Corporate/M&A

Mergers and acquisitions are among the most transformative decisions a business can make – whether driven by ambitions for growth, entry into new markets, evolving industry dynamics or long-term investment objectives. These transactions demand clear insight and the ability to navigate legal and regulatory complexity across jurisdictions.
Corporate/M&A

We act as trusted advisers throughout the deal lifecycle, from early-stage strategy through to post-closing execution. Whether advising on national or international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures or strategic alliances, we help clients structure and execute transactions that align with their objectives and create lasting value.

Esteemed market leaders in Corporate/M&A

We are consistently recognised as a top-tier firm by legal guides such as Legal 500, Chambers Global and Chambers Europe. Our Corporate/M&A Team represents multinationals, listed companies, private equity parties and public sector bodies on both domestic and cross-border transactions. Clients rely on us for pragmatic advice tailored to the demands of their sector.

We are particularly renowned for our expertise in complex and regulated industries such as energy and infrastructure. These deals often involve layered structures, regulatory clearance and a high degree of innovation. Our team supports clients at every stage – from due diligence and deal structuring to drafting clear, enforceable share purchase agreements and closing transactions efficiently, with the help of our notarial department.

Your goals, our commitment

With a multidisciplinary team of over 70 specialists, we are equipped to manage multiple large transactions simultaneously. Our corporate mergers and acquisitions lawyers work closely with our specialists in finance, tax, insurance, IT and other practices to deliver a seamless client experience.

Through our membership in Lex Mundi, the most exclusive global network of law firms, we provide clients with top-tier counsel on cross-border deals. Our close ties with trusted firms in all major jurisdictions ensure consistent quality and coordination.

Private Equity
Houthoff advises private equity clients on transactions, acquisitions, financing and structuring. Our team offers strategic and legal support from entry to exit.
Capital Markets
Whether you want to raise capital through equity, debt or alternative forms of financing, you need to thoroughly understand the sector and the legal ins and outs of domestic and international capital market regulations.
SPAC
A SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) is an alternative way of raising capital through an initial public offering, before acquiring an operating target company.
ESG & Climate Due Diligence
We help you identify environmental, human rights and governance risks in time and make them manageable - within your own organisation and throughout the value chain. This way, you comply with applicable laws and regulations and create sustainable value for your stakeholders.
FDI & M&A
In Tech globally, FDI screening – in addition to competition screening – increasingly determines the feasibility of transactions. Foreign direct investment (FDI) screening has been rapidly introduced and made more stringent, especially in Western countries like the Netherlands that previously had no such screening mechanism in place.
Tax & M&A
Due diligence execution and documentation, transaction structuring, and advice on payroll and income tax aspects.
Software Deals
M&A is an efficient way for companies to gain access to new software solutions and assets, including skilled and specialised people. We view a successful M&A software deal as one where the strategic options have been considered, a healthy risk-profile has been completed, and most importantly, where value has been created over time.
Regulatory M&A
At Houthoff, we have extensive experience advising on complex transactions involving regulated entities, where corporate and regulatory considerations intersect.

Publications

8 November 2025
8 November 2025
When a title is not a title. WPNR. (in Dutch)
Jasmijn Harms, Zinke Lansink
1 October 2025
1 October 2025
Red flags from black boxes. Maandblad voor Ondernemingsrecht. (In Dutch)
Ivar Brouwer
4 June 2025
4 June 2025
The settlement of giro payments in syndicated financing. TvI 2025/12. (Dutch)
Benjamin Houtackers
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