Corporate / M&A

Our specialisms

International Mergers & Acquisitions / Venture Capital / Private Equity / Joint Ventures / Corporate Governance / Restructuring / Corporate litigation & arbitration / Investment funds.

Clients engage our Corporate/M&A team for support in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity transactions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, restructurings, general corporate advice and corporate housekeeping services.

"We offer hands-on best in class specialist advice in one transactions team."

Our team has a specific focus on the technology sectors and innovative and impact investments, acquisitions and divestments for corporates and financial institutions (e.g. as corporate venture capital) and other investors. Our fully integrated multidisciplinary specialized transactions team combines knowledge about the market and its players into effective transaction strength. Our team’s added value is that we offer best in class specialist sector focused advice in one transactions team.

We have a proven track record supporting clients of TMT, IP, Media and Fashion & Retail sectors.

Market recognition

Chambers Europe 2017 - Corporate/M&A - Band 4

What the team is known for

Highlighted for its M&A expertise in the technology and health sectors in addition to its broader full-service corporate offering. It is also called upon for advice on cross-border aspects of transactions for international clients. Regularly advises domestic TMT clients on inbound investment matters.

Strengths

One source describes Kennedy Van der Laan as “a firm of approachable, technically strong and reliable lawyers.”

Another source identifies the firm’s “full-service offering, including its notary department which is a big asset, its client focus and its drive for solutions” as key strengths.