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 Rhône Capital Insight Venture Partners
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