Insights

Insights on Dutch post-exit founder capital, including holding structures, investment vehicles, family capital, SPVs, co-investments, private equity rollovers and governance after selling a company.

A practical overview of indemnities in Dutch acquisition agreements and their role in allocating specific known risks between buyer and seller.

Employee participation plans can help Dutch startups and scaleups attract and retain talent, but the right structure depends on tax, cap table, governance, investor approvals, vesting, leaver provisions and exit treatment.

Advisor shares, SARs and vested equity are common in Dutch startups and scaleups. But not every equity promise makes someone a shareholder. This article explains the difference between actual shares, contractual claims, SARs and minority shareholder rights in a Dutch BV.

A practical overview of legal due diligence in Dutch M&A transactions and how due diligence findings affect the SPA and transaction structure.

A practical overview of how conditions precedent are used in Dutch M&A transactions to manage signing-to-closing risk.

Practical guide to the signing-to-closing process in Dutch M&A transactions, including closing agendas, CP satisfaction, deliverables, funds flow, powers of attorney and post-closing actions.

A practical overview of employee transfer rules in Dutch asset deals and their impact on M&A transactions and post-closing integration.

The Dutch M&A and private equity market in 2026 is active, but selective. Based on PwC, McKinsey and EY market insights, this article discusses K-shaped dealmaking, PE discipline, AI-driven diligence, carve-outs and legal preparation for Dutch transactions.