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By Thom Schölvinck and Julien van Oosten. Warranty & indemnity insurance (W&I insurance) is an instrument increasingly used in the Dutch merger and acquisition market. In 2023, only 4% of transactions under €25 million in Europe used W&I insurance (compared to 42,5% for larger transactions). Despite this, there have been recent developments...
Marein Smits (60) is a lawyer and has been active in mergers and acquisitions for 25 years. Arnold Mars (42) is CFO of the family business AFAS Software. Fambizz spoke with them about norms and values, ownership, and compensation. Text: Dennis Mensink Wintertaling is a law firm in Amsterdam's Zuidas district that often does things a little differently. AFAS Software also does almost everything a little differently,...
By Sandra Frommelt, Tim Carapiet-Petit, and Tessa Visser. The speakers at the spring meeting of the Corporate Litigation Association last Monday, June 17, 2024, provided an update on the Act on the Approval of Private Compositions (WHOA). The WHOA was introduced within a short timeframe three years ago as a reorganization tool and has proven to be a valuable alternative to bankruptcy and suspension of payments. Despite...
By Tessa Visser, attorney at Wintertaling. After a long wait, it's finally here: the Senate adopted the Bill amending the dispute resolution procedure and clarifying the admissibility requirements for the inquiry procedure (the "Wagevoe") on June 4, 2024. The planned changes can be explained as follows. The dispute resolution procedure includes the procedure for expulsion...
Thédoor Melchers, attorney and partner at Wintertaling, was interviewed by Advocatie about innovation and the DNA of the Zuidas, the business model of law firms, and his move to Wintertaling. Melchers: "It would be wonderful if I could finish my career and say, 'I might have contributed a little to changing a very traditional world.'" Read...
‘A brief introduction: My name is Bart Dreef, and I completed the Master's program in Commercial Legal Practice at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Last summer, I completed a student internship at Wintertaling. I enjoyed it so much that I stayed on as a working student. Now I work full-time as a paralegal, focusing primarily on corporate law matters. I will be sworn in as a lawyer soon. Why...
In early 2024, we were fortunate enough to meet Matthijs! Matthijs supported Wintertaling as a student intern from January to March 2024. Read below about Matthijs's experience with his student internship at Wintertaling! "During the two months I interned at Wintertaling, I had a fantastic experience. The internship environment at Wintertaling was open and accessible, where the...
Law firm Wintertaling has appointed Thédoor Melchers as a new M&A partner. With his arrival, the Amsterdam office adds over twenty years of (inter)national M&A experience to the team. Melchers starts immediately and will continue his M&A practice at Wintertaling. He will also help the current Amsterdam team further realize the firm's growth ambitions.
An earnout arrangement can be a good solution for certain transactions to overcome uncertainties in the purchase price. However, an earnout also entails risks, particularly for the seller. Yesterday, Marein Smits gave an impressive lecture at Nyenrode Business University on the earnout clause in M&A practice. Would you like advice on an earnout arrangement or do you have other M&A...
The Environment Act will come into effect on January 1, 2024. This act regulates everything about the physical environment in which we live and work. The Environment Act replaces 26 laws and represents a complete system overhaul. The practical implications of this act are not yet entirely clear. However, it is certain that the application for an environmental permit for construction under the Environment Act will be different from what we are currently accustomed to...
“"I think I learned the most from the assignments related to litigation and real estate. These areas of law are rarely covered in the curriculum during your studies, but they are incredibly interesting." Hi! I'm Emma, 21 years old, and I'm studying law at the University of Amsterdam. Before I interned at Wintertaling, I...
On Tuesday, September 12, Tim Carapiet-Petit from Wintertaling participated as an expert in the Rivierenland Innovation Accelerator's Collaboration Day. Thirteen startups, scaleups, and sustainability initiatives spoke with 24 experts that day as part of the accelerator, focusing on the transition to sustainable energy, logistics, and production. Tim has extensive experience with corporate/M&A matters, joint ventures, investors, and more.
Our partner Sandra Frommelt recently wrote an annotation for the JOR on a ruling by the Amsterdam District Court (ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2022:6001). Sandra writes that this ruling may put an end to a practice that has developed in recent years, where customers of bankrupt energy companies are forced to accept new terms and rates from...
Research has shown that due to climate change, Dutch dikes will not meet safety standards by 2050 if they are left in their current state. Due in particular to an increased risk of failure mechanisms, such as piping and seepage, current safety standards will prove insufficient in the long term. A key point on the...
On August 25, 2022, Marein Smits, CEO of Wintertaling, was a guest on BNR Zakendoen, where they discussed Wintertaling's employee participation culture. Listen to the interview below. https://bnr.nl/gemist?date=25-08-2022&time=14-20-18
Wintertaling – Reinvestment by Key Management in M&A | A practical look at practice
AI-generated Written by Thédoor Melchers. Management Incentive An incentive plan is often set up to motivate and reward key managers.
February 13, 2025
Podcast episode with Marein Smits
In this episode, M&A Lawyer of the Year 2024, partner and CEO of Wintertaling, Marein Smits, shares her unique perspective on
December 16, 2024
Wintertaling – Software in M&A | A practical perspective
AI-Generated With increasing digitalization and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), we see a growing number of companies developing software.
October 9, 2024
Legal Netlink Alliance 2024 Fall Meeting
Wintertaling is pleased to attend the Legal Netlink Alliance 2024 Fall Meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina, hosted by
September 12, 2024
'I want employees to be seen and heard'
At Wintertaling, we believe in a work environment where freedom and connection are central. Marein Smits joined Wintertaling three years ago.
July 17, 2024
Penalty Clause in M&A | A practical look at practice
Written by Thédoor Melchers. In acquisition contracts, buyers often try to include a penalty clause. The penalty is then linked to
July 8, 2024
W&I insurance for <25m transactions?
By Thom Schölvinck and Julien van Oosten. Warranty & indemnity insurance (W&I insurance) is an instrument that is increasingly used
July 8, 2024
Double interview Marein Smits (Wintertaling) and Arnold Mars (AFAS Software)
Marein Smits (60) is a lawyer and has been active in mergers and acquisitions in that role for 25 years. Arnold Mars (42)
July 3, 2024
Corporate Litigation Association findings: three years of WHOA in practice
By Sandra Frommelt, Tim Carapiet-Petit and Tessa Visser. The speakers at the spring meeting of the Corporate Litigation Association last year
June 20, 2024
Adjustment of statutory dispute settlement procedure for shareholders
By Tessa Visser, attorney at Wintertaling. After a long run-up, it has finally happened: the Senate has
June 19, 2024
M&A lawyer Thédoor Melchers on innovation and the DNA of the Zuidas
Thédoor Melchers, lawyer and partner at Wintertaling, was interviewed by Advocatie about innovation and the DNA of the Zuidas, the
June 19, 2024
Interview with Bart (student intern June-July 2023; now a lawyer)
'A brief introduction: My name is Bart Dreef and I completed the Master's degree in Commercial Legal Practice at the UvA. Previous
May 30, 2024
