Corporate law & acquisitions
Bavelaar Advocaten & Rechtsanwälte advises on mergers, acquisitions, due diligence and restructurings, as well as company law, joint ventures and shareholder disputes. Our lawyers have guided numerous transactions, including cross-border deals between the Netherlands and Germany, conducted in English where needed.
Our lawyers (advocaten) have guided countless acquisitions, whereas most entrepreneurs face a merger or acquisition only once or twice in their career. We put that experience to work for you.
You rarely make an acquisition, we do little else
Success in negotiations requires not only legal expertise but also an understanding of how those negotiations unfold. Because our lawyers have been involved in countless acquisitions, they know where the risks lie and where there is room to manoeuvre. We work closely with accountants and tax advisers, so that the legal, financial and tax due diligence dovetail.
What is it about?
Experience that counts at the table
For many years our lawyers were partners at leading firms, and since 1993 they have guided a considerable number of acquisitions, mergers and restructurings. As a result, our advice is not confined to the law: we think along with you on every aspect of running a business. In Dutch, German or English.
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Frequently asked questions about corporate law
Due diligence provides insight into the legal, financial and tax position of the business. It forms the basis for a well-founded purchase price and for the warranties and indemnities in the sale and purchase agreement.
Yes. We provide our support within a multidisciplinary framework and have worked closely with financial and tax advisers for many years. As a result, communication between everyone involved runs efficiently.
Yes. We advise on the most suitable legal form for your German subsidiary and work closely with German notaries, so that incorporation proceeds quickly and carefully.
Yes. We assist both buyers and sellers, from the first meeting and the investigation through to negotiating and drafting the sale and purchase agreement.
Group company law is the law that applies to a group of companies that remain legally independent but operate as a single economic unit. We advise on this under both Dutch and German law.
Often, yes. We look for an amicable settlement first and can act in mediation and arbitration. If that fails, we represent you in court proceedings.
Contact Mr. Dr. Paul Bavelaar LL.M