Dirkzwager is a domestic Dutch law firm with offices in Arnhem and Nijmegen.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is best known in the Netherlands for its M&A offering. The firm has a strong presence on mid-cap Dutch M&A deals and works with a mix of international and domestic acquirers and sellers.
Although capable of delivering advice in several sectors it has a strong focus on the health and energy sectors.
Key clients
Key recent clients include Rubis Terminal, Arcadis Nederland, Obton and Coppa Consultancy.
Research period review: 31st edition (2020/2021)
One recent highlight saw the firm advise Rubis Terminal on the high-value sale of a stake to I Squared Capital.
In staffing changes partner Ton Lekkerkerker left the firm at the start of 2021.
Deal highlights: 31st edition (2020/2021)
I Squared Capital €1 billion acquisition of a 45% stake in Rubis Terminal
Arcadis million acquisition of Over Morgen
Coppa Consultancy acquisition of a majority stake in NEW HG
Roosendaal/Kruisland 34,539KW solar park
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/21)
"Hands-on practical legal advice - committed."
"Good communication and legal advice."
"Practical, hands-on, good sector knowledge."
"Quality of work, always available, involved in the process and nice people. "
"Broad knowledge, realistic and practical approach, holds all stakeholders on track and prevents pitfalls due to emotional elements at buyer/seller side."
"Dirkzwager has an experienced senior team that has in-depth knowledge in M&A, stakeholder management, regulatory and employment, they have senior partners who are hands-on working on transactions and think in solutions."
"Good expertise - speed - think along - good communication."
"Clear, pragmatic, involved, high quality of work. "
"Good communication and legal advice."
"Good communicator, hands-on, practical."
"Good communicator, practical and account-focused."
"Direct, pragmatic and very responsive. Great depth when other specialist knowledge is needed."
"Not afraid to give her opinion even if it does not suit her client. "
"Good communication - excellent legal expertise - thinking along in the process."
