Mergers and Acquisitions
A corporate takeover is a highly specialist legal operation. It is very important to involve a legal expert from the start of the takeover process. It’s worth specifying the negotiating procedure in a letter of intent, not just to ensure that all the information exchanged by the parties remains confidential, but also in order to plan the various steps in the takeover process and record the starting points. The parties may also decide to include a clause in the letter of intent preventing them from negotiating with other parties (or limiting the scope of such negotiations) as long as the letter is in force, on pain of a penalty, for example.
Attention must also be given from a very early stage to the effects of the possible termination of negotiations, the exchange of information, exclusivity, and guarantees and warranties.
A legal audit is another important part of virtually all takeovers. This is compulsory for buyers, while sellers are obliged to supply any information that they know, or ought to know, is of interest to the buyer.
Every takeover involves questions about finance, employee participation, staff and the transfer of staff that need to be answered, as well as competition issues, group company structures and Works Councils. Our takeover specialists can supervise the process and show you the way.
what our clients say about us
Matthy van Paridon more than held his own amid the typically American onslaught of advisers and endless questionnaires that came our way. Thanks in no small part to him, we had the right team of lawyers, tax advisers and financial advisers in place, and we were able to complete the deal in good harmony for everyone involved.
Matthy van Paridon’s approach was not only professional but also personal, which made a major difference. His ability to think strategically while at the same time showing empathy made him, together with his team, the ideal adviser for the sale of our practice.
Van Beek Dental Prosthetics Practice
I have known Matthy van Paridon for years and have also advised quite a few of my clients to engage him (and his team) to guide them. Without exception, they have been satisfied. That does not surprise me, given my own experience with him. When it comes to navigating matters skilfully and negotiating smartly, he is the person to turn to.
Vuurenvaart Capital consultants
Matthy van Paridon defended our interests tooth and nail and even achieved more than we had hoped for beforehand. Our expectations were exceeded during the process. Naturally, we are therefore very positive about our experience with RWV, and with Matthy in particular.
When you eventually sell the business you took over from your father, you want to do so with someone who has both knowledge and practical experience. I found that person in Matthy van Paridon. He does not get lost in legal wording, understands the numbers and does not make an issue of every minor detail. Matthy is practical, to the point and takes the burden off your shoulders.
Once, after a great deal of deliberation, you have decided to transfer your business – which feels like family – to the next generation, you want someone to guide you through the process. That person needs to know the ropes. In Matthy van Paridon, we found exactly that person.
Very occasionally, you run into an opportunity you simply cannot afford to ignore. In that case, it’s a matter of not hesitating and acting quickly and decisively. Thanks to Matthy's knowledge and experience, plus the backing of English documentation and a network of foreign contacts, Matthy and his team proved to be the ideal advisers to help us complete this deal. Read more
It was a long process during which Matthy was available for consultation at any time, always striking the right tone. His experience in the legal and financial world meant that he had a full grasp of the financial implications of the transaction. At the same time, his role also involved managing a team of bankers, financial advisers and tax lawyers. Read more
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