Wintertaling‘s group is helmed by Marein Smits who is considered ’one of a kind in the Dutch M&A legal market’ by clients. The team has capabilities handling mid-market transactions, corporate issues, and due diligence and ESG aspects of sales and acquisitions. Thédoor Melchers joined from Greenberg Traurig LLP in November 2023. Esra Koopman and Thom Schölvinck are key contacts.
Testimonials
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‘Wintertaling combines substantive knowledge with pragmatic solutions. As a client, it is pleasant to discuss the possibilities with Wintertaling's team as they translate them into the desired legal steps.'
'They apply substantive knowledge in a practical manner.’
‘Esra Koopman is ambitious and strong in both research and communications.’
‘Thom Schölvinck is very careful, precise and approachable, Esra Koopman is dedicated and well-informed and Marein Smits practical and empathetic.’
- 'Thom Schölvinck has been a work-horse throughout our case, providing continuity of knowledge and understanding of us as a client and our situation and ensuring that everyone has what they need, as well as providing critical thoughts and questions throughout the process to test our positions and generate a better understanding for the team in general.’
‘Marein Smits is one of a kind in the Dutch M&A legal market. She combines excellent legal skills with a great strategic mind, extraordinary soft skills and sector knowledge especially in the family business. You are lucky if you have the opportunity to work with her.’
‘Thédoor Melchers is a very knowledgeable lawyer. Very approachable and has clear understanding of getting a deal done.’
Key clients
- SPIE
- Teleflex, Inc.
- Laborie Medical Technologies, Inc.
- Envipco Holding N.V.
- Morgan Pierson Capital
- Sympower
- Wonderflow
- Qlayers
- Fibersail
- Parker Laboratories Inc.
- Bidstack Ltd.
- Kivit Staalbouw
- Northamber PLC
- Yourizon
- Mesh ID
- Peppertree Staffing Solutions
Work highlights
- Advised SPIE in its acquisition of Strukton Worksphere from Strukton Groep.
- Advised Sympower in its €22m series B investment round led by Silicon Valley Activate Capital.
- Advised the shareholders of i2i in its sale to IK Partners portfolio company IG&H.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marein Smits