The team at DLA Piper is noted by clients as being ‘willing to go the extra mile’ for its clientele. Casper Hamersma is equipped to advise private equity houses on the array of complex corporate matters, while ’exceptional talent’ Jochem Beurskens is particularly experienced handling mid-market M&A and private equity transactions; the pair oversee the practice. Stefan Spaans assists well-known private equity firms on the range of transactions and joint ventures.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Jochem Beurskens and Flip Kaptein are knowledgeable in all things relating to rapid buy and build matters. They maintain a solid overview and good communication with all relevant teams needed to close the deal.'

  • ‘They have the ability to put themselves into the shoes of the customer and leave no stone unturned in the process.’

  • ‘Jochem Beurskens is an exceptional talent that understands the job and makes sure there are no loose ends. He shows empathy though can be as sharp as a knife. I never felt insecure during all the transactions we have done through the years.’

  • ‘Fast and responsive, with an ability to provide integrated legal support across practice areas and geographies. They are supportive and provide the right partner to handle complex situations.'

  • ‘Willing to go the extra mile and put the client’s interest first. They are quick to respond and provide very relevant advice.’

  • ‘A very complementary and diversified team with comprehensive skills.’

  • ‘There is a clear commitment from key members of the experienced team.’

  • ‘Casper Hamersma has a good overall view on the needs of customers, he involves specialists where necessary and all the members allocated to assignments have strong expertise.'

Key clients

  • Bencis Capital Partners
  • Waterland Private Equity
  • Abenex Capital
  • AAC Capital
  • Redevco
  • NewPort Capital
  • The Carlyle Group
  • Synergia Capital Partners
  • Apheon
  • Sun Capital
  • EMK Capital

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.

Casper Hamersma, Jochem Beurskens

Other key lawyers

Flip Kaptein, Stefan Spaans