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Experts in navigating the legal complexities of business

De Brauw is known as the leading international law firm in the Netherlands.

Rooted deeply in the Dutch tradition of problem-solving and innovation, we offer high-end legal advice in corporate transactions, disputes and regulatory enforcement.

Our lawyers are widely recognised as leaders in their fields. Together, we form a strong collective, representing our clients, relentlessly pursuing excellence.

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26 October 2026

NVs listed outside EU: our 2026 annual reporting checklist now available

Following our recent 2026 annual reporting checklist for Euronext Amsterdam-listed NVs (see our September article), we have now prepared a similar checklist for Dutch public limited liability companies whose shares or depositary receipts for shares are listed exclusively outside the EU. The checklist covers annual reporting for those financial years that start on 1 January 2026. It is available for issuers with two-tier board models and, new this year, one-tier board models. 
23 October 2026

Opportunistic bondholders' claim dismissed, with documentation interpreted objectively

The interpretation of bond documentation has received the necessary attention over recent years. Large European companies such as Annington, Just Eat Takeaway and TenneT have faced opportunistic bondholder behaviour in the context of event of default clauses. To determine if these types of provisions in bond documentation have been triggered, it is crucial to understand how they must be interpreted. 
23 October 2026

De Brauw advises QIAGEN on recommended all-cash takeover offer by EQT Private Equity

De Brauw advises QIAGEN N.V. the EUR 10.8 billion recommended public takeover offer by EQT Private Equity, at an offer price of EUR 46.50 per share. The offer represents a premium of 40.3% to the undisturbed share price. The transaction follows a comprehensive strategic review, announced by QIAGEN in January 2026. QIAGEN's Supervisory Board and Managing Board unanimously support the transaction and agreed to recommend the offer to its shareholders. 
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We are incredibly proud of our people, wherever they are. They create and define the culture of De Brauw. We all share the same core qualities: courageous team-players, passionate about what we do, with the grit and curiosity required to get to the best possible result for our client, together.

We continuously strive for diverse teams - it simply makes us better. Our unique personalities, experiences, and individual perspectives make us sharper and keep us humble. Many of our top business leaders and members of the judiciary come up through our own ranks, and pass our firm from one generation to the next.

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