Kasper van der Sanden

Attorney-at-law | Senior Associate

Kasper advises corporates, financial sponsors, institutional investors and founder-led businesses on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including public takeover bids, strategic acquisitions and divestments, carve-outs, joint ventures, restructurings and capital markets transactions. He regularly acts for both bidders and target companies in public M&A transactions and often advises on matters in regulated and strategically important sectors, including situations involving complex regulatory frameworks, government stakeholders and significant public or political scrutiny.

Alongside his transactional practice, Kasper advises listed companies, boards, supervisory boards, shareholders and investors on corporate governance, securities regulation and shareholder rights. His background in corporate litigation informs his approach to shareholder activism and special situations.

Kasper regularly advises leading financial sponsors and investment firms, including Apax Partners, 3i, Hellman & Friedman, H2 Equity Partners, EQT, Blackstone, Castik Capital, Torqx Capital Partners and Future Business Partnership, on acquisitions, disposals, and strategic investments. In addition, Kasper is closely involved in some of the Netherlands’ largest industrial transformation and decarbonisation projects in connection with large-scale projects aimed at accelerating the Dutch energy transition and reducing industrial CO₂ emissions.

Kasper has co-authored publications in Tijdschrift Ondernemingsrecht and the Netherlands chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions. In 2024, Kasper was based in Houthoff’s New York office.

Recent Work

Consistently advising the bidder or target company on take-private transactions involving leading Netherlands-incorporated issuers, including but not limited to the public takeover bids for all of the shares in the capital of Renewi (by Macquarie Asset Management and BCI (£ 701 million)), Ordina (by Sopra Steria (€ 518 million)), Intertrust (by CSC (€ 1.8 billion)), TIE Kinetix (by SPS Commerce), and Meltwater (by Marlin Equity Partners and Altor (€ 542 million)).

Advised Castik Capital S.a.r.l. on the acquisition of paraDIGMA Group.

Advised 3i on the sale of the Weener Plastics group, producer of high-quality plastic packaging products, to US manufacturing company Silgan Holdings.

Advising large (heavy industry or energy) corporations that are active in the Dutch market, making the projects possible that will reduce CO2 emissions at a faster, more ambitious pace than would be realized in line with the commitments laid down in the Paris Agreement.

Advised European Healthcare Acquisition Growth Company B.V., a Euronext Amsterdam-listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), on the intended business combination with Croma-Pharma GmbH.

Advised Apax Partners on the sale of a majority stake in Boasso Global to KKR.

Advised Seek Limited on the sale of Brasil Online Holdings Coöperatief U.A. and Online Career Center Mexico, S.A.P.I. de C.V. to Red Arbor Holding, S.L. for a cash consideration of USD 85 million.

Advised Ease2pay N.V. on its acquisition of Involtum Holding B.V. and the related capital raise, as the first transaction utilizing the simplified prospectus regime under the EU Prospectus Regulation.

Advised Hearst Corporation on the sale of FiscAlert.

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.

Advised GP Bullhound Acquisition I SE in relation to its € 200 million IPO on Euronext Amsterdam.

Advised De Agostini in connection with the EUR 7.2 billion business combination between Pegasus Entrepreneurs and FL Entertainment.

Advised Ally Bridge Group on its €30 million PIPE investment in the business combination between BenevolentAI, a UK-based leading clinical-stage AI drug discovery company, and Odyssey Acquisition SA, a SPAC listed on Euronext Amsterdam. With this business combination, BenevolentAI is valued at €1.1 billion (pre-money) and €1.5 billion (post-money).

Advised Future Business Partnership, an impact investor focusing on sustainably-minded brands, on its investment in Naïf Care.

Advising several listed and not-listed companies on applicable securities laws, the Market Abuse Regulation, corporate governance and Dutch corporate and accounting laws.

Advising major shareholders on their shareholdings in U.S. and Dutch listed companies (also in view of (potential and actual) shareholder litigation).

Advised Lumileds, a global leader in innovative lighting solutions, in its comprehensive financial restructuring. Lumileds emerged from a Chapter 11, resulting in a leadership transition and a funded debt reduction of approximately USD 1.4 billion.

Advised several of Altice Europe's significant minority shareholders in relation to Mr Patrick Drahi's recommended public offer for Euronext Amsterdam-listed Altice Europe. After bringing proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber, Mr Drahi increased his offer price by more than 30% (from €‎ 4.11 to €‎ 5.35, i.e. an enterprise value of €‎ 6.4 billion).

Advised SPS Commerce, Inc. on the acquisition of all business and operations of TIE Kinetix, listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

Successfully represented Intertrust and its majority shareholder CSC (Netherlands) Holdings B.V. in squeeze out proceedings that follow the public offer by CSC and its resulting acquisition of Intertrust.

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 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.

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Qualifications

LL.M. Company Law (cum laude) (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
LL.B. Dutch Law (University of Amsterdam)
BSc History (University of Amsterdam)
Exchange Programme (University of Texas, Austin) (School of Law)
Exchange Programme (University of Toronto, Canada) (Faculty of Law)
Admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 2018

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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.

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.

Private Equity

Houthoff advises private equity clients on transactions, acquisitions, financing and structuring. Our team offers strategic and legal support from entry to exit.

Corporate Governance

Corporate governance provides the framework for effective management and supervision within companies. It regulates the allocation of responsibilities among the management board, the supervisory board and other stakeholders. Management board and supervisory board members bear significant obligations in that regard and face personal liability risks in cases of mismanagement or inadequate supervision.

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6 March 2026

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

24 February 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions Laws and Regulations 2025, Relevant Authorities and Legislation. ICLG.

4 March 2024

Mergers & Acquisitions Laws and Regulations 2024, Relevant Authorities and Legislation. ICLG.

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