M&A Attorney

Mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings

At Yspeert, we understand the complexities and high stakes involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate restructurings. These transactions demand specialized knowledge, strategic insight, and often a creative approach. Our M&A attorneys have a strong track record in handling complex national and cross-border cases, combining the expertise of a top-tier firm with a no-nonsense, personal approach.

An M&A attorney at Yspeert supports companies, investors, and management teams through every stage of a transaction, from drafting and reviewing letters of intent to conducting due diligence and negotiating purchase agreements and other transaction documents. Our M&A attorneys are focused on delivering clear advice and tailored solutions while safeguarding your commercial interests and ensuring a smooth transaction process.

Our M&A attorneys regularly advise on:

Mergers and Acquisitions (Share and Asset Deals):

  • Drafting and reviewing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and Letters of Intent (LOI);
  • Conducting legal (vendor) due diligence and providing solutions for identified risks;
  • Drafting and negotiating the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) and/or Asset Purchase Agreement (APA), including warranties, indemnities, and other conditions;
  • Preparing and negotiating additional transaction documents, such as service (level) agreements, management agreements, escrow agreements, and shareholder agreements;
  • Coordinating with the Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) broker and insurers, where applicable, to secure appropriate coverage;
  • Managing the transaction efficiently, ensuring smooth coordination with all parties involved; and

Overseeing the seamless signing and closing of your transaction.

Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships:

  • Drafting and/or reviewing term sheets;
  • Structuring and negotiating joint venture and shareholder agreements; and
  • Resolving disputes within partnerships.

Restructurings and Insolvency

  • Advising on corporate restructurings (such as carve-outs) and reorganizations;
  • Providing counsel on bankruptcies and negotiating creditor; and arrangements; and
  • Managing distressed M&A situations.

Private Equity and Venture Capital:

  • Advising investors and management on leveraged buy-outs (LBO) and management buy-outs (MBO);
  • Structuring buy-and-build strategies;
  • Advising on management participation plans;
  • Managing financing rounds; and
  • Advising on exit strategies.

Our M&A attorneys collaborate closely with other legal specialists within Yspeert, ensuring seamless and efficient service. We frequently work alongside corporate finance advisors, accountants, tax specialists, and international partner firms when cases have a cross-border component.

As Yspeert, we prioritize the commercial interests of our clients in every transaction. We provide fast, pragmatic, and proactive support with clear and actionable advice. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that all relevant legal aspects of your transaction are covered, allowing you to move forward with confidence.

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Jordi Wals

Jordi Wals holds an LL.M. in Company Law from Leiden University. He began his legal career in 2011 at Linklaters, where he workedworking both in Amsterdam and Madrid. Between From 2018 and to 2021, he practiced as an independent lawyer, including serving as M&A counsel at ASML, and in 2020 he co-founded a boutique firm focused onspecializing in corporate and energy law. He later joined Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Amsterdam. Since April 2025, Jordi has been a partner atjoined Yspeert Advocaten as a partner in April 2025.