BJTK
Client SatisfactionBJTK stands out in the Dutch market as 'a boutique law firm with smart and hands-on lawyers'. The commercial, corporate and M&A practice is active in cross-border M&A transactions, and regularly represents IT, renewable energy, media and technology sector companies in mandates. The 'quick-thinking, calm, and solution-oriented' Quirijn Biesheuvel co-heads the departent with Wouter Brugma and the 'professional, knowledgeable, and communicative' Evert van der Kaa. Babette Waltman is singled out for her contributions.
Testimonials
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‘Quirijn has a longstanding relationship with us as clients so actually knows what drives us, is excellent in providing pragmatic advice, and sharp as a knife. Evert has in-depth knowledge of the area and great communicating skills - he is structured and totally switched on. Babette acts quickly, is easily accessible and has good knowledge.’
‘Evert van der Kaa is a very professional, knowledgeable, and communicative lawyer. He concisely and thoroughly grasps legal matters and translates them into understandable, accurate advice. He has a helicopter view, is an exceptional listener and a tough negotiator. He has helped us with great success and we would definitely recommend him.'
‘Mr Van de Kaa gets right to the point and makes complex concepts easy to understand.'
‘BJTK is a commercial M&A boutique law firm with smart and hands-on lawyers. Its people are quick-thinking and experienced. The team is diverse.'
‘Quirijn Biesheuvel is quick-thinking, calm, solution-oriented. Babette Waltman is a strong consultant who can manage large projects in a very client-oriented way. Rutger Janse is a problem solver and Rob van den Sigtenhorst is a very intelligent and practical lawyer. ’
‘They were superb in handling our position and in a very short time they proved to be trustworthy and capable. They are crystal clear and transparent.'
‘Quirijn Biesheuvel is great at defending our points. He is a great guy to work with - knowledgeable, trustworthy and responsive.’
‘Evert van der Kaa is a very pragmatic and commercially-minded lawyer.'
Key clients
- AB&C Group
- Ace & Tate
- Burger King Netherlands
- CEE Group
- Cellnex Telecom
- Delta Equity Partners
- ENGIE (Euronext: ENGI)
- Esdec Solar Group
- Globitas Investments
- Groenleven
- Lepaya
- Koninklijke Philips (NYSE: PHG, Euronext: PHIA)
- Municipality of Amsterdam
- OG Clean Fuels
- PaperFoam
- Patronale Solar Nederland
- Philips Healthtech Ventures
- Power2X
- Standard Investment
Work highlights
- Advised AB&C Group and its shareholders on the sale of AB&C (including its subsidiary Boer & Croon) to EPSA Group (France).
- Advised Power2X on the investment by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which acquired a majority stake in the client.
- Advised Notice Group and its shareholders on the sale of Notice to M-Cube Group (Italy).
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Quirijn Biesheuvel, Wouter Brugma, Evert van der Kaa