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.

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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.

Recent
work

Advised Volvo Cars on the European divestment of its ‘Care By Volvo’ subscription business. The business was sold in the Netherlands to Ayvens, a French fleet managing and operational car leasing company owned by Société Générale.

Advised GEMA on the acquisition of a majority stake in the SoundAware Group, an established provider of digital services for recognizing music, events, and media content, with its own industry-leading music recognition technology.

Advised Renewi plc, a pure-play recycling company, on the public offer by Macquarie and BCI on the entire issued share capital of Renewi by means of a scheme of arrangement. Renewi is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam.

Advised Brembo, the world leader in the design and production of high-performance braking systems and components for top manufacturers of cars, motorbikes, commercial and racing vehicles, on the relocation of its legal seat to the Netherlands.

Advised the shareholder committee of Essent on the EUR 9.5 billion (auction) sale of Essent to Germany's RWE, the demerger of Essent and the EUR 2.6 billion refinancing of Enexis (grid operator), the `carve out' of Essent Environment and Borssele.

Represents Fortenova Group, the predecessor of Agrokor, the largest food producer and retailer in South-Eastern Europe with an annual turnover of EUR 6 billion in the implementation of a comprehensive restructuring resulting from the presence of sanctioned debt and equity holders in its capital structure.

Assisted the Salvation Army in setting up the investment fund 'Stichting Leger des Heils WoonVermogen' for construction projects that make a social impact. The 'Stichting Leger des Heils WoonVermogen' is funded by private investors and aims to build 250 residences for vulnerable people in the coming years.

Advised IK Partners on the sale of its portfolio company Yellow Hive to IK Partners' first continuation fund, IK Strategic Opportunities I.

Advised Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corporation (SPAC) on its intended business combination with NewAmsterdam Pharma and listing of the combined entity on Nasdaq.

Advised the French Sogestran group, as part of a consortium of law firms led by Jeantet (France), on its acquisition of Reederei Jaegers GmbH, a German shipping company specializing in inland waterway liquid bulk transport.

Advised Recharge.com, the European leader in prepaid payments, on its acquisition of Giftcloud Limited from Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN), marking a strategic and accelerated expansion into the fast-growing B2B rewards space.

Advised Platinum Equity on the sale of Landal GreenParks, operator of holiday parks in Europe, to Roompot.

Advised on the direct listing and admission to trading of all ordinary shares of The London Tunnels PLC on Euronext Amsterdam and subsequent placings of new shares.

Advised Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance Nederland on the carve-out of Findio (a provider of car finance products) out of the CACF Nederland group and the sale of Findio to FCA Bank.

Advised Carlyle and Ares Management Credit funds on their EUR 800 million strategic investment in the form of preferred equity in Your.World.

Assisted e& in forming a strategic joint venture with PPF Telecom Group. e& acquired a controlling stake (50% plus one economic share) in PPF Telecom Group. The transaction value is EUR 2.15 billion, with a potential earn-out of up to EUR 350 million.

Advised and represented the shareholders of Fe Corporation B.V. on the sale of the IKEA retail operations in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to Inter IKEA.

Advised Kemira Oyj on the divestment of its Oil & Gass activities, which included a carve-out of certain activities at Kemira's site at Botlek.

Advised Sopra Steria Group SA (Euronext Paris), a European Tech leader recognised for its consulting, digital services and software development, on its recommended public offer for all ordinary shares in the capital of Ordina N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam), a Benelux-based consulting and IT services provider.

Advised the (future) 50/50 joint venture between Sasol and Topsoe on the establishment and signing of a joint venture agreement solidifying both parties' commitment to produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and contribute to global efforts in combating climate change.

Advised the New York based private equity firm Crestview Partners on the acquisition of TenCate Grass from Royal TenCate.

Advised Castik Capital on its acquisition of the Andra Tech Group, a leading group of companies specialising in the manufacturing of high-precision, complex components for €500-1000 million.

