Clifford Chance is especially active across infrastructure, hospitality and technology private equity transactions. The team, led by Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier, possesses experience in a wide array of mandates, ranging from M&A structuring and regulatory compliance, to shares sales and acquisitions. Horsmeier also has longstanding experience in a variety of venture capital matters. Tim Heerschop boasts a strong track record in mid-market deals across a number of European jurisdictions. Ernst van der Touw is renowned for his manufacturing sector expertise and is equipped to handle the full lifecycle of a private equity transaction.
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Key clients
- KKR
- Triton Partners
- Ardian
- Charme Capital Partners
- EQT
- Equistone Partners Europe
- 3i Group plc
- Rivean Capital
- Bridgepoint
- Partners Group
- Vermaat management
- SkyNRG
- Macquarie Asset Management
- Gilde Healthcare
Work highlights
Advised KKR on the sale of a minority stake in Q-Park to Interogo Holding and the sale of a minority stake in Q-Park to Pontegadea Inversiones and Interogo Holding.
Advised Triton Partners on its intended acquisition of 100% of VolkerWessels Verbindingen en Netwerken B.V., a company indirectly fully owned by Koninklijke VolkerWessels B.V..
Advised Bridgepoint as well as Partners Group and Vermaat's management team, on the intended sale of Vermaat Groep B.V., the Netherlands-based premium catering and hospitality services provider.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier
Other key lawyers
Tim Heerschop; Ernst van der Touw