Lawyer for company acquisitions, sales and mergers

The solicitors at Fruytier Lawyers in Business have extensive experience and legal expertise in advising on mergers, demergers and company acquisitions. These are often cross-border transactions, for which we call on our foreign partners in the LAW network.

Engaging a solicitor for a company acquisition is not only wise from a legal point of view, but also ensures a smooth process – from negotiation to signing.

The Fruytier Lawyers in Business team

We are often involved in – and advise on – the sale of our clients’ businesses and, where necessary, a solicitor specialising in company acquisitions will do so in consultation with other professionals. These include accountants, tax specialists and corporate finance consultants. This ensures that we do not lose sight of our clients’ financial and tax interests. Our specialists provide advice on setting up joint ventures, organising management buy-outs and management buy-ins, and advise on often difficult acquisitions of family businesses, for example.

Legal assistance with company acquisitions

We assist clients by, among other things, conducting due diligence in company acquisitions, maintaining contact with prospective buyers and sellers, and drafting letters of intent (LOI) and legal documents. As solicitors specialising in company acquisitions, we also regularly act as advisers in share transactions, asset transactions (asset deals), asset-liability transactions, SME company acquisitions and similar transactions.

We believe it is important that mergers and acquisitions are not made more complicated than necessary and that efficiency is paramount. We take all our clients’ interests into account, because we have the necessary disciplines on board. The solicitors at Fruytier Lawyers in Business are characterised by their creative and pragmatic approach and have knowledge of entrepreneurs and their businesses.

The role of the solicitor in an acquisition or merger

The successful completion of a company takeover, sale or merger depends on many factors. Ultimately, it is about reaching an agreement, but before that can happen, a detailed route must be followed. A route that involves various legal aspects. One of our corporate law solicitors specialising in company takeovers can play an important role in this process.

A solicitor specialising in company acquisitions can assist you with:

• Drafting a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) or confidentiality agreement

• Conducting a due diligence investigation

• Conducting negotiations

• Assessing and determining indemnities

• Recording agreements and intentions in a letter of intent

• Drafting the share purchase agreement (SPA) or asset purchase agreement (APA)

Why choose a solicitor for a company takeover?

A company takeover is often a complex and lengthy process, involving many different interests. These include those of the purchasing party, the selling party, but also shareholders or staff. In addition to conducting negotiations, an acquisition, sale or merger requires the drafting and review of the necessary documents. Targeted advice from a solicitor on the legal aspects will put you in a stronger position. Not to mention the advantage of an objective view for making the right choice. For you and your company.

By engaging a commercial lawyer specialising in company acquisitions at an early stage, you can ensure that the acquisition process, the negotiations and the completion of an acquisition, sale or merger are legally watertight, so that you are not faced with any surprises. Together, we will work to achieve the best deal.

The specialist business acquisition solicitors at Fruytier Lawyers in Business have assisted with numerous mergers and business acquisitions over the years. We are happy to give you a few examples of our activities in the field of mergers and business acquisitions:

• In mid-2018, Fruytier assisted a large independent tank management company with its sale.

• In early 2017, Fruytier assisted a Dutch company active in tank construction with the acquisition of a high-end manufacturer of technical components.

• In the summer of 2016, Fruytier assisted with an asset deal involving the acquisition by a Dutch holding company of activities in the energy sector in Italy.

• In 2016, Fruytier advised a company active in the rental/lease of transport equipment on the sale of a minority interest to a French company.

• In 2016, Fruytier assisted a company in negotiations on the acquisition of a cold storage centre in the Netherlands.

• At the end of 2016, Fruytier negotiated the complete sale of shares for a high-end bicycle parts manufacturer.

• In the spring of 2016, Fruytier assisted the owner of a trust company in the sale of his shares to the other shareholders.

• At the end of 2015, Fruytier assisted with the acquisition of a supplier of biogas installations.

• In 2015, Fruytier advised on the purchase of a renowned Amsterdam hotel and associated real estate.

• In 2015, Fruytier assisted and advised an international start-up on setting up a Dutch holding structure.

• In 2015, Fruytier advised a company on the acquisition of the Western European gas activities of a global oil concern.

• In 2015, Fruytier assisted a company active in the energy sector in negotiations on the purchase of activities.

• In mid-2014, Fruytier advised a company in the installation technology sector on the sale of certain business units.

• In 2014, Fruytier advised a company active in tank construction on the negotiations for the acquisition of a Spanish company.

• In 2014, Fruytier advised a company active in the chip sector (semiconductors) on the sale of certain business units.

• In 2014, Fruytier advised a company active in technical installations on the acquisition of business units from a competitor.

• In early 2014, Fruytier advised on the sale of shares in a company active in childcare.

• In the summer of 2014, Fruytier assisted a client in the metal and technology sector with a highly successful restart after bankruptcy.

• In the spring of 2014, Fruytier’s mergers and acquisitions team assisted an English investor in acquiring a stake in a Dutch company that operates an online ticket shop.

• In early 2014, Fruytier advised a Chinese biotech company on acquiring a stake in a Dutch company.

• At the end of 2013, Fruytier advised on a management buy-out.

• At the end of 2013, Fruytier advised a British multinational in the healthcare sector on the acquisition of a Dutch industry peer.

• In 2013, Fruytier assisted a Chinese client in the automotive sector with the acquisition of a large real estate project in the Netherlands.

• In mid-2013, Fruytier supervised the buy-out of a co-shareholder.

• In 2013, Fruytier advised a listed Australian multinational on the sale of its Dutch activities.

• At the end of 2012, Fruytier advised a company active in the chemical sector on the acquisition of an industry peer.

• In mid-2012, Fruytier advised on the sale and transfer of assets of a Dutch company to a German buyer.

• In the summer of 2012, Fruytier advised a Dutch company on the sale of a cinema and catering company.

• In the summer of 2012, Fruytier advised a Dutch gas supplier on the acquisition of the Dutch and Belgian activities of a competitor.

• In 2012, Fruytier advised a Czech/Dutch company active in the chemical sector on the restructuring of its international organisation.

• In early 2012, Fruytier advised a Dutch company active in the storage sector on the acquisition of a British competitor and the relocation of its business activities from the United Kingdom to the Netherlands.

• In early 2012, Fruytier advised a Dutch company on the sale of its camping and hospitality business.

Legal advice on company acquisitions

The solicitors at Fruytier Lawyers in Business who specialise in acquisitions, mergers and sales are happy to assist you. Whether you want to acquire a company, are working on a promising merger or want to sell your company. A corporate law solicitor will be happy to assist you in supervising the company acquisition, conducting due diligence, drawing up the necessary legal documents, checking contracts and drawing up shareholder agreements and executing the notarial deed.

Our specialists in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions are Marcel Fruytier, Jop Fellinger, and Myrddin van Westendorp. If you would like additional information or tailored legal advice, please contact us. Are you looking for a committed solicitor for a company takeover? We would be happy to make an appointment with you for a no-obligation, exploratory meeting.