Leading Firm
Commercial, Corporate And M&A
Cresco Advocaten has a strong niche in work for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and early-stage investors, advising on venture capital transactions, strategic acquisitions, and digital transformation projects, alongside fund structuring and management advice. The firm’s venture capital expertise has seen it become a regular source of referrals for tech-focused European and US firms. David Dessers leads the team, and has a diverse portfolio of technology clients.
‘Very committed dealmakers.'
‘David Dessers provided very good and pragmatic advice.'
‘David Dessers excels in clear, efficient and result oriented communication.'
Industry Focus: IT and Telecom
The technology and telecoms practice at boutique Cresco Advocaten handles IT contracts, IP licensing agreements and corporate partnering transactions across the digital health, medtech and venture capital industries. Headed by corporate specialist David Dessers, the team is praised for its 'highly approachable yet professional and efficient' approach, having recently advised on app-related negotiations between Qompium and Samsung Electronics. Another key name is commercial and M&A-oriented Olivier Van Raemdonck.
‘Great communication. Breadth of knowledge. Honesty.’
‘Highly approachable yet professional and efficient.’
‘Excellent law firm with broad knowledge and experience. A strong focus (and hence excellent knowledge) on IT matters. Quick and efficient.’
‘Very specialised boutique law firm for start-ups and scale-ups. Tailor-made advice. Very good knowledge of the sector, its players and their needs.'
Dispute Resolution
Cresco Advocaten's 'dynamic' team has strong capabilities in construction, IT, commercial, financial and corporate litigation.
‘Value for money. solutions oriented.’
‘Keen grasp of case, openness to client input on strategic approach, yet strong and unyielding on legal aspects, team players’
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David Dessers
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