DVAN Advocaten‘s commercial, corporate and M&A practice fields expertise in providing buy-side and sell-side representation on M&A and corporate transactions for clients in a range of sectors. Corporate specialist Stijn van der Stap co-leads the team with Tom van Dijk, 'an excellent lawyer and trusted advisor who excels in negotiations and is able to provide to-the-point legal advice'. The 'experienced' counsel Nathalie van Hellenberg Hubar is singled out for her contributions.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is responsive, very dedicated and goes the extra mile to bring a transaction to a satisfying end.'

  • 'The team has an impressive track-record. They have both legal and practical knowledge, are very hands-on and are easy accessible.'

  • 'DVAN Advocaten works fast and efficiently and the lawyers make sure my interests are well-protected and I was fully advised on all potential risks, without losing sight of other (commercial) interests and context. ’

  • ‘Tom van Dijk is an excellent lawyer and trusted advisor who excels in negotiations and is able to provide to-the-point legal advice.'

  • 'Nathalie van Hellenberg Hubar is an experienced lawyer with thorough legal and practical knowledge that keeps detailed sight on the overall process.'

  • 'Tom van Dijk and Nathalie van Hellenberg Hubar make a great team with complementing skillsets. Both are very easy to work with, thorough and diligent and are willing to go the extra mile.’

  • ‘Direct contact at partner-level, good social skills and ambitious firm. DVAN has the right knowledge in the different legal areas our company is looking for.’

  • ‘Tom van Dijk is very engaged and finds the right balance between family DNA and business objectives in his advisory role.’

Key clients

  • Sampa Group
  • Royal Van Beest B.V.
  • UMON B.V.
  • Borg Energy Storage Group B.V.
  • ToLocal B.V.
  • IT creation B.V.
  • IMP Participatie B.V.
  • Wallien
  • Venturion
  • Coöperatieve Zuidelijke Aan- en Verkoopvereniging (CZAV)

Work highlights

  • Advised Sampa Group with the strategic acquisition of Intertruck from Unipart.
  • Assisted Royal Van Beest Group with a strategic acquisition of Spanish company Sling Supply International.
  • Advised Venturion on its divestment of its portfolio company Uitzendbureau65+ to a competitor.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tom van Dijk, Stijn van der Stap

Other key lawyers

Nathalie van Hellenberg Hubar