Hogan Lovells advises De Goudse on the sale of their majority stake in VLC & Partners to Howden Insurance

Through this transaction, VLC & Partners will integrate into Howden Insurance, establishing itself as the leading platform of Howden Insurance in the Netherlands.

The Hogan Lovells team was led by Amsterdam-based M&A partner Danielle du Bois-Buné with support from senior associates Bastiaan Van Rath and Dane Solomon and associates Marieke Plaisier and Anastasiia Kachalova (all Amsterdam M&A).

Other team members who supported on the transaction, include:  Quint Verboven (associate, Corporate), Eran Lapid (associate, Corporate),  Alexander Fortuin (partner, Tax), Matthijs Dols (senior associate, Tax),  Janelle de Ruiter, (senior associate, financial regulatory), Maria Benbrahim (partner, Employment), Imane Azdad (associate, Employment) and Famke Rothstegge (associate, Employment).

You can read more about the transaction here.

About De Goudse

De Goudse is a Dutch all-round insurance company with 820 employees. Ever since the company was founded in 1924 it has been a family business.  The company has specialized in insurance solutions for businesses as well as life, expat and travel insurance. De Goudse believes in the strength of independent advice and works with a national network of independent consultants.

About Howden Insurance

Howden Group, founded in 1994, has become the largest independent insurance intermediary outside North America. With over 15,500 employees, the company maintains a strong entrepreneurial spirit and client service focus. With operations in over 50 countries, Howden Group has expanded its European presence, attracting top talent and partnering with local insurance broking businesses.