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The ‘proactive, resolutive’ group at AKD is known for its abilities assisting clients in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional contexts. The team is equipped to handle work in both higher value and mid-market contexts and the multi-disciplinary team advises on tax and notarial aspects of matters as well as on the core transactional elements. Nathalie van Woerkom helms the group and is considered a ’top-class lawyer’. Lennart Crain is also a noteworthy name with expertise in public offerings, delisting and private equity matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The M&A team is well aware of the way we work and the things we find important. They assist us in the deals, not only with the things we ask but they also remind us of things we might overlook.’

  • ‘Nathalie van Woerkom has good availability and we are fond of the commitment she has to the work and our transactions.’

  • ‘Lennart is quick, responsive, knowledgeable and pragmatic.’

  • ‘Carlos Pita Cao is an exceptional lawyer with exceptional skills.’

  • ‘Nathalie van Woerkom is an excellent advisor, who always understands what is at stake!’

  • ‘Honest, proactive, resolutive, anticipative and very knowledgeable in M&A.'

  • 'They provide precise and timely advice and allow clients to rest assured that the team will make deadlines with superior quality work.’

  • ‘Bas Scheepers and Nathalie van Woerkom are top-class lawyers. I strongly recommend both.’

Key clients

  • Marlin Equity Partners
  • 31 Capital
  • PFM Intelligence
  • GeoJunxion
  • Monterro
  • KIC InnoEnergy EIT
  • Probo
  • Astorg
  • IPCOM
  • Berk Partners
  • Nobia
  • Blackstone
  • Inkef Capital
  • De Hoge Dennen Capital
  • EQT-backed SUSE
  • Newion Investments
  • Leeds Group
  • PAI Partners
  • Acta Marine
  • Value Enhancement Partners
  • 17Capital
  • CWS
  • FB Oranjewoud Participaties

Work highlights

  • Advised digital geo-data provider GeoJunxion N.V. on the sale of its entire business in a take-private by a private equity consortium and delisting from Euronext Amsterdam.
  • Advised 31 Capital on its spin-out and subsequent investments.
  • Advised Newion and other clients on investing in Neople, a Netherlands-based AI startup.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nathalie van Woerkom

Other key lawyers

Lennart Crain, Carlos Pita Cao, Bas Scheepers, Wouter Kros