Corporate and M&A

Our Corporate and M&A specialists combine local knowledge with international expertise, creating practical solutions for the most complex issues and providing legal advice to clients on the full range of corporate transactions.

Our leading corporate law practice acts on a wide variety of national and cross-border matters, including mergers and acquisitions of listed and private companies, governance issues, divestments and corporate restructurings, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and venture capital transactions.

Amsterdam DNB De Nederlandsche Bank Utrechtsestraat
Matter
NL Law

Stibbe advises Nuvei Corporation

Stibbe advised Nuvei Corporation alongside existing Canadian shareholders Philip Fayer, Novacap and CDPQ on the proposed $6.3 billion acquisition by private equity firm Advent International.

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Skyline of the Zuidas
Matter
NL Law

Stibbe advises CIM Group

Stibbe has advised CIM Group on the founding of and investment in Round Hill Capital Ventures.

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Skyline of the Zuidas
Matter
NL Law

Stibbe advises Nuvei Corporation

Stibbe is advising Nuvei Corporation on its strategic acquisition of Payaut B.V.

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Amsterdam DNB De Nederlandsche Bank Utrechtsestraat
Matter
NL Law
EU Law

Stibbe advised LEG Immobilien SE (LEG)

Stibbe advised LEG Immobilien SE (LEG) on the acquisition of Brack Capital Properties N.V.

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Services

M&A transactions - Our international reach, expertise and comprehensive service enable us to assist global corporations and financial institutions in their role as sellers, purchasers or lenders with the entire spectrum of sophisticated M&A transactions. As such, we act on headline public takeovers, mergers and acquisitions of private companies, joint ventures, buyouts, divestments, and auctions.

Public takeovers - We have unique public takeover/going private experience, guiding clients in their strategic choices and providing specialist expertise in governance and structuring issues.

Private equity / venture capital - Combining our expertise in mergers and acquisitions, finance and equity capital markets, we handle all private equity and venture capital investments, both domestic and cross-border.

We assist our clients in all phases of the investment process, from structuring and organising the fund and its management vehicle, to assisting and documenting the fund-raising process with private, institutional and fund-of-fund investors.

Corporate Governance - We have extensive experience advising listed companies on governance issues, such as drafting and reviewing corporate governance charters and statements, corporate governance codes, following up on intra-group transactions, internal regulations, one and two-tier board structures, and preparing general meetings of shareholders. Furthermore, we are frequently consulted on disputes and directors’ conflicts of interest.

ESG - Integrating ESG and sustainability goals in strategy, decision-making, operations and transactions can be a challenging task, as it impacts the core of organisations. Our dedicated ESG team is well-positioned to assist you with the identification, analysis and integration of your ESG ambitions.

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Recognition & Awards

"The team is well versed in Dutch and cross-border M&A and is easily able to handle complex and bespoke issues. Team members are incredibly responsive and always ready to help on both urgent and long-term matters."

Chambers Europe
2024
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

"As a group and as individuals the members of the team are a pleasure to work with."

The Legal 500
2024
Commercial, Corporate and M&A

"The team provides a good combination of thorough legal analysis and practical guidance so that, as a client, one feels well-supported without getting stuck in unnecessary details or nit-picking."

The Legal 500
2024
Commercial, Corporate and M&A

"The firm is spot-on in predicting the responses and helping the client navigate the challenges. Its client service is very good and the team is constructive and thoughtful in the advice."

Chambers Europe
2024
Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

"Stibbe is very customer oriented and can be approached with any legal issue in Luxembourg."

The Legal 500
2024
Commercial, Corporate and M&A

"The Stibbe team provides tailored solutions to complex transactions. The lawyers also consult on potential changes following legal or best practice developments."

Chambers Europe
2024
Corporate and M&A

"We appreciate the availability of the team and the partner, the quality and expertise of the team, and the creativity in problem solving."

The Legal 500
2024
Commercial, Corporate and M&A

"The Stibbe team is focused on problem solving and is very efficient in negotiations."

Chambers Europe
2024
Corporate and M&A

"Great team, very efficient, responsive and creative. Business friendly approach and deal making mindset. Ability to find solutions and provide alternatives. Very unique skillset for a law firm."

The Legal 500
2023
Commercial, Corporate and M&A

Benelux Legal Advisor of the Year

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