Advised the ad hoc group of secured lenders to Tupperware Brands Corporation in connection with the Chapter 11 case of Tupperware Brands and its subsidiaries filed in Wilmington, Delaware. Houthoff advised the ad hoc group, among other things, in connection with the Dutch law aspects of the acquisition and of global rights to the Tupperware brand, intellectual property and operations in key markets pursuant to a sale authorized under section 363 by the Delaware Bankruptcy Court.

Advised Renewi Overheidsdiensten on the termination of their cooperation with the municipality of The Hague in N.V. Haagse Milieu Services (HMS).

Advised Vauban Infrastructure Partners on the acquisition of Boreal Holding AS, a leading public transport provider in Norway, from Everbright Overseas Infrastructure Investment Fund.

Advised Stellantis N.V. on the legal merger between Peugeot Nederland N.V., Citroën Nederland B.V. and Opel Nederland B.V.

Advised Bridgepoint a leading private asset growth investor, on the acquisition of the entire share capital of NMi Topco B.V. (NMi) from the American private equity fund Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Advised Advent, a leading global private equity investor, on its agreement to invest in Reckitt’s Essential Home portfolio. Advent acquired a 70% stake to support the company’s accelerated growth and innovation as a standalone business in the years ahead. The transaction values Essential Home at an enterprise value of up to US$4.8 billion, including up to US$1.3 billion in contingent and deferred consideration.

Advised Tepsa, backed by I Squared Capital, on the acquisition of GES Netherlands and its subsidiary GES Rotterdam. Tepsa is an independent operator of bulk liquid storage terminals. GES Rotterdam operates a 24-hectare terminal located in the Europoort area of the Port of Rotterdam. With a current tank storage capacity of 212.000 m3 and 18 hectares of unused land available for development, the terminal offers a strategic position for Tepsa’s intended growth in de ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) region.

Advises Lumileds International on a definitive agreement under which San’an Optoelectronics and Inari Amertron Berhad will acquire Lumileds Holding B.V. and its European and Asian subsidiaries.

Advising a.s.r. on the division of Amvest’s real estate activities. Pensioenfonds Zorg en Welzijn (PFZW) will acquire a.s.r.'s shares in the management and development organisation as of 1 January 2026 and will become the sole shareholder of Amvest Vastgoed B.V. Amvest's current development portfolio will be divided between PFZW and a.s.r.

Represented IMI Fabi S.p.A., a global talc manufacturer, in the completion of the purchase of the Elementis talc business from Elementis plc, a global specialty chemicals company.

Advising the shareholders of Recharge.com, including the founders, on selling their shares in GC Holding B.V. to Coda. CG Holding B.V. operates under the name Recharge.com and is the European market leader in mobile top-up, gift cards and prepaid money. Coda is the global market leader in digital content monetization.

Advised Ali M. Barwani Investment Co (BVI) on the sale and transfer of Oceanco, universally recognised for designing and constructing bespoke super-yachts that redefine the limits of naval architecture, to an American technology entrepreneur.

Advises Oceanco, universally recognised for designing and constructing bespoke super-yachts, on the intended acquisition of Alewijnse, a highly renowned provider of tailored electrical and automation solutions.

Advised Authentic Brands Group LLC, together with Latham & Watkins, with the acquisition of a controlling ownership interest in substantially all of the intellectual property of Guess?,Inc..

Advised Carlyle on the acquisition of the FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) business from Altera Infrastructure, a leading offshore energy infrastructure company.

Advised Sureserve Group, a leading UK service provider that offers housing associations and public sector clients a comprehensive range of technical compliance and energy transition services, on its acquisition of Bonarius.

Advised Büter Group, a leading player in the European hydraulics industry, in connection with its sale to NPM Capital, the investment arm of the family-company SHV Group.

Advised Nedvest and Techone, a leading Dutch Managed Service Provider and trusted IT partner for SMEs, on the sale of Techone B.V. to KKR.

Advised and represented Investindustrial Group Investments S.A R.L. ("Investindustrial") on its acquisition of Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco, collectively one of the leaders in the design and manufacture of customized equipment and solutions for the food processing industry with a focus on potato processing systems.

