Advising a group of investors led by Joh. A. Benckiser on its bid for all outstanding shares of D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 N.V. The offer values 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 at approximately €7.4 billion. We advised on the corporate, financing, IP, notarial, employment and fiscal aspects of the transaction.