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 advised Chinese car manufacturer Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile ("Youngman") on forming a strategic partnership with Saab’s Dutch holding company Swedish Automobile and China's Pang Da Automobile Trade Co in a EUR 245 million.
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De Brauw advised Chinese car manufacturer Zhejiang Youngman
Lotus Automobile ("Youngman") on forming a strategic
partnership with Saab's Dutch holding company Swedish
Automobile and China's Pang Da Automobile Trade Co in a EUR 245
million (USD 352.1 million) joint venture to help rescue its
struggling Swedish car manufacturer. Due to this joint venture new
product Saab models can be developed (NPJV) by which the brand will
be better positioned to meet demands in markets around the world
and China in particular.
All parties continue working towards execution of binding
agreements for a strategic alliance consisting of a tripartite
distribution joint venture and a tripartite manufacturing joint
venture for Saab-branded brand vehicles in China.
De Brauw advised Youngman on aspects of Dutch law and negotiated
on behalf of Youngman on the various transaction documents.
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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.
