International Business Reorganisations

HVG Law LLP

The team at HVG Law LLP is well-regarded for its capabilities handling complex international corporate projects for its impressive roster of clients. A large portion of corporate and restructuring specialist Frank Zandee‘s workload is formed of complex international reorganisation and transactional matters. Zandee helms the team alongside New York-based Martijn Udo de Haes and ’excellent’ practitioner Scarlett Snethlage, who has particular expertise advising on the implementation of legal entity rationalisations. Arnout Rodewijk stands out for his work advising on the design, negotiation, coordination and implementation aspects of international restructuring projects, while Freek Lugtigheid‘s workload predominantly features assisting publicly listed companies on their global operations.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is exceptional - very business-minded and focused. The people are dedicated and professional. The collaboration and communication are excellent.’
‘A strong network of experts. Shanna Kouzeh is highly professional with a personal approach.'
‘Potential clients would likely be interested in the firm’s strengths in managing both the legal and operational complexities of large regional reorganisations. The team’s ability to provide strategic advice on asset transfers, entity set-up, and compliance across diverse regulatory environments was key.'
‘Shinichi Douma has been absolutely essential in driving the success of a major restructuring project at our company. What really sets him apart is how he has managed both the big picture and the smallest details at the same time. He’s always focused on the overall goals while staying flexible.'
‘I appreciate very much Frank Zandee and Freek Lugtigheid for their active listening and attention to client needs. They focus on understanding the problem before jumping to conclusions. They understand the business and offer practical solutions. Robin Smit-Doesema is great technically. Marc den Dubbelden and Babette van Burg are rising stars.’
‘Frank Zandee is a hugely experienced partner who is superb with clients and a valued and trusted adviser in Netherlands law.’
‘Scarlett Snethlage and Shanna Kouzeh are excellent. They are business advisers to the client and work to get the client what they need timely and efficiently. They manage expectations appropriately also.'
‘Frank Zandee is the key partner managing the deals, and Arnout Rodewjik is the key contact in every question.’

Key clients

3M Company
CM.com
Coca Cola
Core Laboratories
China Three Gorges International
Dell
EdgeConneX
Eventbrite
EY Global
Halliburton
Kyocera
Mohawk
Sally Beauty
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Vale

Work highlights

Assisted Halliburton with inter alia various optimisation and Rationalisation project of Halliburton's global structure for different functions and businesses, in various geographical areas, and numerous other international business reorganisation projects.
Assisted a client with an inbound cross-border conversion and a pre-conversion restructuring, for which project we were responsible for the coordination of the cross-border restructuring, and the implementation thereof in the Netherlands.
Assisted EdgeConneX with a further optimalisation of its group structure covering multiple jurisdictions in the EU, Latin American, and the US.

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