deBreij

What deBreij does

deBreij B.V. is a privately-held Dutch law firm headquartered at Koningslaan 33, Amsterdam, founded in 2018 and operating as a boutique focused exclusively on corporate law, M&A, and commercial/corporate litigation. The firm operates two intertwined service lines: (i) M&A Advisory covering public and private M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions, and (ii) Litigation Services covering commercial and corporate disputes before Dutch district courts, courts of appeal, the Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC), the Enterprise Chamber, and in arbitration and mediation proceedings. The firm represents both sides of transactions, serving entrepreneurs and founders as well as institutional buyers and investors including PE and VC funds.

The firm has no disclosed technology platform, proprietary products, or AI tooling — delivery is lawyer-led, with the team self-positioned around "strong character," "clear vision," and pragmatic advice. Its published track record references high-value matters including a EUR 40 million acquisition (Bollegraaf Machinery investor group), defense against EUR 5 million and EUR 3 million claims (Endemol, Nationale Postcode Lottery), a EUR 1.5 million Enterprise Chamber settlement (Victus Participations minority buyout), and summary judgment on leaver provisions (Lexar Partners Fund I).

Revenue is generated through professional services fees on a per-engagement basis; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per matter. The firm employs 11-50 staff, has a single Amsterdam office, and markets primarily through its public track record, reputation, and professional network referrals rather than paid channels. Ownership is private, with no parent company, no external funding rounds, and no disclosed subsidiaries.

Name

deBreij

Legal name

deBreij B.V.

Website

https://debreij.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

deBreij is an Amsterdam-based boutique law firm specializing exclusively in corporate law, M&A advisory, and commercial litigation for entrepreneurs, founders, and institutional investors including PE and VC funds. The firm covers Dutch courts, the Netherlands Commercial Court, the Enterprise Chamber, and arbitration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB), Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH)

Keywords

• M&A legal advisory
• Corporate legal services
• Commercial litigation counsel
• Private equity legal
• Venture capital transactions

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services in corporate law, M&A transactions, and litigation. Revenue generated through legal fees for transaction advisory, dispute resolution, and litigation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

deBreij is a Dutch law firm that provides specialized corporate legal services focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and commercial/corporate litigation. Its transaction practice covers public and private M&A, private equity, and venture capital deals, representing both entrepreneurs/founders (sell-side) and institutional buyers/investors (buy-side). Its litigation practice covers commercial and corporate disputes in Dutch district courts, courts of appeal, the Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC), the Enterprise Chamber, as well as arbitration and mediation proceedings.

Product overview

deBreij is a Dutch law firm operating as a single unified legal practice rather than a platform product. The firm offers two primary service lines: M&A Advisory covering public and private mergers, private equity, and venture capital transactions; and Litigation Services encompassing commercial and corporate disputes before Dutch courts, the Netherlands Commercial Court, the Enterprise Chamber, and arbitration bodies. All services are delivered by lawyers with strong character and a clear vision for serving ambitious entrepreneurs and investors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A Advisory

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• NautaDutilh: Leading Amsterdam-headquartered Dutch law firm with a strong corporate/M&A and dispute resolution practice. Direct competitor for Dutch mid- and upper-market M&A mandates and Enterprise Chamber work, sharing deBreij's dual transactional/litigation positioning.
• Stibbe: Top-tier Amsterdam law firm with extensive corporate, M&A, PE/VC and litigation practices. Competes head-to-head with deBreij for Dutch M&A mandates and complex commercial litigation, including cross-border matters.
• Van Doorne: Independent Dutch law firm with strong corporate, M&A and dispute resolution practices. Closely comparable mid-tier competitor for Dutch M&A, PE and shareholder litigation work.

Broad incumbents

• De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek: Premier Dutch corporate law firm historically dominant in Dutch M&A, capital markets and dispute resolution. Larger incumbent competing for the same enterprise-grade mandates deBreij targets in the Netherlands.
• Houthoff: Major Amsterdam-based Dutch law firm with full-service corporate, M&A and litigation offerings. Broader portfolio peer competing for Dutch mid-market and large-cap M&A and commercial disputes.
• Loyens & Loeff: Benelux-headquartered law and tax firm with significant Dutch corporate/M&A and dispute resolution practices. Overlaps with deBreij on PE-backed M&A and shareholder disputes, especially where tax structuring is involved.
• AKD: Dutch law firm with established corporate, M&A and litigation practices including significant PE/VC and mid-market deal flow. Directly comparable for the founder/PE M&A segment deBreij serves.
• Bird & Bird: International law firm with strong Amsterdam presence and notable Dutch M&A and commercial litigation capabilities, particularly in tech and media sectors that overlap with deBreij's track record.
• CMS Netherlands (Derks Star Busmann): International law firm with Dutch offices competing for Dutch mid-market M&A, PE and commercial litigation mandates across the same client base of founders and institutional investors.
• Linklaters Amsterdam: Global Magic Circle firm with an established Amsterdam office handling Dutch M&A, PE/VC and high-stakes commercial disputes. Represents the international incumbent tier that competes with deBreij on larger mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/debreij

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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