Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market, band 1
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: “We receive very proactive and pragmatic advice from the Lexence team on complex matters.” “The lawyers always try to find an optimal outcome between several commercial and legal aspects.” “One of the characteristics of Lexence is that they handle complicated work in a straightforward and practical manner.”
Notable Practitioners: Luc Habets assists clients with sales and acquisitions, often within the healthcare sector. He has experience advising shareholders.
“He is to the point, and he understands how to explain things so that non-legal people understand as well.” “Luc Habets is able to distinguish the important legal issues and leave the other issues aside.”
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: “The lawyers are able to translate complexity to rather simple proportions and corresponding actions.” “Lexence carefully analysed the path that leads to the best outcome for us.”
Notable Practitioners: Bram Thomas Craemer has a strong focus on advising clients on commercial disputes, as well as defending them against allegations of criminal behaviour. “He is a pleasant person to work with, who is strong in setting out the strategy and managing our expectations.”
Timo Jansen often assists clients with injunctive relief proceedings and investigations into allegations of mismanagement.
Banking & Finance – Netherlands
Foreign expert in UK
Charles Destrée of Lexence is admitted to practice both in the Netherlands and in England and Wales. He has experience assisting UK-based clients with Dutch regulatory issues.
