Lennard is a partner in De Brauw’s corporate/M&A practice, and head of the private equity practice. He acts for Dutch and international private equity firms (sellers and buyers). In addition, Lennard regularly acts for founders and family-owned companies. He is often consulted for his expertise in governance arrangements between shareholders, private equity funds and co-investors, and in warranty & indemnity insurance and management participation plans.
Lennard is recognised as a leader in his field, as also confirmed by Legal 500 and Chambers. He was awarded “Best M&A Lawyer” by the Dutch M&A community in 2021, having been nominated in 2020 as well.
Lennard played an important role in establishing De Brauw’s Singapore office in 2012.
Lennard’s recent work includes advising:
Profession
Advocaat, admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 2006
Languages
Dutch, English
Education
Leiden University
Additional positions
Head of De Brauw's Private Equity practice
Guest lecturer on M&A topics at Maastricht Business School, Leiden University, VU Law Academy and Grotius Academie
10 July 2023
30 June 2023
4 May 2023
16 January 2023
3 January 2023
31 May 2023
26 April 2023
12 April 2022
14 October 2021
9 July 2021