Mergers & Acquisitions

Pursuing a merger or acquisition is never a goal in and of itself. It is always the result of a more fundamental desire or circumstance. The Mergers and Acquisitions specialists of Dijkstra Voermans are keenly aware of this. We support you in the merger or acquisition process based on our understanding that there is more involved than just the legal aspects.

The merger or acquisition process is often intensive. Dijkstra Voermans has a dedicated team of attorneys, civil-law notaries and candidate civil-law notaries to provide professional and pragmatic support in this process. Each year, our specialists provide counsel to both purchasers and sellers in dozens of transactions. Our customers include national and international companies, investors and private equity parties.

Legal mergers and acquisitions activities

Legal assistance in this field, include the following:
· Drafting and/or reviewing a confidentiality agreement, prior to the first information exchange between parties;
· Drafting and/or reviewing a letter of intent, in which guiding principles are established for further negotiations;
· Carrying out legal due diligence investigations;
· Providing assistance for obtaining the necessary internal and external ‘ approval’ of bodies such as works councils, trade unions and/or competition authorities;
· reviewing of finance documents;
· Drafting and/or reviewing and finalising negotiations for (share) purchase agreements (including representations and warranties) and any other transaction documents;
· Drafting and/or reviewing and executing notarialë deeds of transfer of title.

Types of partnerships between enterprises

In addition to assisting in business acquisitions, our Mergers & Acquisitions attorneys also regularly provide support in establishing different kinds of partnerships between enterprises, whether it involves a joint venture undertaking or a contractual partnership. In addition, we assist our clients on a wide range of corporate law areas, including the liability of managing directors, disputes between shareholders and financial assistance matters, etc.

Corporate litigation

In the event of (a threat of) corporate disputes, our specialists have the knowledge, skills and experience to conduct legal proceedings if necessary, for example, regarding a breach of contract, breach of representations and warranties, or other legal remedies such as the legal dispute regulations or the right to institute an inquiry.

Results-oriented counsel for transactions

We work closely with other professionals such as tax advisers, accountants and corporate finance advisers. By pooling these various forms of expertise, we are able to provide decisive, result-oriented counsel for transactions. Our notarial practice is available to assist our clients in the final steps required to close the transaction. So when it comes to comprehensive legal assistance, from a promising start to a successful completion, we are the ideal partner.

Contact a Mergers and Acquisitions specialist

At Dijkstra Voermans you can rest assured that you always receive assistance from dedicated professionals devoted to providing the best possible solution to your unique case. Contact one of our employees without obligation .