Advised Avego Healthcare Capital Fund II, L.P., a U.S. healthcare fund, on its EUR 25 million growth equity investment in myTomorrows, an Amsterdam‑headquartered health technology company that connects patients, physicians, trial sites and biopharma partners with pre‑approval treatments through a centralized, AI‑enabled, multi‑stakeholder platform.

Advised Mollie on the acquisition of British fintech GoCardless in a deal aimed at creating a new European market leader in the fragmented payments market.

Advising Van Loon Group on its acquisition by Van Rooi. As a result of this acquisition, a company will be created that is active across all levels of the food chain.

Advised CVC DIF in connection with its investment in Low Carbon, a renewable energy company. Low Carbon drives renewable energy growth by developing, building, and operating utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects across the UK and Europe, with an operational capacity of approximately 1 GW of which more than 135 MW in the Netherlands.

Advised Bakker Goedhart on the establishment of Huis van Bakkers, a joint venture with Bakkerij Visser and Bakkerij BACU, which focuses on the supply of fresh bread and bread specialties to the 700+ Dutch and Belgian branches of Jumbo Supermarkten.

Advised IK Partners (“IK”), a leading European private equity firm that has entered into a strategic partnership with Trustmoore, an international fund and corporate services provider. IK will invest in the company through its IK Small Cap IV Fund, acquiring a majority stake.

Advising Söderberg & Partners (“S&P”) on another collaboration, this time involving its partners ConceptBenefits and APS in their cooperation with 100%helder. This collaboration creates a strong full service platform in the field of pension and income advisory services.

Advising AEQUITA on its acquisition of the European petrochemicals business of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).

Advised IK Partners ("IK") with the acquisition of Domek Group ("Domek"), a leading Dutch financial services intermediary focused on serving non-native communities in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. With IK's investment, Domek will accelerate its next phase of growth by introducing additional languages, launching adjacent service lines and pursuing further geographic expansion

Advisering van AEQUITA bij de overname van de Europese petrochemische activiteiten van Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).

Advised Unigel Participações S.A. and certain subsidiaries on the successful completion of a cross-border restructuring involving over USD 800 million in debt. This restructuring led to new investments, bonds, convertible bonds, and Dutch depositary receipts for shares in Unigel's Dutch parent company.

Advising Freshstream Investments LLP on entering into a strategic partnership with leading Dutch jewellery and lifestyle brand ‘My Jewellery’, together with CEO and founder Sharon Hilgers and CFO/CTO Vilmar Bliekendaal.

Advised Bent Pixels, together with Faegre Drinker, on the acquisition of Sunny State Agency, a Netherlands based influencer and creator marketing agency. With this transaction, Bent Pixels strengthens its presence in Europe and further expands its capabilities in brand partnerships and creator led marketing.

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"Houthoff is very responsive, diligent and, at the same time, has a practical mindset. It is equipped with a big and knowledgeable team to handle complex matters."

Chambers Global & Europe

Corporate/M&A: 250 million and above (2026 Edition)

"Houthoff houses a team of dedicated professionals who are able to focus on what matters and adapt to changing deal conditions."

Chambers Global & Europe

Corporate/M&A: 250 million and above (2026 Edition)

Ranked

Chambers Global & Europe

Corporate/M&A: 250 million and above (2026 Edition)

Ranked in Tier 1

Legal 500

Commercial, Corporate and M&A (2026 Edition)

"Individual team members are easy to contact and fast responding. A pleasure to speak to the team members. To the point but with time for the background of requests for advice."

Legal 500

Commercial, Corporate and M&A (2026 Edition)

Publications

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6 March 2026

Mergers & Acquisitions Laws and Regulations 2026, Relevant Authorities and Legislation. ICLG.

