Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market, band 2
What the team is known for: Lexence is a strong Dutch firm with a notable focus on advising founders, shareholders and company management on divestments. The law firm also has an impressive track record of assisting clients with acquisitions, as well as representing them in mergers and joint venture agreements. Recently the firm has been particularly active on transactions in the healthcare and technology sectors.
Strengths provided by Chambers: “The team is straight, to the point and pragmatic whilst covering potential legal risks.”
Notable Practitioners: Luc Habets assists clients with sales and acquisitions, often within the healthcare sector. He has experience advising shareholders. “He is a seasoned M&A lawyer who manages situations very confidently.”
Dispute Resolution, band 4
What the team is known for: Lexence is particularly active in commercial litigation, including representing clients in shareholder and contractual disputes. The law firm also acts for clients on liability cases, as well as mismanagement proceedings. The team has additional experience in financial disputes, insolvency proceedings and criminal litigation.
Strengths provided by Chambers: “Lexence team has creative, to-the-point and intelligent lawyers with lots of different expertise within the team. Lexence lawyers can provide substantive input and can also respond quickly to ongoing issues. They provide high-quality service and maximum level of responsiveness in a very comprehensive way.”
Notable Practitioners: Bram Thomas Craemer has a strong focus on advising clients on contractual disputes, as well as preliminary relief proceedings. “Bram Thomas Craemer is a very strategic, charismatic litigator and negotiator. Bram is always one step ahead of the other parties and he thinks very strategically.”
Timo Jansen often assists clients with injunctive relief proceedings and investigations into allegations of mismanagement. “Timo is pragmatic, able to quickly analyse complex matters and to formulate arguments with razor-sharp clarity. His presentation in court is impressive.”
Banking & Finance – Netherlands
Foreign expert in UK
Charles Destrée of Lexence represents borrowers and lenders in domestic and cross-border transactions. He has extensive experience advising clients on securitisation structures, refinancing, and acquisition financing.
Strengths provided by Chambers: “Charles is a seasoned partner and adviser in both private and public financial law. He has a broad and international background, and never seems stressed despite challenging circumstances. Charles’ advice is always sound, pragmatic and comprehensive.”
