Pieter
van Uchelen

Partner Advocaat
Corporate / M&A

Contact

T +31 (0)20 30 35 975 M +31 (0)6 531 38 431 E pieter.vanuchelen@florent.nl LinkedIn vCard

about Pieter

Pieter started his career in 1996 and was a partner in an international firm from 2007 to 2019. He joined Florent in 2019. He is a partner in Florent’s Corporate / M&A practice.

Expertise

Pieter focuses on corporate, private equity and infrastructure transactions. 

What else
Pieter speaks Dutch, English and German. He is a guest lecturer at the University of Amsterdam and teaches M&A for SBB, the Dutch professional institute for the educution of in-house counsel. Pieter is ranked both in Chambers and Legal 500.

 

Track Record &
Recognition

"Pieter van Uchelen and his team are very hands-on and take initiative in helping the process forward and solving discussions within the investment consortium without losing sight of clients’ interest." (2023)

"Very knowledgeable, uses this knowledge to get a deal forward. Pieter van Uchelen steps forward, takes initiative and proposes solutions rather than getting entrenched in positions." (2023)

“Pieter van Uchelen combines technical and legal skills with many years of experience and knowledge of transactions."

Advising Nimbus on a number of cross-border transactions, including the sale of MegaGroup to Sun Capital and of BontexGeo to Waterland, as well as its investments in the Maars Group and CelaVita.

Advising Plukon Food Group on a number of cross-border transactions, including the acquisitions of Fresh Care, VMR, Optibrut, CFG and Ter Maten.

Advising Arcus Infrastructure on the sale of E-Fiber to ODF (a KKR/Deutsche Telekom joint venture) and on its investments in Van de Put and Van Winkoop.

Advising Vendis Capital on its investment in Meubelzorg.

Advising Douglas on the acquisition of Disapo.

“He quickly understands the needs of our business.” (2024)

"He has a good bedside manner and is technically competent.” (2024)

"Pieter van Uchelen has come to develop a great understanding of our organization at all levels and is able to deliver work fit for purpose for us, our portfolio companies and their senior management." (2024)

"Pieter van Uchelen and his team are very pleasant to work with, they always keep an eye on the bigger interest of the transaction and are keen to make a deal work." (2024)

"The team led by Pieter van Uchelen has provided excellent advice and process management skills and guided us through an ambitious M&A process with clear focus on delivering the target. Pieter and team mastered all aspects of the transaction, including managing outside counsel from various jurisdictions, and delivered solutions on time." (2024)

Advising Freshstream on its investment in Worldstream.

Advising Döhler on the acquisition of SVZ.

Advising Norlake Hospitality on the sale of the Hoxton Amsterdam hotel to Schroders Capital.