- Jumpsquare
- Sparkling Society
- Mitsui & Co
- LRG Online
- ClavystBio
- Port of Amsterdam
- St. Paul Nederland
- Buyers Edge Platform
- Delta Participaties
- Geo Europe / Ardonagh
- YesQar
Work highlights
Advised Karmijn Kapitaal, a Dutch private equity firm with a strong focus on D&I and female lead organisations, on its platform acquisition of Aquilum and assisted on each of its eight add-ons.
Acted as legal advisors to lead investors ClavystBio and Polaris Partners in the $70m financing round of Leyden Labs.
Acted as Dutch counsel for Triquera B.V. / Minapharm Pharmaceuticals and Chemical Industries, regarding a capital raise via a minority stake investment from Rwanda-based Admaius Capital Partners (Admaius), an Africa-focused private equity investor.
Practice head
Gaby Heere; Jan-Berend Möller
Other key lawyers
Pien Obbes; Frans Langerak; Lukas Suijkerbuijk