Alexander Kaarls, Willem Liedenbaum, Kasper van der Sanden, ,

8 November 2025

When a title is not a title. WPNR. (in Dutch)

Jasmijn Harms, Zinke Lansink

1 October 2025

Red flags from black boxes. Maandblad voor Ondernemingsrecht. (In Dutch)

Ivar Brouwer

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Esteemed market leaders in Corporate/M&A

Your goals, our commitment

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SPAC

ESG & Climate Due Diligence

FDI & M&A

Tax & M&A

Software Deals

Regulatory M&A

Recent work

Advised Volvo Cars on the European divestment of its ‘Care By Volvo’ subscription business. The business was sold in the Netherlands to Ayvens, a French fleet managing and operational car leasing company owned by Société Générale.

Advised GEMA on the acquisition of a majority stake in the SoundAware Group, an established provider of digital services for recognizing music, events, and media content, with its own industry-leading music recognition technology.

Advised Renewi plc, a pure-play recycling company, on the public offer by Macquarie and BCI on the entire issued share capital of Renewi by means of a scheme of arrangement. Renewi is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam.

Advised Brembo, the world leader in the design and production of high-performance braking systems and components for top manufacturers of cars, motorbikes, commercial and racing vehicles, on the relocation of its legal seat to the Netherlands.

Advised the shareholder committee of Essent on the EUR 9.5 billion (auction) sale of Essent to Germany's RWE, the demerger of Essent and the EUR 2.6 billion refinancing of Enexis (grid operator), the `carve out' of Essent Environment and Borssele.

Advised IK Partners on the sale of its portfolio company Yellow Hive to IK Partners' first continuation fund, IK Strategic Opportunities I.

Advised Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corporation (SPAC) on its intended business combination with NewAmsterdam Pharma and listing of the combined entity on Nasdaq.

Advised the French Sogestran group, as part of a consortium of law firms led by Jeantet (France), on its acquisition of Reederei Jaegers GmbH, a German shipping company specializing in inland waterway liquid bulk transport.

Advised Recharge.com, the European leader in prepaid payments, on its acquisition of Giftcloud Limited from Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN), marking a strategic and accelerated expansion into the fast-growing B2B rewards space.

Advised Platinum Equity on the sale of Landal GreenParks, operator of holiday parks in Europe, to Roompot.

Advised on the direct listing and admission to trading of all ordinary shares of The London Tunnels PLC on Euronext Amsterdam and subsequent placings of new shares.

Advised Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance Nederland on the carve-out of Findio (a provider of car finance products) out of the CACF Nederland group and the sale of Findio to FCA Bank.

Advised Carlyle and Ares Management Credit funds on their EUR 800 million strategic investment in the form of preferred equity in Your.World.

Assisted e& in forming a strategic joint venture with PPF Telecom Group. e& acquired a controlling stake (50% plus one economic share) in PPF Telecom Group. The transaction value is EUR 2.15 billion, with a potential earn-out of up to EUR 350 million.

Advised and represented the shareholders of Fe Corporation B.V. on the sale of the IKEA retail operations in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to Inter IKEA.

Advised Kemira Oyj on the divestment of its Oil & Gass activities, which included a carve-out of certain activities at Kemira's site at Botlek.

Advised the (future) 50/50 joint venture between Sasol and Topsoe on the establishment and signing of a joint venture agreement solidifying both parties' commitment to produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and contribute to global efforts in combating climate change.

Advised the New York based private equity firm Crestview Partners on the acquisition of TenCate Grass from Royal TenCate.

Advised Castik Capital on its acquisition of the Andra Tech Group, a leading group of companies specialising in the manufacturing of high-precision, complex components for €500-1000 million.

Advised Renewi Overheidsdiensten on the termination of their cooperation with the municipality of The Hague in N.V. Haagse Milieu Services (HMS).

Advised Vauban Infrastructure Partners on the acquisition of Boreal Holding AS, a leading public transport provider in Norway, from Everbright Overseas Infrastructure Investment Fund.

Advised Stellantis N.V. on the legal merger between Peugeot Nederland N.V., Citroën Nederland B.V. and Opel Nederland B.V.

Advised Bridgepoint a leading private asset growth investor, on the acquisition of the entire share capital of NMi Topco B.V. (NMi) from the American private equity fund Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Advises Lumileds International on a definitive agreement under which San’an Optoelectronics and Inari Amertron Berhad will acquire Lumileds Holding B.V. and its European and Asian subsidiaries.

