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 assisting clients with acquisitions, as well as representing them in mergers and joint venture agreements. The team offers additional experience acting on both sides investment and fundraising rounds.
Luc Habets assists mid-market Dutch companies with cross-border acquisitions. He also has experience handling mergers.
Michiel van Schooten frequently assists clients with divestments and funding rounds. Interviewees “like working with him because he is a pragmatic guy.”
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 professional and directors’ liability cases, as well as mismanagement proceedings. The team has additional experience in financial disputes, insolvency proceedings and criminal litigation.
One client opines that Bram Thomas Craemer “is a razor-sharp litigation specialist who always puts the interest of his client in the central position.” He often assists clients with commercial disputes, including contractual litigation.
A client praises Timo Jansen for his “quick and analytical advice,” and adds that “his advice even included a pragmatic solution to implement in our business.” He has a broad practice covering financial litigation, commercial disputes and professional liability claims.