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Chambers Global Guide, The Netherlands, edition 2009
Uit de Chambers, een internationale gids met per land classificaties en aanbevelingen:
Capital Markets: Equity
Reinout Slot has gained the attention of the market with his work on mid-market IPOs and bond programmes. He is singled out as a "solid adviser" at CMS Derks Star Busmann, who "listens carefully to his clients."
Real Estate (2009)
The lawyers at this firm's property and government practice come up with "creative solutions and do a good job working together as a team." While the practice has seen a number of recent departures, it nevertheless remains active in the field and has recently become increasingly busy with real estate portfolio investments and investment funds. Clients include institutional investors, building companies, property developers, housing corporations and municipal and provincial authorities. Roland Bos is head of the firm's property notarial practice, while tax adviser Willie Ambergen is a key member of the team.
Competition/European Law (2009)
This team is divided between the firm's Dutch and Belgian offices, with its lead partner based in Brussels. Its wide-ranging workload includes merger control matters, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance, state aid and regulatory work at both Dutch and European level, and the lawyers regularly appear on cases before the Court of First Instance, the Commission and the NMa. The team is currently representing Danske Fiskeres Producent Organisation in a case against the NMa regarding a fine imposed in the 'shrimp cartel'. It also attracts clients from a number of different sectors, including media, pharmaceuticals and energy, among others, with highlight work including advising Stork on the competition aspects of the divestiture of one of its subsidiaries to Rheinmetall.
Department head Robert Bosman has an enviable reputation in the sector for his supreme knowledge of both Dutch and European competition law, and for his broad expertise.
Corporate/M&A (2009)
This "very responsive, down-to-earth and deal-oriented team" maintains a strong position in the Dutch mid-market. Due to the CMS network and close links with overseas offices, the team is also involved in a number of transactions on an international scale. It has seen a particular increase over the last year in transactions involving Russian investors. The team's client list includes Corporate Express and Armstrong World Industries. It recently acted for Econcern on the establishment of Ampere Equity Fund, and was also instructed by ABP The Investments on the sale of the Crowne Plaza Amsterdam Center Hotel.
Roman Tarlavski is described as "a tough negotiator but always aware of the client's objectives." He recently advised Digene on matters of Dutch law in its merger with QIAGEN.
Restructuring/ Insolvency (2009)
As part of the CMS network, this firm has a strong international presence, a notable reputation and plentiful resources; however, most of its work is based in the region, with four offices serving the market nationwide. Working out of Utrecht, the insolvency and restructuring team performs an advisory and administrative function for clients needing services in bankruptcy, debt and restructuring. The group is particularly noted for its work on behalf of creditors in bankruptcies, and Marcel Groenewegen is praised for his work in insolvency law, where he acts as adviser and trustee. In affiliation with Hasche Sigle in Germany and Cameron McKenna in the UK, the team provides some strong cross-border expertise.
Intellectual Property: Patent (2009)
CMS Derks Star Busmann's Willem Hoorneman enters the rankings with his "straight-talking but pleasant manner." He is experienced in acting in infringement cases and providing advice on licensing, and is well thought of by clients as a reliable adviser on patent matters.
IT & IT Outsourcing (2009)
"Impressively determined," Hendrik Struik works out of CMS Derks Star Busmann in Utrecht, offering a specialist national and international IT and IP practice that has involved him representing clients on both transactional and litigious matters.
The European Legal 500, The Netherlands, edition 2009
In de Legal 500, de grootste gids met referenties uit de juridische wereld, wordt CMS Derks Star Busmann in de editie 2009 genoemd als vijfde grootste kantoor van Nederland.
Op het gebied van Capital Markets wordt CMS Derks Star Busmann genoemd in de top 3.
CMS Derks Star Busmann’s practice is led by Reinhout Slot. The team acted for DNC De Nederlanden Compagnie in connection with the public bid by Adecco on all of the shares of its capitals. Other standout instructions include acting for Phanos Capital Group on several public offerings of hypo-notes securities.
Op het gebied van Construction wordt CMS Derks Star Busmann genoemd in de top 3.
