DLA Piper Netherlands

𝐃𝐋𝐀 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 2024 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬. DLA Piper has been ranked #1 for deal count in the 2024 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥, 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐱, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. This recognition highlights our exceptional performance in M&A transactions and reaffirms our position as a leading adviser on complex and high-profile deals worldwide. Jochem Beurskens, " Securing top rankings in the league tables underlines our position as the adviser of choice for landmark transactions. It demonstrates our ability to navigate the most intricate deals across jurisdictions, delivering value and driving success for our clients."   This achievement is a testament to the expertise, collaboration, and dedication of our global team. Thank you to our clients and teams for contributing to this success. #dlapiper #globalrankings #leaguetables

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬   As the volume of business data continues to grow, identifying risks is becoming increasingly challenging and time-consuming. How can legal and compliance teams keep up? Join us for an 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 to explore how AI can streamline and enhance your risk management process. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Wednesday 22 January 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: DLA Piper Amsterdam, Strawinskyhuis   Hosted by our experts Léon E.J. Korsten, Ilan Sherr and Joost Haans, this session promises engaging discussions and actionable insights for leveraging AI in compliance and risk management.   Register your interest via https://lnkd.in/eYNnU6JU to secure your spot. We look forward to welcoming you!   #DLAPiper #AI #Compliance #RiskManagement #LegalInnovation

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 The gambling sector in the Netherlands is facing growing risks from class actions, with cases increasingly targeting licensing issues and compensation claims. In this episode of our series, The Class Action Chronicles, Richard van Schaik and Marnix Holtzer discuss why the industry is becoming an attractive target for claimants and how global campaigns are influencing local actions. Legal challenges are expanding beyond licensing to include issues like market abuse and duty of care for vulnerable gamblers. As these trends gain momentum, preparing for potential claims is more important than ever. Watch the video to learn more visit our webpage via https://lnkd.in/eA3Unx6R, and connect with our team for guidance on building a strong global defense strategy. #ClassActions #Gambling #Licensing

A warm welcome to Rima Tahmasian, Sergio Veldbloem, Sander van Lier, Tom Bizot, Kian Kashanian, M. Kemal Aleksander Altan and Tim van der Velden (not pictured) who joined us this month. We wish you all the best here at DLA Piper! #DLAPiper #newjoiners

We wish you all the best for a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. Happy 2025!

We’re very excited to host an inspiring evening of learning, connection, and powerful insights during this “𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱” event at our Amsterdam office on Thursday 23 January 2025. This exclusive panel discussion, organised by Global Women Connect - Europe Chapter, will feature senior leaders and founders in renewable energy, sustainability, and business coaching. Don’t miss their stories, challenges, and strategies for entrepreneurial success. You can register via the link in the message below. We look forward to welcoming you! #DLAPiper #BridgingtheGap Manon den Boer Migoza Maclean

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 The financial sector in the Netherlands is a growing focus for class actions, with increasing claims related to both financial products and ESG issues. In this episode of The Class Actions Chronicles, Marnix Holtzer and Tom Hautvast explore key developments driving this trend, including the shift toward ESG-related claims and the heightened scrutiny on financial institutions. These actions are not just a local concern – they often have global implications. Understanding the landscape and preparing for potential risks is crucial for organisations operating in this sector. Watch the video, visit our webpage via https://lnkd.in/eA3Unx6R and reach out to our experts for support in building your global defense strategy. #ClassActions #FinancialSector

As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, partners, and colleagues for your trust and collaboration throughout 2024. It has been a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration in the year ahead. May your holiday season be filled with warmth, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones. Wishing you a prosperous and successful 2025! #happyholidays #dlapiper

𝐃𝐋𝐀 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 2024. DLA Piper's Real Estate team advised Corum Eurion SCPI, a fund managed by Corum Asset Management, on the acquisition of Phase II of Retail Park Plein Westermaat in Hengelo, the Netherlands. The transaction involved approximately 25,000 square meters of retail space, leased to prominent tenants such as Media Markt, Praxis, Coolblue, Intersport and Bever.   Led by Hans-Mark Giezen and Axel Visschedijk the team included: Sven van der Meer, Ernst Haverkamp, Luca van Silfhout MRE, Nicole Collard, Isabel de Leeuw, Beau Ruhaak, Gijs Habets, Iman Boukhedmi and Thijs Haverbeke.   We sincerely thank Corum Asset Management CORUM L'Epargne for entrusting us with this transaction and congratulate them on another notable acquisition in the Netherlands in 2024. Read more about the transaction on Property NL: https://lnkd.in/eVszhEbN #dlapiper #realestateadvisory

𝐃𝐋𝐀 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐚𝐥-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐱 & 𝐔𝐧𝐨𝐱/𝐙𝐰𝐚𝐧 In a dual-track process, DLA Piper successfully advised Unilever, a global leader in consumer goods, on the sale of its iconic brands CONIMEX to Paulig Group and Unox and Zwan to Zwanenberg Food Group – both binding offers.   Both transactions were led by Henk Arnold Sijnja and Laura (Helena) Smit. The core M&A team included Flip Kaptein, and Pim Stoop. Our colleagues Rutger Stoop and Noa Naaman (IP), Martijn van Wanroij (Competition) and Leopold Ecker (Employment) provided essential support on key aspects of the transactions. DLA Piper's collaboration is a testament to the power of teamwork and shared success!   Henk Arnold Sijnja: "We are proud to have contributed to the successful execution of Unilever's strategy. I am equally proud of the DLA Piper team, whose commitment and dedication to these transactions was paramount to the successful delivery of our services."   We extend our gratitude to all parties involved for their pleasant cooperation, including ABN AMRO Bank N.V., BarentsKrans, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, Rabobank, Squarefield and Houlihan Lokey. #dlapiper #dealclosure