Simmons & Simmons boasts a multi-jurisdictional private equity offering, demonstrating a notable proficiency in manufacturing, energy and retail sector transactions. Department head Leo Verhoeff is sought-after as a buy-out specialist and has also recently been active in share acquisition and due diligence mandates. The team also calls upon Gijs ter Braak, who boasts a strong track record in the healthcare space. Rob Hendriks left the firm in June 2025.
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Key clients
- Gilde Equity Management Team Eiffel Dawn Foods Biscuit International Monument Re Surmount Ventures AHV International Waterland Trime Maan Participatie Ice Lake Capital Swisscom Towerbrook
Work highlights
Advised Gilde Equity Management on the sale of Gouda Refractories and HSM.
Advised Towerbrook and its portfolio company Team Eiffel on the acquisition of Clafis.
Advised Platinum Equity and its portfolio company Biscuit Holding on the acquisition of Casteleijn.
Practice head
Leo Verhoeff
Other key lawyers
Gijs ter Braak; Elise Boehmer