The Benelux law firm Stibbe operates primary offices in Amsterdam, Brussels and Luxembourg and branch offices in London and New York. The firm’s office in Luxembourg opened in 2010.
Focusses / specialisms
Within the financial and corporate space, the firm’s main strength is its M&A practice which is especially well versed in private equity and venture capital transactions. The firm also does loan work, where it is well regarded for its advice on acquisition financing mandates.
The firm covers a wide array of investment funds work as well where it advises a mix of credit institutions, investment firms, asset managers and investment firms.
Key clients
Key clients include Xerys, Frontera Capital, KKR, Investindustrial, Almacantar, the Accor Group, Atlantik, Astorg, IQ-EQ, EFG Hermes and Patrizia Real Estate Investment Management, Société Générale, Deutsche Bank and Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen – Helaba.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was active in banking, M&A and investment funds.
In banking the firm’s work focused on assisting with financings for clients connected with real estate and financial services.
The firm was visible in the investment funds space working primarily on fund raising work.
The M&A team worked on acquisitions and joint ventures for clients connected with financial services.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Mubadala Capital $1.8 billion acquisition of refinery from Petrobas