Strategisch juridisch advies bij M&A, investeringen en exits
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HCL adopts a pragmatic and results-oriented approach.
By quickly getting to the heart of the matter and clearly distinguishing between main and secondary issues, clarity and calm are achieved in intensive processes. All tasks are carried out directly at a senior level, with short lines of communication and clear responsibilities.
HCL maintains control over the process and acts as a consistent legal sparring partner, allowing clients to focus on the strategic and commercial choices that matter.
Services
Transacties
HCL guides national and international SME transactions from term sheet to closing. The focus is on carefully structuring and successfully completing deals, with attention to both legal precision and commercial reality.
Corporate legal advice
In addition to being an M&A advisor, HCL acts as a permanent legal sparring partner for entrepreneurs, directors, and investment firms. Not only reactively, but also proactively: in preparation for growth, investments, or a future exit.
Structuring & Governance
Clear structures form the basis for sustainable collaboration and growth. HCL advises on legal and governance structures that mitigate risks, carefully document interests, and prevent future conflicts.
About HCL
Holthuis Corporate Law (HCL) is an independent law firm specialising in mergers and acquisitions (M&A and private equity) and corporate law in its broadest sense. HCL has a clear focus on small and mid-cap transactions, advising entrepreneurs, investors and companies at strategic decision-making moments where speed, diligence and trust are decisive for the outcome.In the SME segment, M&A advisory requires senior expertise, pragmatism and direct involvement—without unnecessary complexity or overhead.With over fifteen years of experience in domestic and international transactions, HCL provides senior-level advice with direct involvement and without unnecessary layers. Complex matters are reduced to their essence, enabling clear, well-founded decisions with a focus on sustainable value creation.
15+ years
transaction experience
150+
completed transactions
€500m+
in aggregate deal value advised
Pieter Holthuis
Pieter Holthuis is the founder of Holthuis Corporate Law and has been a qualified lawyer since 2009. He holds a Master’s degree in Law and Business from Utrecht University and completed the postgraduate Grotius programme in ‘Corporate and Commercial Law’ (cum laude).Pieter advises companies, investors and entrepreneurs on complex M&A transactions, governance matters and corporate structures. His approach is strategic, pragmatic and focused on delivering sustainable, workable solutions. Clients value his involvement, accessibility and reliability, combined with a strong sense for both legal quality and commercial reality.Prior to founding HCL, Pieter worked at the leading M&A boutique firm De Breij, multiple award winner of Best M&A Law Boutique.Pieter is registered with the Dutch Bar Association in the following practice areas:
Corporate law
Mergers and acquisitions
He lives and works in Amsterdam.
Holthuis Corporate Law cannot receive third-party funds, as it does not have a third-party funds foundation.
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