Kemperink Maarschalkerweerd Wouters N.v.

What Kemperink Maarschalkerweerd Wouters N.v. does

Kemperink Maarschalkerweerd Wouters N.V. (KMW) is an Amsterdam-based boutique law firm founded in 2018 that operates exclusively in two integrated service lines: M&A advisory and corporate governance advisory. The firm represents strategic parties, listed companies, private equity sponsors, and fast-growing scale-ups on domestic and cross-border transactions, with documented mandates ranging from EUR 900M (Newlat/Princes) to EUR 2.6B (EQT/Karo Healthcare) and EUR 4.3B (Euronext/Borsa Italiana context). Its second pillar is corporate governance — board design, takeover defences, shareholder activism, regulatory compliance under the Dutch Corporate Governance Code and Market Abuse Regulation, and inquiry proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal — including permanent mandates such as counsel to Stichting Continuïteit AMG.

The firm is structured as a name-partner partnership (Guus Kemperink, Sander Maarschalkerweerd, Rob Wouters) supported by approximately four associates and senior associates, totalling roughly 6-7 lawyers. KMW operates from the 12th floor of the Rembrandt Tower in Amsterdam and deliberately maintains a single-office, capital-light footprint. Cross-border reach is achieved through co-counsel relationships with international firms including White & Case, BonelliErede, Debevoise & Plimpton, Macfarlanes, and Osler, positioning KMW as the Dutch law specialist on globally-coordinated matters. The firm has been recognized by The Legal 500 EMEA (multi-year leading firm, 2020 onwards), Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2026 (Band 3, Corporate/M&A, EUR 50–250M category), and IFLR1000.

Commercially, KMW is a pure professional-services firm: revenue is generated through billable legal fees negotiated on a per-matter basis for enterprise clients, with pricing not publicly disclosed. GTM is referral-driven via legal-directory rankings, existing-client relationships, and international co-counsel networks — there is no app, no technology product, and no disclosed AI tooling. The firm has no subsidiaries, no parent company, no funding rounds, and no external institutional ownership, operating as an independent partnership.

Name

Kemperink Maarschalkerweerd Wouters N.v.

Legal name

Kemperink Maarschalkerweerd Wouters N.V.

Website

https://kmw-nv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kemperink Maarschalkerweerd Wouters N.V. is an Amsterdam-based boutique law firm founded in 2018 that advises listed companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic acquirers exclusively on M&A transactions and corporate governance mandates, both domestic and cross-border.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC), Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG), Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory (BPAHADAI)

Keywords

• M&A advisory
• Corporate governance
• Corporate litigation
• Mergers acquisitions
• Private equity law

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

Revenue model

1. Legal advisory services (professional fees): KMW generates revenue through billable legal advisory engagements in M&A transactions, corporate governance matters, and corporate litigation. Fees are negotiated on a per-matter basis for enterprise clients, reflecting the high-value, complex nature of the work. The firm represents both strategic parties and private equity firms on domestic and cross-border mandates.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kemperink Maarschalkerweerd Wouters N.V. is a Dutch boutique corporate law firm advising on M&A, corporate governance, and corporate litigation. Its practice is centered on representing listed companies, private equity sponsors, and growth-stage businesses in strategic transactions, governance matters, and (cross-border) disputes. The firm combines partner-led execution with an international co-counsel network to handle cross-border mandates.

Product overview

Kemperink Maarschalkerweerd Wouters is a boutique law firm offering two integrated legal service lines: M&A Advisory Services and Corporate Governance Advisory. These services are delivered as a unified offering where the firm advises clients on the full spectrum of corporate transactions and ongoing governance matters, with particular expertise in hostile bids, takeover defenses, and Enterprise Chamber proceedings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A advisory services

Quantifiable outcome

• Handled high-value transactions including EUR 2.2 billion (dsm-firmenich ANH), EUR 2.6 billion (Karo Healthcare), EUR 900 million (Princes), and EUR 1.5 billion (Robot Coupe/Magimix) deals.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• White & CasecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWhite & Case acted as lead counsel on multiple KMW-referred mandates, including the acquisition of Magneto Special Anodes (Permascand/Altor), the divestment of Robot Coupe/Magimix (Hameur/Ardian), and the sale of Karo Healthcare (EQT to KKR). KMW served as Dutch counsel in these cross-border transactions.
• Debevoise & Plimpton LLPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDebevoise & Plimpton served as co-counsel alongside KMW on the Yandex N.V. corporate restructuring advisory mandate in 2019.
• BonelliEredecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBonelliErede acted as lead counsel on multiple KMW-referred mandates including the acquisition of Promens (SAPA) and the acquisition of Princes (Newlat Food). KMW served as Dutch counsel.
• MacfarlanesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMacfarlanes acted as lead counsel and coordinator on the Oxbow Carbon activated carbon business carve-out and on the Argus Media group restructuring, with KMW handling Dutch law aspects.
• Osler, Hoskin & HarcourtminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOsler acted as lead counsel to Purolator on its acquisition of Livingston International, with KMW serving as Dutch counsel.
• White & Case New YorkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWhite & Case New York acted as lead counsel for QED Technologies International on the acquisition of Dutch United Instruments from Demcon, with KMW serving as Dutch counsel.
• Leading international law firms (various jurisdictions)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKMW collaborates with leading law firms across various jurisdictions including Europe, North America, and Asia. The firm acts as Dutch counsel in cooperation with these firms on cross-border M&A and governance matters, offering a seamless, high-quality service.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NautaDutilh: Top-tier Dutch law firm with a significant corporate/M&A and private equity practice. Direct competitor for Dutch and cross-border deals; matches KMW's enterprise client focus and PE sponsor relationships.
• Loyens & Loeff: Benelux law and tax advisory firm with strong corporate/M&A and PE practice. Direct peer for Dutch M&A, especially for transactions involving private equity sponsors and cross-border structures.
• Stibbe: Amsterdam-headquartered Benelux law firm with a strong corporate/M&A practice and cross-border capability. Direct peer competing for Dutch M&A and listed-company mandates alongside KMW's core client base.
• De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek: The pre-eminent Dutch corporate and M&A firm, regularly advising on the largest Dutch and cross-border transactions. Direct peer for high-end Dutch M&A and corporate governance mandates; represents the incumbent KMW competes against on premium matters.
• Van Campen Liem: Amsterdam-based boutique corporate law firm focused on M&A and corporate law. Closest boutique comparable to KMW; Charlotte Kirkels moved from Van Campen Liem to KMW, indicating direct lateral competition for talent and clients.
• Houthoff: Amsterdam-based leading Dutch law firm with a dominant corporate/M&A practice. Most direct functional comparable: KMW's Luke van de Laar and other lateral hires originate from Houthoff, and the two compete for many of the same Dutch M&A mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Allen & Overy (now A&O Shearman): Global magic-circle firm with a substantial Amsterdam office advising on Dutch and cross-border M&A. Overlaps with KMW on cross-border mandates but offers a much broader full-service platform.
• Linklaters: Global magic-circle firm with a leading Dutch M&A and corporate practice. Competes for premium Dutch M&A mandates and serves as an alternative lead-counsel on cross-border deals alongside KMW.
• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer: Global elite firm with a strong Amsterdam office advising on Dutch and European M&A, including public takeovers. Adjacent competitor on premium Dutch deals and an alternative lead counsel on cross-border mandates.
• Clifford Chance: Global law firm with a strong Amsterdam corporate practice handling Dutch and cross-border M&A. Functions as an alternative lead counsel on transactions where KMW is the Dutch co-counsel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kemperink-maarschalkerweerd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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