Dentons' 'exceptional' commercial, corporate and M&A team has established strength in advising on joint ventures, M&A deals and private equity work. Casper Haket is well known for his expertise in corporate matters, and jointly leads the practice with public and private M&A expert Kuif Klein Wassink and Ico Jalink, who specialises in M&A and bring experience in advising on cross-border mandates.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is very approachable, knowledgeable and really feels like an extension of our own in-house team.'

  • 'They are pragmatic, practical and know the market inside-out. Very much value for money and exceptional in matter management.’

  • ‘Kuif Klein Wassink is a very pleasant and knowledgeable partner who always stays calm and has a good feel for the wishes of the client and cultural sensitivities where relevant.'

  • 'Nick de Rooij is a very mature and talented associate who has the ability to take a step back and place the work, his clients and his role in a broader context. He is pragmatic and commercially versed.’

Key clients

  • AMC Ventures
  • Capita
  • DSV
  • ENVIEM
  • Equinor Ventures
  • Franklin Templeton
  • Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co
  • Pathé Theatres
  • VKR Holding (VELUX group)
  • Yanmar
  • Retreat Guru
  • Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH)
  • Battery Ventures
  • AIG
  • Aventicum Capital Partners
  • BIG Shopping Centres Ltd
  • Round Hill Capital Partners
  • Wabtec

Work highlights

  • Assisted private equity firm Platinum Equity with the acquisition of Calderys for approx. €930m.
  • Advised Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH) on the acquisition of the Rijnmond Power Plant.
  • Advised Europastry on its acquisition of an international frozen food manufacturing business from US-based Dawn Foods.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Casper Haket, Kuif Klein Wassink, Ico Jalink

Other key lawyers

Nick de Rooij