Hogan Lovells International LLP regularly handles private equity acquisitions, corporate carve outs and business sales. Victor de Vlaam and Danielle du Bois-Buné lead the team: De Vlaam is noted for his strength in technology transactions, while du Bois-Buné is particularly impressive in controlled auctions. Bastiaan van Raath is frequently involved in strategic share acquisitions, while the ‘experienced’ Jacob Hoogslag is a further key contact.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Bastiaan van Raath is a seasoned expert in corporate law and M&A, who is 100% on the client's side. His practical approach is based on his vast experience and solution-based approach.’
- ‘I have been working with Jacob Hoogslag for many years, he knows the business.’
- ‘Calm, focussed, knowledge of the market.’
- ‘The team is highly professional and pragmatic. They stay calm and focused on the client's position.’
- 'Knowledgeable, respond swiftly to questions, think along with the client and properly manage legal processes.’
- ‘Victor de Vlaam is very experienced and a good listener and communicator.'
Key clients
- BASF
- Delen Private Bank
- EBRD
- Aareon
- Weezevent
- SCOR
- Exxon Mobil
- Eni
- IBM Corporation
- Hg Capital
- Applied Materials
- Stahl group
Work highlights
Advising Applied Materials on its strategic long-term investment in BE Semiconductor Industries, consisting of an on-market purchase on Euronext Amsterdam of a stake of 9% in BE Semiconductor Industries.
Advised Cardano and its shareholders on a high-profile cross-border transaction in connection with the sale of the entire group to Mercer.
Advised independent investment firm Bencis Capital Partners on the sale of Vecos, a leading global provider of end-to-end smart locker solutions, by means of a controlled auction to world-leading private investment house Ardian.
Practice head
Victor de Vlaam; Danielle du Bois-Buné
Other key lawyers
Bastiaan van Raath; Jacob Hoogslag