The team at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is well-equipped to handle the full range of equity capital markets offerings, acting for a broad roster of listed companies and financial institutions on high-value and cross-border equity-related commercial transactions. Practice head Gaby Smeenk possesses a strong track record in both equity capital markets and M&A transactions, with significant experience advising on IPOs, rights issues and public takeovers. An 'exceptional all-round lawyer', Jaap Barneveld is notable for his experience in IPOs as well as in capital raises during earlier funding rounds.

Linklaters‘ capital markets team is capable of handling a variety of high-value equity-linked transactions for a client base of high-profile corporates and financial institutions. Practice head Alexander Harmse ‘stands out for his hands-on approach’ and is regularly called upon by a host of investment banks. Harme is highly experienced in advising the underwriters on significant big-ticket IPOs, demonstrating a deep familiarity with complex, cross-border deals. Other key lawyers in the team include Xu Wang, who is highly sought-after on equity offerings and other equity-linked transactions.

NautaDutilh‘s capital markets team is highly regarded for its capabilities in handling complex multi-jurisdictional and high-value transactions, from IPOs and SPACs to public takeovers. The firm's client base spans a variety of sectors, including technology, pharmaceuticals and financial institutions, with the team particularly experienced in handling significant equity transactions in the US market. Petra Zijp is highly-regarded for her experience in leading complex international transactions, from IPOs to secondary offerings; Antonia Netiv brings expertise in both debt and equity capital markets matters; and Paul van der Bijl has a strong focus on ECM transactions, including IPOs, listings, and SPAC and de-SPAC transactions. The three together co-lead the practice.

The equity capital markets team at Stibbe B.V. and Business Development has a proven track-record in handling complex and high-value transactions for major corporate, private equity, and financial sector clients. The team is well-versed in leading on high-profile IPOs, public M&A and de-listings, particularly for clients in the sports and pharmaceuticals segments. A longstanding equity transaction expert, Pieter Schütte co-heads the team and demonstrates considerable experience advising on complex and multi-jurisdictional transactions. Fellow co-head Derk Lemstra specialises in assisting on high-profile IPOs and public takeovers. Other notable lawyers in the team include Nora Offergelt, who is experienced in both equity capital markets transactions and M&A.

A&O Shearman‘s capital markets practice possesses considerable experience in advising a host of issuers on equity-linked transactions, demonstrating particular knowhow regarding Dutch and global market IPOs. Practice head Tim Stevens is highly regarded for his expertise in advising on the full range of equity-related transactions, including IPOs, rights issues, accelerated bookbuilds and public offers. The practice also draws on the equity-linked transaction specialism of Jort de Groodt and David Jacobs, who both possess experience in high-value capital markets deals.

Clifford Chance‘s capital markets team is capable of handling complex and high-value equity transactions, with particular expertise in advising on cross-border IPOs, capital raises and sell-downs. The team acts for a client base that includes both issuers and underwriters, spanning a variety of sectors. Leading the practice is Han Teerink, who specialises in IPOs, secondary issuances and buy-back transactions. A further key contact is Serkan Özel, who complements his experience on equity capital markets matters with a core focus on corporate advisory for listed enterprises.

Houthoff demonstrates experience advising on a broad range of equity-related transactions for a host of international issuer clients. The practice is particularly well-versed in handling SPAC and de-SPAC transactions, while corporate re-domiciliation is a further area of expertise. Leading the practice is Jetty Tukker, who is highly sought after for her expertise in IPOs, secondary offerings, and on securities regulation. The team also calls upon Alexander Kaarls, who is well-versed in cross-border equity transactions. Willem Liedenbaum transferred to the firm’s New York office in January 2026.

Loyens & Loeff is notable for its expertise in tackling complex cross-jurisdictional equity capital markets transactions, with a particularly strong track-record in structuring dual listings. The team’s client base includes established financial institutions as well as high-profile listed companies in the hospitality, food & beverages and automotive sectors. Practice co-head Michel van Agt specialises in IPOs, dual listings and M&A transactions, while fellow co-head Menno Baks is particularly knowledgeable regarding both equity- and debt-related instruments and offerings.

DLA Piper‘s capital markets team advises an array of corporate issuers and underwriters on a range of equity-related transactions, including IPOs and private placements. Practice co-head Henk Arnold Sijnja has a particular focus on capital markets transactions within the life sciences and financial services sectors, while fellow co-head Pabe Suurd has a notable track-record on listings and private placements, particularly within regulated sectors.

Greenberg Traurig LLP is regularly entrusted to assist on high-value, cross-border equity transactions, with particular experience advising on dual-class share structures and the listing of Dutch companies in the US. Practice co-head Samuel Garcia Nelen has a long track-record in advising on equity-linked transactions, including IPOs and public takeovers. Fellow co-head Jelmer Kalisvaart offers additional experience in SPAC transactions, secondary offerings and securities regulation.