Regional Groups
EMEA
Introduction
In an era where global business transcends mere geographical boundaries, it’s essential to navigate the intricate web of legal, linguistic, and cultural nuances. Our commitment to serving clients amidst this complexity remains unwavering.
At the heart of our network lies a shared conviction: the depth of our relationships directly correlates with our ability to meet our clients’ diverse needs. This belief underscores our collaboration across the EMEA region, fostering trust and credibility in every referral we make.
Years of cooperation have fortified the bonds between our members, imbuing each referral with genuine credibility. As clients venture into new global opportunities, they do so with the assurance that our network members stands ready to support them.
Today’s business landscape often entails multinational transactions, requiring legal expertise that is both local and international. Our member firms embody this duality, providing comprehensive corporate legal services tailored to navigate the complexities of cross-border transactions in the region.
We recognize the importance of understanding business culture within the EMEA jurisdictions, boasting lawyers proficient in local languages to facilitate seamless transactions. Notably, many countries within the EMEA region are part of the European Union, adding an additional layer of regulatory complexity and opportunity.
Despite global challenges, the EMEA region remains a beacon of economic opportunity, poised for continued growth and development.
Goals
The members are dedicated to delivering best practice legal advice and representation customized to your specific needs, offering proactive guidance and meticulous documentation.
We advocate for personalized guidance, rejecting the notion of a one-size-fits-all approach. The EMEA region encompasses diverse dynamics across its countries, including those within the European Union, and our services reflect this nuanced understanding in every interaction.
The EMEA region presents a maze of regulatory frameworks, each country with its own distinct business laws, regulations, and compliances. Leveraging the local expertise, our members provide tailored advice to adapt seamlessly to the unique requirements of each jurisdiction, including those influenced by EU regulations.
In an ever-evolving business landscape, local partnerships are indispensable. Collaborating with regional businesses unlocks invaluable market insights, shared resources, and potential customer bases, driving mutual growth and success.
Benefits
The benefits of our regional team for businesses and individuals include:
- Immersive understanding of the business environment, governmental structures, and legal frameworks.
- Streamlined cross-border transactions advice, reducing legal costs and enhancing efficiency.
- Access to partner-level lawyers, ensuring personalized attention and support.
- Extensive regional presence, keeping clients informed of local legislative and regulatory developments in real-time.
- Embracing the intricacies of the EMEA region, our network members stands ready to empower clients with tailored legal solutions, ensuring success in an ever-evolving global landscape, including the unique considerations brought by EU membership for many EMEA countries.
Regional Director
Stephan van de Kant
Wieringa Advocaten (The Netherlands)
He is specialised in Business Law, an experienced litigator on corporate litigation and insolvency matters. He provides assistance to businesses and prominent (health care) institutions on various issues and procedures. On a regular basis Stephan represents shareholders, supervisory boards and management boards in conflicts on corporate issues. Stephan takes a special interest in Insolvency Law. He is regularly appointed as trustee in bankruptcies in the Amsterdam region. Stephan also advises on insolvencies, restructurings, banking collateral (pledge and mortgage rights) and execution law.
Education: University of Leiden; Grotius Academy, Insolvency Law; Erasmus University, Financial Economics. Practising since 1996, Amsterdam
Jurisdiction:
Name
Jurisdiction
Law Firm
Contact
Foerster, Martin
Full Profile
Success Stories
EMEA Conferences
Madrid
2023
EMEA Regional Conference in Madrid served to gather 16 countries from the EMEA region. Delegates had the opportunity to debate on energy transition and current investment trends in the U.S. and the U.K.; investment opportunities in Spain, a gateway to Europe for Latin America investor, and learn from top investment bankers on the current economic situation and risk assessment in the region.
EMEA members networked in this beautiful city of Europe, enjoying the weather the food and its fantastic surrounds.
