DLA Piper is regularly instructed on regulated sector corporate and commercial matters. Jochem Beurskens chairs the practice and is a ‘long time trusted advisor’ to oil corporations, holding companies and private equity funds. Daphne Bens handles a mix of auction sales, joint ventures, construction M&A deals and hospitality transactions. Stefan Spaans stands out for his transportation and energy expertise. Richard Fens excels in share sales and regulatory due diligence matters. Jacklynn Everduim is also noted for her strength in oil and gas deals. Pieter Paul Terpstra left the firm in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent knowledge of local market combined with international legal expertise. Very responsive partners as well as associates.’
- ‘Excellent social skills combined with legal expertise.’
- ‘The practice really understands the context and setting in which we operate, what is important to us, and what is not important. They also have a very personal approach to things.’
- ‘Jochem Beurskens is a long-time trusted advisor.’
- ‘Extremely effective and commercial. The transaction was a complex one with tight deadlines and the DLA team went above and beyond to ensure the transaction was completed efficiently while still advocating for our company and protecting our interests. ’
- ‘Daphne Bens is a very capable and commercial advisor.'
- 'Jochem Beurskens has strong negotiation skills and Jacklynn Everduim manages complex processes very smoothly.'
- 'They lead the transaction confidently and took the time to understand our business and our key issues coming into the deal.'
Key clients
- NCC / Fox-IT
- Global Transport Solutions
- Rotom Europe
- ServiceNow
- Royal Cosun
- GE Healthcare
- Arcadis N.V.
- BASF
- Global Energy Storage
- ING Corporate Investments Participaties
- Powerfield
- SABIC International Holdings B.V.
- SolarEnergyWorks
- Ballast Nedam
- Eiffage
- Catom B.V.
Work highlights
Advised Catom B.V. on the purchase of bp's mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses in the Netherlands.
Advised Unilever, a global leader in consumer goods, on the dual-track sale of two of its iconic brands: Conimex, and Unox and Zwan.
Advised on the cross-border merger between BEWI, a leading provider of packaging, components, and insulation solutions, and The Rock Capital Group.
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
Jochem Beurskens
Other key lawyers
Daphne Bens; Stefan Spaans; Richard Fens; Jacklynn Everduim