AKD offers ‘technical excellence, commercial pragmatism and responsiveness’ to clients involved in Dutch and cross-border transactions. The practice, which is headed by Lennart Crain and Nathalie van Woerkom, demonstrates strength in the financial , technology and energy sectors. Crain can handle the entire lifecycle of the sale of an entity, while the 'outstanding professional' van Woerkom acts for leading Dutch private equity players. Wouter Kros is noted for his capabilities in professional services acquisitions. Kyoko Tollenaar joined the firm in January 2025 from Houthoff.
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Testimonials
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- ‘AKD is always available and interested in the deal and the persons behind the deal.’
- ‘Nathalie van Woerkom is an experienced and outstanding professional but above that what I like is that she is always available and interested.’
- ‘Great team with deep knowledge and commercial mindsets.’
- ‘A combination of technical depth and commercial fluency. The firm’s ability to navigate regulatory complexity, structure innovative deals, and deliver client-focused outcomes positions it as a top choice.’
- ‘AKD has a very privileged position in the market as combines a very strong international footprint with a extraordinary local practice. They make things easy. ’
- ‘Well placed for mid-market deals in The Netherlands.’
Key clients
- Aceve, a portfolio company of EQT
- Borromin Capital Management
- Crowe Peak
- Trill Impact
- Standard Investment
- First Dutch
- Astrog / IPCOM
- Presto Group, portfolio company of Adelis Equity
- Nafinco, a portfolio company of Freshstream Investment Partners LLP
- Berk Partners
- Monterro
- Newion Investments
Work highlights
Advised EQT-backed Aceve on the add-on acquisition of Brink Software.
Advised Standard Investment and First Dutch on their joint acquisition of Verwater Group from CVC funds and insurers.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Lennart Crain; Nathalie van Woerkom
Other key lawyers
Wouter Kros; Kyoko Tollenaar