Simmons & Simmons‘ private equity group has capabilities assisting its clients which is formed of shareholders and equity companies on matters including the restructuring and sale of businesses. It handles due diligence, drafting and negotiation-related transactional documents. Leo Verhoeff, who ’knows that the bigger picture matters’, oversees the team, in which the ‘standout’ Elise Boehmer is a supervising associate to note.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘It is great to have Leo next to us and bring the deals to the finish quickly. He knows that the bigger picture matters.'

  • 'The team is great fun to work with, sharp, comes quickly to the point, is attentive to our way of working while not afraid to challenge and has a keen eye for sensitivities in process situations without losing focus on the heart of the matter.'

  • 'Elise Boehmer stands-out for her hard work, efficient project management and pragmatism. She is beyond any doubt one to watch.’

  • ‘Simmons & Simmons is an outstanding law firm. They boast a team of top-notch legal experts who prioritise clients. Their commitment to diversity, intense and collaborative culture make them exceptional.’

  • ‘The individuals at Simmons & Simmons distinguish themselves by forming intense, collaborative relationships with clients, going beyond traditional advisory roles.'

  • 'Partners like Leo Verhoeff stand out for their proactive problem-solving and deep legal expertise.'

  • 'Their ability to anticipate our needs and communicate complex legal matters clearly is invaluable.'

  • 'In essence, Simmons & Simmons is not just a law firm; they're trusted partners who consistently exceed expectations in the legal field.’

Key clients

  • Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux
  • Dawn Foods
  • HQ Pack Group
  • Nimbus
  • NIBC Equity Partners
  • Hines Global Income Trust
  • ING Corporate Investments
  • Kempen & Co
  • Atream SAS
  • L’Etoile Properties
  • Ramphastos Investments
  • Audacia Capital
  • SEDCO
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Arcus Infrastructure Partners
  • 90 North Real Estate Partners
  • Savills Investment Management
  • Sidra Capital
  • Certitudo Capital
  • ProVast
  • Eurus Energy
  • Platinum Equity
  • Morningside Ventures
  • Icelake Capital
  • CaseWare International Inc.
  • TransEquity Network

Work highlights

  • Advised Gilde Equity Management (GEM) on the proposed sale of Wasco.
  • Advised Dawn Foods B.V. on the restructuring and subsequent sale of its frozen business to Europastry.
  • Advised the shareholders of HQ Pack Group on the sale of HQ Pack Group to NPM.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Leo Verhoeff

Other key lawyers

Gijs ter Braak, Rob Hendriks, Elise Boehmer, David Shearer