Simmons & Simmons is renowned for its private equity expertise, advising clients on complex transactional and acquisition finance matters. The team operates under the leadership of Leo Verhoeff, who is particularly active in the professional services, retail and manufacturing sectors. Gijs ter Braak is a further name of note.
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Key clients
- Delen Private Bank N.V.
- Gilde Equity Management
- DTN International
- Team Eiffel
- Dawn Foods
- Biscuit International
- Monument Re
- Surmount Ventures
- AHV International
- Waterland
- Trime
- Maan Participatie
Work highlights
Advised Gilde Equity Management on the sale of Gouda Refractories and HSM.
Advised Towerbrook and its portfolio company Team Eiffel on the acquisition of Clafis.
Advised Platinum Equity and its portfolio company Biscuit Holding on the acquisition of Casteleijn.
Practice head
Leo Verhoeff
Other key lawyers
Gijs ter Braak; Elise Boehmer