Represented IMI Fabi S.p.A., a global talc manufacturer, in the completion of the purchase of the Elementis talc business from Elementis plc, a global specialty chemicals company.

Advised Ali M. Barwani Investment Co (BVI) on the sale and transfer of Oceanco, universally recognised for designing and constructing bespoke super-yachts that redefine the limits of naval architecture, to an American technology entrepreneur.

Advises Oceanco, universally recognised for designing and constructing bespoke super-yachts, on the intended acquisition of Alewijnse, a highly renowned provider of tailored electrical and automation solutions.

Advised Authentic Brands Group LLC, together with Latham & Watkins, with the acquisition of a controlling ownership interest in substantially all of the intellectual property of Guess?,Inc..

Advised Carlyle on the acquisition of the FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) business from Altera Infrastructure, a leading offshore energy infrastructure company.

Advised Sureserve Group, a leading UK service provider that offers housing associations and public sector clients a comprehensive range of technical compliance and energy transition services, on its acquisition of Bonarius.

Advised Büter Group, a leading player in the European hydraulics industry, in connection with its sale to NPM Capital, the investment arm of the family-company SHV Group.

Advised Nedvest and Techone, a leading Dutch Managed Service Provider and trusted IT partner for SMEs, on the sale of Techone B.V. to KKR.

Advised Mollie on the acquisition of British fintech GoCardless in a deal aimed at creating a new European market leader in the fragmented payments market.

Advising Van Loon Group on its acquisition by Van Rooi. As a result of this acquisition, a company will be created that is active across all levels of the food chain.

Advised Bakker Goedhart on the establishment of Huis van Bakkers, a joint venture with Bakkerij Visser and Bakkerij BACU, which focuses on the supply of fresh bread and bread specialties to the 700+ Dutch and Belgian branches of Jumbo Supermarkten.

Advised IK Partners (“IK”), a leading European private equity firm that has entered into a strategic partnership with Trustmoore, an international fund and corporate services provider. IK will invest in the company through its IK Small Cap IV Fund, acquiring a majority stake.

Advising Söderberg & Partners (“S&P”) on another collaboration, this time involving its partners ConceptBenefits and APS in their cooperation with 100%helder. This collaboration creates a strong full service platform in the field of pension and income advisory services.

Advising AEQUITA on its acquisition of the European petrochemicals business of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).

Advisering van AEQUITA bij de overname van de Europese petrochemische activiteiten van Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC).

Advising Freshstream Investments LLP on entering into a strategic partnership with leading Dutch jewellery and lifestyle brand ‘My Jewellery’, together with CEO and founder Sharon Hilgers and CFO/CTO Vilmar Bliekendaal.

Key contacts

KirstenBerger

BramCaudri

Philipvan der Eijk

Guillettevan Grinsven

JasmijnHarms

AlexanderKaarls

PhilippeKönig

JacquesKröner

WillemLiedenbaum

MichielPannekoek

JettyTukker

Paulde Vries

RichardWitvliet

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"Houthoff is very responsive, diligent and, at the same time, has a practical mindset. It is equipped with a big and knowledgeable team to handle complex matters."

Chambers Global & Europe

"Houthoff houses a team of dedicated professionals who are able to focus on what matters and adapt to changing deal conditions."

Chambers Global & Europe

Ranked

Chambers Global & Europe

Ranked in Tier 1

Legal 500

"Individual team members are easy to contact and fast responding. A pleasure to speak to the team members. To the point but with time for the background of requests for advice."

Legal 500

Publications

Recent
work

Key
contacts

Kirsten
Berger

Bram
Caudri

Philip
van der Eijk

Guillette
van Grinsven

Jasmijn
Harms

Alexander
Kaarls

Philippe
König

Jacques
Kröner

Willem
Liedenbaum

Michiel
Pannekoek

Jetty
Tukker

Paul
de Vries

Richard
Witvliet