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Heleen specialises in mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, corporate law and corporate governance. Please visit the Stibbe website for more details: http://www.stibbe.com/en/people/h/heleen-kersten.
At Stibbe, the team is highly regarded for advising on high-profile domestic and cross-border corporate and M&A transactions. Other key drivers of work for the group include high-value business combinations and sales of companies. The ‘very commercial and pragmatic’ Björn van der Klip is a private equity and public M&A expert, and Heleen Kersten is well versed in advising on high-value M&A transactions and corporate governance matters. Eva Das' workload includes joint ventures, private equity and M&A matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The team provides a good combination of thorough legal analysis and practical guidance so that, as a client, one feels well-supported without getting stuck in unnecessary details or nit-picking.'
'As a group and as individuals the members of the team are a pleasure to work with.’
'A nimble and effective team.'
'Björn van der Klip is very commercial and pragmatic.'
Key clients
- Firmenich
- NN Group
- FL Entertainment
- Ordina
- ASMI
- RWE
- Blackstone
- PSG Equity
- Stellantis
Work highlights
- Advised on the €42bn merger of equals between Firmenich International SA and Koninklijke DSM N.V. to create DSM-Firmenich.
- Advising FL Entertainment on its business combination with Pegasus Entrepreneurial Acquisition Company Europe B.V.
- Advised Ordina on a public offer for all shares in the company by Sopra Steria.
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Stibbe
Björn is a partner in Stibbe's corporate department and heads its private equity practice. His areas of specialism include domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on public company takeovers and private equity transactions. In addition, he counsels clients on other corporate and securities law matters, including corporate governance, director's duties and disclosure requirements.