The 'pragmatic' private equity practice at DLA Piper offers expertise in cross-border M&A, controlled auctions, transaction structuring and buy-and-build strategies. Department head Jochem Beurskens is sought-after for his 'commercial, approachable, and pragmatic' approach and demonstrates notable strength in e-commerce, healthcare and professional services acquisitions. Casper Hamersma is capable of advising clients across the full gamut of the private equity sector. Stefan Spaans has a broad practice, assisting clients with auction sales, regulatory due diligence and acquisition finance.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Pragmatic, commercial, goes the extra mile.’
- 'Jochem Beurskens has a very personal approach and is fully committed to delivering the envisaged outcome.'
- 'Very smooth process management and highly communicative lawyers that seamlessly integrate with our project team.'
- 'Pragmatic and has a real problem-solving mindset.’
- ‘Very flexible team that acts fast.'
- ‘Jochem Beurskens is commercial, approachable, and pragmatic.'
Key clients
- Bencis Capital Partners
- Waterland Private Equity
- Abenex Capital
- Gilde Healthcare
- Redevco
- NewPort Capital
- The Carlyle Group
- Synergia Capital Partners
- Apheon
- Sun Capital
- EMK Capital
- Consolid Equity
- AUCTUS Capital Partners
Work highlights
Advised Apheon and TMC on the sale of TMC to Apheon’s new continuation fund and MML Capital Partners, as well as the reinvestment by one of the founders and management of TMC.
Advised Waterland Private Equity on the acquisition of the Koole Group from its founder.
Advised Bencis Capital Partner on its investments in Wessels Bouwgroep, a leading Dutch company specialising in sustainable construction, renovation, and maintenance of facades and roofs.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jochem Beurskens
Other key lawyers
Casper Hamersma; Stefan Spaans