The team at Norton Rose Fulbright, noted for its ‘professionalism and expertise’, handles matters across the breadth of industry sectors including energy, infrastructure, food and agribusiness, private equity and insurance. Florian Fehres ’is always on top of the situation’ and assists in the range of the team’s transactions, which include joint ventures, complex M&A transactions, and buy-outs. Heimon Smits harnesses experience in restructuring, joint venture and private equity matters, and Joeri Noteborn is also worthy of note in this space. Saskia Blokland heads up the offering.
Testimonials
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‘The team we work with is experienced, and in their individual domains very knowledgeable. What stands out for me though is that they know exactly who to engage for which topic.’
‘The partner we work with knows our company very well, and is able to mobilise exactly the right expertise at the right moment. Combining high-quality legal advice with a down-to-earth, pragmatic approach is quite unique.’
‘Norton Rose Fulbright's practice stands out for its strong team, high commitment level, and accessibility, which are pivotal in delivering exceptional service to clients.'
'The team's dedication and negotiation skills are commendable. They ensure that client needs are met with professionalism and expertise.'
‘The individuals I work with stand out due to their exceptional qualities. They are super friendly, always available and highly solutions-oriented. Their strong output and dedication sets them apart from competitors. I highly value their commitment, efficiency, and unwavering support, making them an invaluable asset to our team. Heimon Smits and Joeri Noteborn stand out.’
‘A great team.’
‘Saskia Blokland is very knowledgeable and accessible.’
‘Florian Fehres is always on top of the situation. Partnership approach with constant striving to optimise cooperation and the search for the best solution, not just the easy one.’
Key clients
- AIG
- Airborne International
- Allianz Nederland
- Allianz Capital Partners
- AmTrust
- Aviva
- BBGI
- BMW
- CAE
- Canadian Tire Corporation
- CBOE Global Markets, Inc.
- Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
- Clear Channel
- Darling Ingredients
- DeltaMilk
- DNV
- Drager
- Eclipse
- European Investment Bank
- Equitix
- FTI Consulting
- General Motors
- Graco
- Howden
- HSBC
- Ingram Micro
- INPEX
- Innocent
- Investment AB Latour
- Kerry Group
- KWS
- Lanxess
- Louis Dreyfus Commodities
- LyondellBasell
- Macquarie
- Monaghan Mushrooms
- PMV (Participatie Maatschappij Vlaanderen)
- pib Group
- PricewaterhouseCoopers CEE
- Riskpoint
- Rotterdam World Gateway
- Sandvik
- SoftwareOne
- Stena
- Strukton
- Swiss Life Asset Managers
- Technip
- Twinco
- Ufenau Capital Partners
- VWR International
- Vauban Infrastructure
- Westermeerwind
Work highlights
- Advised Howden Broking Group Limited with the acquisition of all the shares in the capital of VLC & Partners Holding B.V.
- Advised the lenders and the security agent on the sale of the Hartel Tank Terminal located in the Port of Rotterdam out of bankruptcy.
- Advised a global consulting business on its acquisition of Cardano.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Saskia Blokland