Wouter is a senior associate in the Amsterdam Corporate M&A team who specializes in M&A transactions, private equity and venture capital investments and real estate transactions. Additionally, Wouter, together with Dewi Harkink, heads the Video Games practice in the Netherlands.
He has a particular focus on the Tech, Media and Communications sector and has advised a wide range of national and international clients. Wouter also has experience in real estate transactions and assists his clients on a range of commercial and corporate law matters.
Wouter studied Dutch law at the Leiden University, where he completed his masters with a dual focus in civil law and corporate law. In 2021, Wouter completed his specialisation Mergers & Acquisitions at the Amsterdam University (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam).
Wouter qualified as a Dutch lawyer in 2014. Prior to joining Osborne Clarke in 2021, he started his career at Lexence in Amsterdam.
Wouter Kok has shown that he is fully capable of leading a deal team and solving issues with practical solutions. He is confident in his abilities and knows when to collaborate with subject matter experts.
Gorillas
Advised the three former co-founders of Gorillas, Ronny Shibley, Jörg Kattner and Felix Chrobog, on the sale of their shares in Gorillas to Getir.
Bitfury
Advised Bitfury on its investment in Axelera AI, read more.
Marel
Osborne Clarke advises Marel on their acquisition of Netherlands-based Sleegers Techniek.
Vaultier7 LLP
Osborne Clarke has advised Vaultier7 LLP (existing investor) in relation to a minority equity investment by Eurazeo (new investor) in Gisou, a high-growth premium haircare brand offering an authentic bee-based approach to beauty.
LiquidStack
Osborne Clarke advises LiquidStack on its USD 10 million Series A financing round.
Atradius Insurance Holding N.V.
Osborne Clarke has advised Atradius Insurance Holding N.V. on its sale of Graydon Holding N.V. to Creditsafe Nederland BV.
Mayht Holding B.V.
Osborne Clarke assisted Mayht and its shareholders on the acquisition by Sonos and received the Best Deal Mid-Market award during the M&A Awards 2022.
GenDx
Osborne Clarke has advised the shareholders of Genome Diagnostics B.V. (GenDx) in the competitive auction process relating to the sale of GenDx to Eurobio Scientific for an amount of €135 million.
RS Group plc
Advised RS Group on the acquisition of Distrelec Group Holding B.V.