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Kathelijne de Nijs

Kathelijne is a senior associate in the field of commercial contracts. She drafts and advises on all types of commercial contracts, such as distribution contracts, agency contracts, ICT contracts covering licensing, software as a service (SaaS) and cloud contracts on data exchange and contracts for all kinds of services and collaborations. In addition, she advises and litigates on commercial disputes, such as post-closing M&A disputes and disputes on non-conformity, the enforcement of contractual clauses and the termination of commercial contracts.

Gudrun is a senior associate with over 25 years of work experience and specialises in employment due diligence and advises on a wide range of employment law topics, including corporate law aspects of employment law and litigation (such as with regard to managing directors, employee participation, drafting/assessing employment law-related documents, dismissal procedures and reorganisations). Gudrun is a highly committed lawyer, with an eye for the business of her clients and a thorough yet practical approach aimed at finding solutions.

Rik Geurts is partner of the firm and specialised in information technology law, privacy law, AI and commercial contracting. For many years he has been advising corporates on (complex) automation and privacy issues. Whether it concerns software development and protection (software copyrights), software licenses, e-commerce, cloud computing (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, DBaaS, DaaS), outsourcing, data protection, or cybersecurity, Rik assists in drafting and reviewing contracts, resolving disputes, and protecting your rights and business interests in IT-related matters. Rik is a trusted advisor of various corporate clients, board members and founders. He also supports the clients of the M&A practice at HSA Lawyers, including active participation in due diligence, as well as compliance and contracting issues.

Jan Willem Hoek

Jan Willem joined HSA Lawyers in 2022 as an associate and specializes in corporate law, due diligence projects, and (private equity) mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining HSA Lawyers, Jan Willem worked for Rabobank Nederland and a medium-sized law firm, where he gained extensive experience advising clients on international contracts, corporate law, and mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, Jan Willem has been regularly appointed as a trustee in bankruptcies.

Thom Krebbers is an associate at HSA Lawyers and has over 8 years of experience in M&A. Thom specialises in (legal) due diligence and advises clients on (cross border) due diligence projects, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestments. He advises both corporates as well as private equity clients on buy- and sell side mandates as well as general corporate and commercial (contracting) matters.

Joyce, Senior Associate at HSA Lawyers, is a skilled attorney specializing in (cross-border) mergers and acquisitions (M&A), buy-ins, buy-outs, participations and related matters. She provides legal advice to investors and strategic parties in both the acquisition of target companies and the sales processes. Joyce is experienced in supervising and coordinating the acquisition process, performing and overseeing legal due diligence investigations, and drafting and negotiating transaction documentation. In addition to her extensive transactional experience, Joyce advises on general corporate law issues and commercial contracts. Her clients describe her as committed, knowledgeable, pragmatic, and creative in finding solutions. To ensure a thorough assessment of opportunities and risks for her clients, Joyce immerses herself in the business and technology sector in which the companies operate, thereby contributing to the realization of their ambitions.

Eva is a Senior Associate at HSA Lawyers. She specialises in mergers and acquisitions and restructurings, with a particular focus on private equity transactions. Her work mainly consists of conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents and coordinating M&A deals. Eva has extensive transactional experience in various sectors, including software, ICT services and healthcare. She also advises on general corporate legal matters.

Gert-Jan van Dalen

Gert-Jan is partner of the firm and is specialised in (legal) due diligence, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestments. He advises both corporates as well as private equity clients on buy- and sell side mandates as well as general corporate and commercial (contracting) matters. With a background in both private practice as well as in-house, Gert-Jan not only gained valuable experience in drafting high-value critical commercial contracts but is also aware of the wider (commercial) ramifications of his legal advice. Gert-Jan is a trusted advisor of various internationally operating private equity houses as well as board members and founders.

Harm van Efferink

Harm has been practicing corporate law since 1999. He is a partner of the firm and is specialised in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital investments, financing structures, management buy-outs and shareholders’ agreements. Additionally, he serves as trusted advisor to esteemed national and international private equity investors and PE-backed companies.

Brenda specializes in the field of employment law and advises on a wide range of employment law topics, such as individual dismissal and reorganisations, employment conditions, drafting/assessing employment law-related documents, illness and disability. Furthermore, she has experience in (dismissal) litigation and employment due diligence. Brenda values a good relationship and clear communication with her clients. She is creative and practical in solving problems and sharp in negotiations.