Heussen‘s commercial, corporate and M&A group has an established track record in handling cross-border mandates, and is known for its dedicated presence in China, Germany, Italy, Japan, North America and Sweden, to name a few jurisdictions. The team regularly acts on joint ventures, corporate reorganisations and M&A work. Practice head Stan Robbers is 'a fast thinker and a firm but friendly negotiator'. Rens Berrevoets is a key associate in the department.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very proactive, with a value for money attitude. They are always fast to respond and are my preferred referral firm in the region.’

  • ‘Stan is my go-to person, and he always manages to find great people in the team to speak with on various specific matters.’

  • ‘Very committed, available and skilled team. Associates are high-level and able to lead negotiations. We have been working with the team for 6 years and haven't considered changing.'

  • 'Stan Robbers gives a lot of space to his associates so they develop well whilst always being available and ensuring that quality is guaranteed. He is very skilled and puts client interests first.'

  • 'Rens Berrevoets is like our own team member. Communication is great, and he is very skilled and able to lead negotiations.’
  • ‘Stan Robbers plays a crucial role as the accountable partner in Heussen's thriving Chinese practice, benefitting from an exceptional network. As a highly competent corporate lawyer, his expertise primarily lies in international areas.’

  • ‘The Heussen teams works fast and has good market knowledge. That makes discussions on negotiation strategies in a M&A transactions constructive and they therefore bring added value to the table.’

  • ‘Stan Robbers is a fast thinker and a firm but friendly negotiator. Martijn Koot always reacts quickly.’

Key clients

  • Tenaz Energy Corp.
  • China Eastern
  • Pan American Silver/Yamana Gold
  • Enerpac Tool Group
  • Denham Capital
  • Agnico Eagle Mines
  • Belden
  • China Cosco Shipping
  • Essity
  • KidsFoundation
  • Chervon HK Ltd.
  • Beijing Konggang Hongyuan Logistics Co., Ltd.
  • Jiangsu Goodwe Power Supply Technology Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised Tenaz Energy Corp. on the acquisition of a private company.
  • Advised KidsFoundation on a number of acquisition matters.
  • Advised Perstorp Holding AB on the Dutch law aspects of the acquisition of its shares by PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stan Robbers

Other key lawyers

Martijn Koot, Rens Berrevoets, Oscar Hoefnagels