With specialisms across M&A, private equity, corporate transactions and restructuring matters, Gaby Heere and Jan-Berend Möller helm the practice at Kennedy Van der Laan which advises in large part on significant sale and acquisition matters domestically and internationally. Further names to note include Frans Langerak who joined the team in March 2024 and Lukas Suijkerbuijk who is described as a ‘rising star’ by clients.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very proactive and skilled with dedicated professionals. We enjoy our collaboration very much.’
‘Jan-Berend Möller is super helpful and understand clients' needs; Lukas Suijkerbuijk is a rising star.’
‘Bart de Man and his team have very broad experience with that includes all aspects of complex restructurings such as a debt restructuring combined with an M&A transaction and the recently introduced WHOA. A top firm for bigger SME transaction.’
‘Bart de Man combines legal expertise in various fields with a good feel for deal process and strategy, alongside a large dose of empathy, which makes him very pleasant to work with. A trusted advisor.'
‘The M&A practice is very knowledgeable and knows how to get a deal done. Pragmatic with the right sense of urgency.’
‘Jan-Berend Möller can always be reached if required and is fun to work with. Gaby Heere has a longstanding reputation. We would recommend the firm.’
‘Easy to work with, practical in negotiations and nice people in general.’
‘Gaby Heere and Jan Berend-Möller both know their stuff and have a subtle approach without losing negotiations.'
Key clients
- ESJ Accountants
- St. Paul
- DUAL Europe
- Karmijn Kapitaal
- Blau Pharmaceutica
- OpenClaims
- Neope Capital
- HES International
- DWF (Wincanton)
- Hardis Groupe
- Turien & Co
Work highlights
- Advised Karmijn Kapitaal on its platform acquisition of Aquilum and assisted on each of its eight add-ons.
- Advised the client on its employing around 48,500 employees and with annual sales of around SEK 84bn on its acquisition of Kadex B.V. which will be integrated into Assa Abloy’s Senior Care division.
- Advised St. Paul on their acquisition of Koninklijke ERU Group B.V..
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gaby Heere, Jan-Berend Möller