17 Oct 2025

"Freshfields Advises HAL on Acquisition of VolkerWessels Nederland"

"Global law firm Freshfields is advising HAL on its acquisition of VolkerWessels Nederland, which includes the Dutch construction, property development, and infrastructure activities of Koninklijke VolkerWessels. The advisory team is led by Partner Hanneke Rothbarth and includes various specialists in corporate, antitrust, tax, finance, real estate, and employment law."

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised HAL on its acquisition of VolkerWessels Nederland, which includes the Dutch Construction and Property Development and Infrastructure activities of Koninklijke VolkerWessels. The transaction involves HAL acquiring significant assets in the construction and infrastructure sector, enhancing its portfolio and operational capabilities in the Netherlands. The Freshfields team was led by Partner Hanneke Rothbarth, with support from Associates Lasse de Vooght, Anne Zwolsman, and Tijn Mandema. Additional Corporate support was provided by Counsel Zach Truscott and Associates Claire Vossen, Laura Einarson, Stijn Greefhorst, and Noah Beukeboom. Antitrust support came from Partner Winfred Knibbeler, Principal Associate Felix Roscam Abbing, and Associates Elisa Lambooij and Aeron Gerritsen. Tax support was provided by Partner Bob van Kasteren, Senior Associate Daan van Schaik, and Associate Stan Lemmen. Finance support was offered by Counsel Tim Elkerbout and Associate Daniël Kelderhuis. Real Estate support was provided by Senior Associate Emelde Rubaij Bouman and Associate Arsenyo Velzel. Employment support was given by Partner Brechje Nollen and Associate Veere Everard. Additional assistance was provided by transaction lawyers Niels Pepels and Pieter van der Ploeg.
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