The DLA Piper group is well-equipped to handle high-value cases for its clientele, including sales, acquisitions, mergers, and multi-jurisdictional joint ventures. Richard Fens has strong capabilities handling private equity cases, as does Jochem Beurskens. Jacklynn Everduim has corporate restructuring and joint venture experience. Daphne Bens leads the practice and is experienced advising in both cross-border and national M&A deals. Pieter Paul Terpstra left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are very hands-on, pragmatic and available. A pleasure to work with.’
‘Pabe Suurd provides one of the best notarial services I have experienced. Always happy to help; service with a smile; available for sparring and pragmatic.'
'Jochem Beurskens is pleasant to work with and professionally excellent.'
‘Well-staffed teams in which all members are given room to speak up. Pragmatic approach all the way, no theoretical nonsense. Focused on getting things done whilst keeping people updated.'
'Legal documents are transparent and very readable and without compromising on details.'
‘Very clear and transparent communication.'
'Pragmatic and not too theoretical, looking for a solution in resolving matters all the time.'
'Part of our team in negotiations, willing to speak up and defend positions without harming the relationship with the other side. We would certainly call Jacklynn Everduim again.'
Key clients
- NCC
- Fox-IT
- Global Transport Solutions
- Rotom Europe
- ServiceNow
- Royal Cosun
- GE Healthcare
- Arcadis N.V.
- BASF
- Global Energy Storage
Work highlights
Advised on the Dutch law aspects of a client's divestment of its businesses in a number of international markets, with a deal value of several billion USD.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Daphne Bens
Other key lawyers
Pabe Suurd; Jochem Beurskens; Jacklynn Everduim; Henk Arnold Sijnja; Richard Fenns