Taylor Wessing is merging with Dutch firm Deterink. which will see the firm gain two new offices in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, covering the main financial and tech hubs of the Netherlands.
Deterink is particularly known for Corporate/M&A (including Corporate Litigation), IP/IT (including Data Protection) and Employment. Its seven partners, who operated as part of EY Law until 2010, and 47 lawyers have been working closely with Taylor Wessing since 2011.
Tim Eyles (pictured), Managing Partner of Taylor Wessing UK, says: "Deterink is a perfect partner for Taylor Wessing, typical of our merger partners in that it is a local business with superb knowledge of and connections with the Dutch business community, but also has an international mentality and a significant international client base. These offices will not just be 'hubs' for international clients, but also leaders for national work."
Marc Van Gelder, Managing Partner of Deterink, adds: "Deterink and Taylor Wessing have built a strong relationship over the past four years and have worked together successfully on numerous occasions. We’re extremely enthusiastic about taking a leap forward with our international cooperation by opening the doors of Taylor Wessing's Netherlands offices."
