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Mark Ziekman
Partner

Mark Ziekman

Advocaat | Co-Head van de CMS Consumer Products Groep

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  • Engels
  • Nederlands
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Mark Ziekman is partner van de praktijkgroep Corporate/M&A van ons kantoor in Amsterdam. Hij is tevens co-hoofd van de wereldwijde CMS Consumer Products Group.

Hij is actief op het gebied van ondernemingsrecht en gespecialiseerd in internationale fusies en overnames, private equity, joint ventures en governance- en structureringkwesties. Hij richt zich met name op de consumer products industrie en de automotive industrie.

Mark is tevens hoofd van de China Desk voor CMS in Nederland.

Awards & Recognitions
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    "Mark Ziekman is a very friendly, approachable and responsive partner."
    Chambers Europe, 2026
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    "Mark Ziekman is a pleasant lawyer to work with who is dedicated to looking for solutions."
    Chambers Europe, 2026
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    "Mark Ziekman is a practical M&A lawyer who delivers. He is also always available for good advice."
    Chambers Europe, 2026
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    ‘Mark Ziekman provides consistent high quality advice.’
    The Legal500 EMEA, 2022
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    Mark Ziekman always does what he promises and always delivers. He knows our business and provides consistent quality.
    IFLR1000, 31st edition
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    Solid negotiator and very pragmatic in his approach.
    IFLR1000, 31st edition
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    "He is a lawyer with great sector expertise. He is able to transfer the business demands into practical and excellent business solutions."
    IFLR1000, 2020

Relevante ervaring

  • Assisted Boluda on the acquisition of all shares in Kotug Smit, becoming one of the biggest companies in Europe for Harbor Towage.
  • Assisted PKP Cargo on obtaining all shares from the other shareholder in JV company Advanced World Transport.
  • Assisted Latvian energy company on incorporation of Dutch HoldCo and structuring of transaction.
  • Advised Sucres et Denrees on its acquisition of Nedcofffee with activities in Europe, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore.
  • Assisted the Sellers on the sale of Gunters & Meuser to Grafton.
  • Advised on the establishment of the Ampere Equity Fund, a €320 million fund aimed at investments in sustainable energy projects throughout Western Europe. Investors include ABP, PGGM and Delta Lloyd.
  • Assisted American private equity company investing in infra and energy projects on incorporating Dutch HoldCo and structuring transaction.
  • Acted for Oaktree Capital on the sale of Dental Clinics to Nordic Capital.
  • Assisted Broekhuis Holding on its acquisition of automotive company Heron Automotive, from the listed company Stern.
  • Assisted Broekhuis Holding on its acquisition of automotive company Martin Schilder, including all approvals from inter alia Dutch regulator AFM for the related insurance business.
  • Assisted the Sellers on its sale of Misco by Computacenter.
  • Acting for the seller on the sale of its shares in Parkmobile to BMW.
  • Acquisition of the largest corporate real estate portfolio in Netherlands’ history (acting for purchaser). 
  • Assisted Galaren Invest on the acquisition of the operational business for thirteen hotels in the Netherlands and Germany.
  • Acted for Exter in the acquisition of a food ingredients division from H.J. Heinz
  • Acted for Volkswagen Pon Financial Services on the acquisition of several lease portfolio's.
  • Advised the Indian company Apollo Tyres Ltd. on the acquisition of Vredestein Banden B.V. from parent company Amtel-Vredestein N.V.

Lidmaatschappen en functies

  • Voorzitter China Desk
  • Vereniging Corporate Litigation

Awards & Rankings

  • Chambers Europe, 2026, Ranked Band 4 in Corporate/M&A
  • The Legal 500 EMEA, 2026, Mark Ziekman is Recommended
  • IFLR1000, 2024/2025, Mark Ziekman is highly regarded

Onderwijs

  • Nederlands recht (ondernemingsrecht), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
  • Nederlands recht (privaatrecht), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
  • Nederlands recht (sociaal economisch recht), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Insights door Mark

CMS adviseert Airvance bij de verkoop van UltimAir en VentiDirect

CMS adviseert Airvance bij de verkoop van UltimAir en VentiDirect

03 apr. 2026 1 min lezen
CMS Nederland in de Chambers Europe 2026 rankings

CMS Nederland in de Chambers Europe 2026 rankings

19 mrt. 2026 2 min lezen
CMS Nederland in de Chambers Global 2026 rankings

CMS Nederland in de Chambers Global 2026 rankings

12 feb. 2026 1 min lezen
CMS European Private Equity Study 2025

CMS European Private Equity Study 2025

16 mei 2025 2 min lezen
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