CMS Derks Star Busmann’s 11-partner construction team is led by Arno Moret. The team is assisting Koninklijke BAM Groep on infrastructure and commercial real estate matters for projects in Amsterdam. Tjeerd Meijer and Petra Heemskerk are recommended. The team also advises the University of Utrecht on public procurement and construction matters.
Op het gebied van EU and competition wordt CMS Derks Star Busmann genoemd in de top 3.
Robert Bosman heads the Dutch part of CMS Derks Star Busmann’s competition offering. The team is representing AEX-listed company, Ballast Nedam, in a case pending before the CFI.
Op het gebied van Employment wordt CMS Derks Star Busmann genoemd in de top 3.
CMS Derks Star Busmann’s head of practice Michiel van Dijk and his team offer clients ‘ accurate and speedy advice’. The team is adept at handling international work.
Op het gebied van Environment and planning wordt CMS Derks Star Busmann genoemd in de top 2.
Frans Otten is the key lawyer at CMS Derks Star Busmann. Frank Leyendeckers advises almost all major property developers, construction companies and property funds with respect to environmental issues, planning and zoning. Bart van Meer advises both developers and users on the development and exploitation of large leisure centres such as the stadium of FC Utrecht and Vitesse-Arnhem. Clients include AM Development, BAM Vastgoed, Rabo Vastgoed, and Delta Lloyd Vastgoed.
Op het gebied van Fraud and white-collar crime wordt CMS Derks Star Busmann genoemd in de top 2.
The team at CMS Derks Star Busmann handles crime cases, EU fraud, tax fraud and environmental cases.
Op het gebied van Insurance wordt CMS Derks Star Busmann genoemd in de top 2.
At CMS Derks Star Busmann, Leonard Böhmer advises on all insurance matters, including litigation.
Op het gebied van Media and entertainment wordt CMS Derks Star Busmann genoemd in de top 2.
Willem Hoorneman heads the media practice at CMS Derks Star Busmann where he advises FIFA, UEFA and a number of broadcast organisations. The team has advised TV production companies including Wannahaves and Palm Plus Productions. The team also has a dedicated sports practice, led by Dolf Segaar.
Op het gebied van Mediation wordt CMS Derks Star Busmann genoemd in de top 1.
At CMS Derks Star Busmann John Bosnak is chairman of the Dutch Association of Attorney-Mediators. He is also a certified mediator at the Netherlands Mediation Institute, and is a member of the Association of Mediators in the Construction Industry.
Op het gebied van Real estate wordt CMS Derks Star Busmann genoemd in de top 2.
Ivo van Heijst leads CMS Derks Star Busmann’s 15-partner team. The team advises large property developers, construction and housing companies, municipalities, and also counts a large number of financial institutions as clients including FGH Bank, Delta Lloyds, and IVG Immobilien. The team acted for Fortis Vastgoed in relation to the Bos & Lommer complex.
Op het gebied van Restructuring and insolvency wordt CMS Derks Star Busmann genoemd in de top 2.
Jan Willem Bouman heads the team at CMS Derks Star Busmann, which has been advising on various aspects on the insolvency of Lehman Brothers, and advising regarding restructuring and insolvency of a group of companies in the packaging industry.
OverFusies.nl
Ons kantoor wordt als volgt genoemd: CMS Derks Star Busmann komt met stip binnen op nummer 7. Wat geldt voor Loyens & Loeff, gaat ook op voor CMS. CMS heeft veel deals in het middensegment van de markt, hetgeen resulteert in een mooie positie op de ranglijst.
Roman Tarlavski van CMS Derks Star Busmann is een nieuwe naam in de ranglijst gesorteerd naar aantal deals. Tarlavski staat met acht deals en €190 miljoen op de zevende plaats. Hij adviseerde onder andere pensioenfonds ABP bij de verkoop van het Crown Plaza Hotel in Amsterdam voor €72 miljoen.
Property NL 2009
In de PropertyNL Vastgoedjuristen Top-20 staat CMS Derks Star Busmann op de negende plaats.