At Yspeert, we understand the strategic and legal complexities businesses and shareholders face in corporate law. This area is at the heart of your organization, essential for value creation and risk management. Our corporate law attorneys provide expert guidance on governance matters, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), shareholder disputes, and directors' liability.
With a keen eye for commercial interests and transactional dynamics, we offer practical, well-founded advice. Whether structuring a deal, guiding an acquisition, or mitigating liability risks, an Yspeert corporate law attorney combines deep expertise with a hands-on approach—always focused on achieving your strategic objectives.
Mergers, acquisitions and restructurings
Our corporate law attorneys have an extensive track record in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and restructurings. They deliver top-tier expertise with a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach. Yspeert advises multinationals, family-owned businesses, managing directors/major shareholders, (semi-)public institutions, private equity funds, and venture capital investors across a wide range of transactions. When needed, we collaborate seamlessly with other specialists—both within Yspeert and externally—including trusted partner law firms abroad.
We also provide comprehensive support to private equity and venture capital investors at all stages of an investment, from management buy-out to exit, and from start-up to scale-up. This makes us an ideal partner for founders and entrepreneurs looking to (partially) sell their businesses to investors. Our specialists also advise on structuring and negotiating management incentive plans.
Learn more on our Mergers & Acquisitions page
Corporate Governance
Strong and effective governance is crucial for companies, non-profits, and (semi-)public institutions and requires in-depth knowledge of the applicable legal framework and regulatory requirements. Our corporate law attorneys stay at the forefront of corporate governance developments, including financial and sector-specific regulations.
In the Netherlands, directors and supervisory board members must act in the best interest of the company and its affiliated enterprise, including stakeholders such as shareholders, employees, and society at large. Increasingly, there are also expectations regarding corporate social responsibility—particularly compliance with and reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
Corporate governance demands a proactive and professional approach. Our specialists combine deep corporate law expertise with regulatory insights to help strengthen governance in a clear, pragmatic, and effective way.
Liability risks
Directors and supervisory board members can face personal liability in cases of mismanagement or inadequate supervision, particularly during financial distress, insolvency or high-stake transactions such as mergers and acquisitions. Our corporate law attorneys help clients proactively identify, prevent, and mitigate liability risks.
Our philosophy: prevention is better than cure. By combining expertise in corporate law, corporate governance, and insolvency law, risks can timely be mitigated.
If your company is in financial distress or if third-party claims arise, litigation may become inevitable. Our attorneys, frequently appointed as bankruptcy trustees, have deep insights into potential pitfalls. We regularly advise directors in complex situations, offering clear, strategic guidance. Where necessary, our experienced litigators are prepared to represent you in court.
Shareholder disputes
Conflicts between shareholders, directors, and supervisory board members can significantly impact a company’s stability. Disputes may arise over profit distribution, strategic decisions, or third-party partnerships, sometimes threatening business continuity.
Early legal intervention is crucial. If an amicable resolution is not possible, litigation in court, arbitration, or other dispute resolution mechanisms may be required. Our our corporate law attorneys assess your options and risks at every stage, helping you secure the best possible outcome.
Additional areas of expertise
Our corporate law team also advises on:
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