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The group at Stek is well regarded for its capabilities advising its client list, which includes private equity firms, corporations and management teams, on the range of corporate transactions. Elias Ram ‘stands out for his exceptional legal expertise and unwavering commitment to client success’ and Dirk de Graeff is considered an ’excellent negotiator’. Also of note are specialists Reijnoud Homveld, Eelco Bijkerk, Ruben Tros and Maarten van der Graaf, all of whom advise financial institutions, private equity investors and corporates.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They give genuinely give you the feeling they only work for you - they’re always there and always solutions-oriented. They give true peace of mind.’

  • ‘The Stek team provides high-quality work, is extremely dedicated and professional, and also contains people who are very pleasant to work with. They work in a very lean and mean manner without involvement of partners when it is not needed, thereby providing very good value for money.’

  • ‘Elias Ram is knowledgeable, creative and pragmatic, everything we look for in legal support.’

  • ‘Stek is a leading law firm known for its deep expertise, which offers clients pragmatic and commercially-savvy advice in the M&A practice. The team is highly responsive, with partners closely involved in every stage of the process. Despite its boutique size, Stek handles complex, high-profile matters with the same skill as larger firms. A standout in the EMEA region.’

  • ‘Elias Ram stands out for his exceptional legal expertise, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to client success. I would remark his ability to distil complex issues into clear, actionable advice.'

  • ‘Dirk de Graeff is an excellent negotiator and keeps the client sharp. He thinks proactively and is pragmatic. He always keeps the deal in mind and remains focused on reaching the finish line.’

  • ‘Stek was engaged in what I would consider as a complex transaction. Elias Ram handled the process and the quite extensive documentation with good insight, made good suggestions in the negotiations and most importantly he was extremely educational and gave all participants good insight into all documents as a result.’

  • ‘Elias Ram was always on top of his responsibilities. He performed strongly as sole negotiator on legal matters. When commercial sensitivities became apparent, he showed flexibility to relax on legal technicalities and support the commercial needs of management to get the deal done. Great legal advisor to have on your team.’

Key clients

  • CAM Bioceramics
  • Ceban Pharmaceuticals
  • Certania
  • Clinias Dental Group
  • Emendo Capital
  • Equans
  • Eurostar
  • Foresco Packaging
  • Impilo
  • Jedlix
  • LyondellBasell Industries
  • Management of Global Transport Solutions
  • Management of IQI
  • Onyx Power
  • SaloMonte Investments
  • SK FireSafety Group
  • Skalar
  • Stedin Group
  • Tata Steel
  • Tata Steel
  • UniGasket
  • Wienerberger

Work highlights

  • Advised grid operator Stedin Group on obtaining an €500m equity investment from the Dutch State.
  • Advised Equans on the (auction) sale of its heating business and its geothermal business.
  • Advised search fund SaloMonte Investments on setting up its investment fund structure.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Elias Ram
Stek

Other key lawyers

Elias Ram, Dirk de Graeff, Reijnoud Homveld, Eelco Bijkerk, Ruben Tros, Maarten van der Graaf