We advise and assist private and listed companies, including boards and senior executives, on the full range of corporate and governance issues.
This includes the designing of governance structures, the structuring of board independence, board procedures, conflicts of interests, takeover defenses, shareholder activism and regulatory compliance (including the Dutch Corporate Governance Code, the Market Abuse Regulation and EU Corporate Sustainability).
We have a deep understanding of the dynamics among various stakeholders in private and publicly listed companies. This enables us to provide strategic guidance in navigating sensitive situations with the right balance of diplomacy and determination.
‘Their thorough approach helps us to stay in control and manage the delicate situation we are in. Their experience and responsiveness make them unique in this area.’
(Legal 500 EMEA 2024)
‘An excellent knowledge of governance practices in Europe.’
(Legal 500 EMEA 2024)
A selection of our Corporate Governance experience
Blue Skies Group, a joint venture company between Lidl and Kaufland parent Schwarz Gruppe and MAC Beheer, in inquiry proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal
Permanent counsel to Stichting Continuïteit AMG, the defence foundation of Amsterdam Euronext listed global critical materials company AMG Critical Materials N.V.
Stichting Raeger, a foundation specializing in the treatment and counselling of children with autism, in inquiry proceedings before the Dutch Enterprise Chamber
Atradius Dutch State Business (ADSB), the Export Credit Agency for the Netherlands, on the financial restructuring of Royal IHC and the sale of IQIP. ADSB occupied in these matters a controlling position in the board of Stichting Continuïteit IHC, the sole shareholder of Royal IHC
Our offices are located in the Rembrandt Tower, Amsterdam’s landmark office building.