‘Very smart boutique’ deBreij has a private equity practice formed of practitioners with a range of expertise in the area with ’a capacity to efficiently execute deals’. Laura Overes specialises in commercial contract and transactional matters, Wytse Huidekoper is experienced advising on secured lending and transactional matters, Gaston Freijser is adept at joint venture, commercial agreement and M&A work, whilst Maurice Dudink has a corporate governance focus; the four oversee the team.
Testimonials
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‘Very pragmatic, efficient, and nice to work with - a hands-on team.’
‘We were impressed by Gaston's capacity to efficiently execute deals in pragmatic and cost-efficient manner.’
‘deBreij is a very smart boutique. The team has great availability and a great sense for what is achievable and what is necessary.’
‘We work a lot with Wytse Huidekoper - great to work with - intelligent, knowledgeable re the file, and very communicative.'
'Gaston Freijser knows very well what the market practices are and how to negotiate them, and is very articulate and also has great social skills. This makes him a very good advisor and negotiator.’
‘Very encouraging and responsive team with a very efficient approach.’
‘Maurice Dudink is very efficient and on-the-point.’
‘Gaston Freijser and Joel van Wijk are very friendly, open, hands-on dealmakers. They are always there to make friends with the other side of the table and close a deal in a pragmatic way.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gaston Freijser, Maurice Dudink, Wytse Huidekoper, Laura Overes