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Stek

Stek

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Netherlands

4

Private equity

The ‘highly competent' Stek brings expertise across a wide array of private equity transactions, demonstrating particular activity in the healthcare sector. The team is jointly headed by Eelco Bijkerk, who is equipped to advise across the full lifecycle of a cross-border transaction, and Ruben Tros, who stands out for his experience regarding private investment models. Dirk de Graeff is noted for his ’flawless execution’ in deals.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The team works well together and is pragmatic.'
  • 'They combine high quality legal service with an entrepreneurial and pragmatic approach. This enables us to get deals done while maintaining a high standard for our legal documentation.'
  • 'What I particularly value is their ability to translate expertise into clear, practical solutions.'
  • 'Dirk de Graeff brings exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail, ensuring flawless execution on complex projects. He distinguishes himself through his responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to translate intricate regulatory and contractual issues into practical, client-focused solutions.'
  • 'Elias Ram provided us with excellent support during a difficult deal process.'
  • 'Eelco Bijkerk is an excellent deal maker. Commercially savvy, very involved. Extremely client oriented.'

Key clients

  • Bencis Capital Partners
  • Egeria
  • IK Partners
  • H2 Equity Partners
  • Battery Ventures
  • Partech
  • IQVIA
  • HC Partners
  • SaloMonte Partners
  • Castellum Capital
  • PGGM
  • Forte Capital

Work highlights

Advised Bencis Capital Partners on setting-up the Leading Aesthetics Group, consisting of acquiring and combining six companies that are active in the field of medical aesthetic care and treatments.
Advised HC Partners on the sale of De Tandartsengroep, a leading Dutch dental care platform operating 31 dental practices and 8 dental laboratories, to Oral Care, the Dutch portfolio company of Scandinavian private equity firm Axcel.
Advised Battery Ventures and its portfolio company Advanced Automation Technologies (AAT) on the acquisition of TE Instruments.
Practice head

Eelco Bijkerk; Ruben Tros

Other key lawyers

Dirk de Graeff; Elias Ram