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The cohort at Loyens & Loeff is well known for its abilities handling complex aspects of the variety of high-value transactions. It is also able to advise on matters including the listing of companies on Euronext Amsterdam, and of companies on global stock exchanges. The team’s client roster is formed of well-known names across the array of industry sectors from food and beverages, to media and content, to financial services. Michel Van Agt co-leads the team alongside Menno Baks who was promoted to partnership in January 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Loyens & Loeff's capital markets team is very responsive, can deliver under pressure and be pragmatic when needed. Michel van Agt stands out, covering both the notarial as well as the corporate legal side of transactions.’

  • ‘Michel Van Agt always goes the extra mile and provides in-depth technical expertise.’

  • ‘Menno Baks has an exceptional commercial understanding and expertise in capital markets transactions. His problem-solving mindset and project management capabilities, combined with his friendly demeanour fosters collaboration between parties involved, allowing complex capital market transactions to go smoothly.’

  • ‘Responsive, to the point and flexible, they have an excellent and in-depth expertise. The team works very well with other offices, providing comprehensive feedback when several legal practices are involved.'

  • ‘Menno Baks is the right lawyer to carefully and efficiently handle a case and bring it successfully across the finish line. He is very experienced and sure-handed in dealing with complex matters or with unexpected issues. Michel van Agt is calm and level-headed with great experience and expertise, which stands out alongside his notarial training.’

  • ‘Great knowledge of M&A with a great ability to use it in a very practical way. Very hands-on.’

  • ‘They have an in-depth understanding of Dutch capital markets, and great relationships with important stakeholders.’

  • ‘I very much enjoy working with Menno Baks, who is smart and very client-focused. ’

Key clients

  • Lucas Bols
  • Heineken Holding
  • HCM Acquisition Corp
  • Croma Pharma
  • JBS
  • Ferrari
  • ASM International
  • Vivendi
  • Bolloré Group
  • Beter Bed
  • Wallbox
  • Ebay
  • Arcona Property Fund
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Havas
  • BioNTech
  • Acer
  • Andromède
  • ICAMAP

Work highlights

  • Advising Wallbox on a private investment in public equity transaction, to raise capital in an aggregate amount of up to $45m.
  • Advising Vivendi SE on the proposed spin-off and listing at Euronext Amsterdam of Havas.
  • Advising Heineken Holding N.V. on the disposal by FEMSA of approximately €3.6bn in shares in the Heineken group.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Menno Baks
Loyens & Loeff

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michel Van Agt, Menno Baks