De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a leading international law firm, trusted by clients for over 150 years due to its deep engagement with their businesses and a clear understanding of their ambitions. While rooted in Dutch society, the firm offers global coverage through its network of top-tier law firms, ensuring seamless, tailored legal solutions. De Brauw’s independence enables it to choose the best partners while remaining a trusted, strategic advisor to clients worldwide.
The firm emphasizes long-term investment in both its client relationships and its people. De Brauw’s legal training institutes, De Brauwerij and The Brewery, cultivate diverse talent, preparing the next generation of top-tier lawyers through rigorous training and personal development. Senior leadership traditionally rises from within, maintaining the firm’s high standards and collaborative culture.
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has advised Nokia Corporation on acquiring Siemens AG's' entire 50% stake in their joint venture, Nokia Siemens Networks.
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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has advised Nokia Corporation on
acquiring Siemens AG's' entire 50% stake in their joint
venture, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN). NSN is a leading global
provider of telecommunications infrastructure. The purchase price
for Siemens' stake is EUR 1.7 billion and closing is expected
in Q3 2013.
NSN was established as a joint venture combining Nokia's
Networks Business Group and Siemens' carrier-related operations
for fixed and mobile networks. NSN has since become a leading
global provider of telecommunications infrastructure, deploying
networks in more than 150 countries around the
world.
Upon closing, NSN will become a wholly owned subsidiary of
Nokia. NSN's operational headquarters will remain in Espoo,
Finland, and the company will continue to have a strong regional
presence in Germany, including its major hub in Munich.
De Brauw partner Martin van Olffen: "After the creation
of Nokia Siemens Networks in 2007, Siemens' focus on the
telecom industry changed, whereas Nokia's focus continues
unabated. The transaction fits this strategy
seamlessly."
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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a leading international law firm, trusted by clients for over 150 years due to its deep engagement with their businesses and a clear understanding of their ambitions. While rooted in Dutch society, the firm offers global coverage through its network of top-tier law firms, ensuring seamless, tailored legal solutions. De Brauw’s independence enables it to choose the best partners while remaining a trusted, strategic advisor to clients worldwide.
The firm emphasizes long-term investment in both its client relationships and its people. De Brauw’s legal training institutes, De Brauwerij and The Brewery, cultivate diverse talent, preparing the next generation of top-tier lawyers through rigorous training and personal development. Senior leadership traditionally rises from within, maintaining the firm’s high standards and collaborative culture.
