The ‘highly reliable’ equity capital markets practice at Loyens & Loeff has strong capabilities advising its client roster, which is formed of such well-known names as Ferrari and Goldman Sachs, on the array of high-value matters, including disposals, listings on Euronext, repurchases, and IPOs. Martijn Schoonewille has notable experience advising financial institutions on legal, financial and regulatory elements of key transactions, both domestically and internationally. Schoonewille is at the team’s helm alongside Michel Van Agt who has a particular focus on IPOs, M&A and private equity transactions. Counsel Menno Baks is a name to note.

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  • ‘Highly reliable. They provide strong legal advice and perfect collaboration with the whole team.’

  • ‘Menno Baks and Michel van Agt were the perfect fit to our team. We more than recommend these two with regard to their work ethic, provision of strong advice and very fair costs.’

Key clients

  • Heineken Holding
  • Ferrari
  • Holland Colours
  • Beter Bed
  • Vivendi/Bolore
  • Santander
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Crédit Agricole
  • Mondelez
  • Wallbox
  • Lucas Bols N.V.
  • Iconiq
  • Stellantis
  • Goldman Sachs
  • General Atlantic

Work highlights

  • Advised Croma-Pharma GmbH (”Croma”) on its intended listing on Euronext Amsterdam via a business combination with European Healthcare Acquisition & Growth Company B.V.
  • Advised Wallbox N.V. on the launch of an $100m 'at-the-market' equity offering programme, pursuant to which the company can efficiently raise additional equity capital.
  • Advised Heineken Holding N.V. on the disposal by FEMSA of approximately €3.6bn in shares in the Heineken group.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Martijn Schoonewille, Michel van Agt

Other key lawyers

Menno Baks