Legal support
Legal decisions form the backbone of every transaction. Whether it involves financing, restructuring or a business transfer, we ensure that agreements and risks are strategically embedded, ensuring your business stays on track before, during and after the deal.
Legal guidance that brings clarity to complex processes
Every transaction involves legal decisions. From shareholder agreements in an acquisition to security arrangements in financing, the purchase agreement in a sale or acquisition, or the restructuring of a company. Choices that may seem small on paper but in practice are decisive for control, risk and continuity.
Yet these are often the moments when legal details and strategic intentions start to diverge.
Banks, lawyers and advisors each have their own focus, and as an entrepreneur you can easily find yourself caught between the lines.
How we provide legal oversight
In every process we support, whether it involves M&A, financing or restructuring, we take the lead on the legal side.
We ensure that all agreements and documentation align with the strategic direction of the business. Not by doing everything ourselves, but by connecting the lines between the entrepreneur, lawyers, financiers and shareholders.
That's where our strength lies. With years of experience in complex legal processes, we know exactly where risks can arise and how to prevent them.
Through our network of specialised lawyers, we ensure that your legal structure is sound and aligned with the strategy, financial structure and future of your business.
In M&A transactions, legal precision is essential for building trust and preserving value. We guide the entire process from preparation to closing, including:
- drafting and reviewing the LOI (Letter of Intent) and term sheet
- drafting and supporting shareholder and purchase agreements
- coordinating and conducting due diligence to ensure risks are identified early
- aligning communication between buyer, seller and legal advisors
Most of these activities are carried out by our trusted legal partners. Raeth oversees the process, strategy and progress.
In restructuring, we bring clarity and direction to complex situations.
We support you with:
- preparing a restructuring plan aligned with the financial strategy
- coordinating with banks, creditors, the UWV and the Dutch Tax Authorities
- guiding the legal documentation and decision-making process
- negotiating with creditors and other stakeholders such as suppliers and shareholders to ensure the restructuring succeeds
Raeth directs the process, safeguards the entrepreneur’s interests and coordinates discussions with all involved parties.
A solid legal foundation is essential for any financing.
We ensure alignment between legal agreements and financial terms, including:
- drafting and reviewing financing documentation
- establishing security arrangements and reviewing financing conditions to preserve future flexibility
- monitoring agreements and ensuring the necessary steps are executed
Throughout this process, we work closely with specialised lawyers. Raeth ensures that agreements not only work on paper but also contribute strategically to the company’s direction.
From entrepreneurial ambition
to lasting value
Frequently asked questions
We work with a carefully selected network of legal specialists. Raeth oversees the strategy, structure and alignment of the process.
We act as the director of the process, not the executor. You have one point of contact: we ensure that all legal decisions remain aligned with the strategic direction.
Whenever key agreements need to be defined and documented. These agreements ultimately determine the outcome of acquisitions, sales, financing arrangements and restructurings.
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