Carlos Pita Cao
AKDAKD‘s group is well placed to handle the array of transactional corporate matters for its list of clients with notable capabilities in private equity and M&A. Joyce van den Nouwland helms the team alongside Lennart Crain who is experienced in delisting and takeover cases especially. Managing partner of the firm Carlos Pita Cao who assists clients from listed private companies to entrepreneurs, and private equity specialist Nathalie van Woerkom are noteworthy, as is Wouter Kros. David Molenaar is described as ’steadfast’.
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‘The partner had the knowledge and experience to support us in this transaction, but more important he had the seniority to steer the discussions with the buyer's counsel. The associates had the knowledge and experience that we expect from a top firm and were always very quick and proactive throughout the process.’
‘AKD's team was really dedicated to our project and had to navigate through various obstacles that normally aren't there. I could always count on their leadership and proactive approach in getting things done. What was essential for us in this case was their ability to seamlessly operate and handle the due diligence process in three different countries.’
‘Lennart Crain stands out for his ability to cross the bridge between financial and legal issues without hesitation. Peter Cohen had incredible attention-to-detail in a very complex project and worked day and night when it was necessary without dropping the ball once.’
‘AKD has the size, the expertise and the experience to assist in national and international mergers and acquisitions. Their team is highly experienced in cross-border transactions, and knows how and when to deliver.'
‘Carlos Pita Cao is a trusted adviser to many of his clients, advising on complex cross-border transactions, in both domestic and international strategic and private equity acquisitions, participations, divestments and exits, buyouts, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings, as well as on corporate law issues and critical contracting matters.'
‘Lennart Crain is very available and hands-on; he has a commercial and pragmatic approach with a can-do attitude.’
‘Carlos Pita Cao is the go-to for cross-border work. His international presence and experience makes him a comfortable choice for any cross-border deal.’
‘Carlos Pita Cao is super professional and speaks several languages fluently. David Molenaar knows all the details of the deal and makes no compromises just to make the deal work. He is steadfast.'
Key clients
- Vitec Software Group
- KIC InnoEnergy EIT
- Marlin Equity Partners
- Youfone
- VDL Groep B.V.
- felyx
- Nobia
- GeoJunxion NV
- Mployee
- Clinical Trial Service B.V. (CTS)
- Acta Marine
- Foodmate
- Ballymore Group
- Brian Beheer
- Telrol
- CWS
- Astek Group
- ViCentra
- Westway Group
- K3 Business Technology Group Plc.
- Total Produce Plc.
- Sumitomo Corporation
- Ralph Lauren
- Facilicom Services Group
- IOI Corporation
- Oranjewoud
- PFM
Work highlights
- Advised the client on its new partnership with Matrans Rotterdam Terminal, realising a state-of-the-art green terminal in Rotterdam.
- Advised the offeror on the recommended public offer and potential delisting of Hydratec Industries, listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
- Advised mobile virtual network operator Youfone on the sale to listed Dutch network operator KPN.
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Joyce van den Nouwland, Lennart Crain