Orange Clover Law possesses an ‘exceptional combination of top-tier expertise and personalised service’, regularly acting for international private equity entities, asset management companies and pension funds. The team is jointly headed by Pien van Veersen, who is noted for his strength in software acquisitions, and Machiel Galjaart, who handles all aspects of the transaction process.
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Testimonials
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- 'Combines deep sector-specific expertise with practical, business-oriented legal advice. The team does not simply provide technical legal answers but works alongside clients as strategic partners, aligning legal solutions with commercial objectives.'
- 'Clients benefit from senior-level involvement at every stage of the deal process—strategy, negotiations, due diligence, and closing—ensuring swift, reliable, and accountable outcomes.'
- 'They offer lean teams and sharp responsiveness, as well as deep international deal experience, disciplined process management and market‑standard documentation.’
- 'The Dutch M&A boutique is distinguished by its exceptional combination of top-tier expertise and personalised service.'
- 'The team delivers the high standards of blue-chip firms with the agility and pragmatic approach of a specialised practice.'
- 'The team is composed of former lawyers from leading international firms who bring blue-chip standards with the agility and pragmatism of a focused practice.'
Key clients
- Rivean Capital
- Waterland Private Equity
- Andlinger & Company
- Fortino Capital
- Capital A Investment Partners
- Clariane SE
- Avedon Capital Partners
- Investcorp
- Adler Group
- Gimv
- Equate Group
- PAI Partners
Work highlights
Advised Jost on the acquisition of hydraulics supplier Hyva – international large cap transaction.
Advised Waterland Private Equity on the acquisition of Nafinco, a full-service procurement partner for independent pharmacies.
Advised Holland Capital on the acquisitions of Top Systems and Hybrid Power Units, providers of high-voltage battery solutions
Practice head
Pien van Veersen; Machiel Galjaart