Stibbe demonstrates a comprehensive private equity offering, with the team pairing comfort across a wide array of transactions with a stand-out practice in emerging technology sectors. Department head Björn van der Klip leads a practice which has extensive experience dealing with portfolio acquisitions, cross-border regulatory compliance mandates and joint ventures. Van der Klip is particularly renowned for his venture capital expertise and is well-equipped to assist clients with the implementation of management incentive structures. Duco de Boer is a go-to contact for foreign investors.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Apollo
- Sixth Street
- Ardian
- Northleaf Capital Partners
- Torqx Capital Partners
- Apax Partners
- PSG Equity
- KKR & Co
- KPS Capital Partners
- Oakley Capital
- NPM Capital
- Blackstone
Work highlights
Advised funds managed by Apollo on the proposed acquisition of Beequip from NIBC Bank, crafting an unprecedented Dutch financing to fold Beequip’s €1.5bn SME equipment-leasing portfolio into Apollo’s European platform while preserving its independent model.
Advised Sixth Street on its €450m contribution of Lifetri and 20% stake in the Achmea Pension & Life Insurance €3.5bn JV.
Advised Ardian on the €1.3bn sale of multi-channel logistics specialist Staci to bpostgroup.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Björn van der Klip
Other key lawyers
Duco de Boer; Marc Habermehl