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The practice at Loyens & Loeff, considered by clients to be ‘intelligent, dynamic and fun to work with’, is well placed to advise its clients on corporate transactions, high-value M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions in both domestic and international contexts. The team works alongside the firm’s tax practice to provide a broad service. Experienced practitioner Bastiaan Cornelisse helms the offering with Rob Schrooten who is particularly equipped to handle matters which involve Germany and the US. Antoinette van der Hauw counsels clients including infrastructure managers and private equity firms on complex transactions, and Harmen Holtrop is regarded as ’very pragmatic’ by clients.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘In addition to the substantive knowledge in the various fields, Loyens & Loeff has assisted us excellently with regard to strategic choices. Their pleasant and personal approach has guided us through sometimes difficult periods and the end result has been good for us on all levels. The lawyers were always there for us.’

  • ‘Not only the expertise, but also the pleasant and personal cooperation we experienced was very pleasant, particularly from Herman Kaemingk, Rob Schrooten, Marc Wiggers, Frank John Vrolijk, Guido Koop, Nanne Kusters and Robert Froger.'

  • ‘The team is very well set-up and structured.'

  • 'There is a plethora of resources and the staff members are all intelligent, dynamic and fun to work with.’

  • ‘Wijnand Meijer is a stand-out individual who delivers quality output at incredible speed. He is entertaining to work with and has great social skills.'

  • 'Frank John Vorlijk is an incredibly reliable and structured member of the team. We always felt we were in good hands and being looked after. Sandrine Lekkerkerker was hugely helpful on the tax side not only providing us with sound efficient advice, but also patiently explaining to us the rationale behind her recommendations.’

  • ‘Good team that has market knowledge and the scale to do complex acquisitions.’

  • ‘Harmen Holtrop is very pragmatic and fast, and has a good overview of what the real business issues are. Rob Schrooten has good tactics during negotiations and is approachable.’

Key clients

  • Eurazeo S.A.
  • DPG Media
  • Lucas Bols
  • DIF Capital Partners
  • Main Capital Partners
  • Summit Partners
  • Torqx Capital Partners
  • The Jordan Company (TJC)
  • Towerbrook
  • Jan Linders

Work highlights

  • Advised the shareholders of DIF Capital Partners on the sale of their company DIF Capital Partners to CVC for €1.1bn.
  • Advised DPG Media on the acquisition of RTL Netherlands by DPG Media, for €1.1bn.
  • Assisted Eurazeo S.A. with the sale of D.O.R.C. to Carl Zeiss Meditec AG.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.

Bastiaan Cornelisse, Rob Schrooten

Other key lawyers

Marc Wiggers, Frank John Vrolijk, Guido Koop, Nanne Kusters, Robert Fröger, Wijnand Meijer, Sandrine Lekkerkerker, Harmen Holtrop, Antoinette van der Hauw, Rob Schrooten, Herman Kaemingk, Roel Fluit