Charles Honée
Partner
Amsterdam

Charles Honée
Partner
Amsterdam
Contact Details
Charles specialises in corporate law, in particular mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. He has a significant track record of corporate transactions.
His work includes acquisitions and disposals by both (listed) domestic and foreign companies, public takeover bids and private (auction) sales and acquisition processes. In his role, he regularly acts for well-known private equity houses and also advises management in private equity deals. Charles regularly publishes articles on recent law developments.
Charles was recently involved in multiple high profile transactions, including leading the team that advised ING on the disposal of its insurance businesses in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand (combined value of nearly EUR3bn).
The 2016 latest edition of Chambers Global describes him as “Clients appreciate his knowledge of our business, high levels of responsiveness and high-quality advice which he tailors to the client's needs”. Quotes in earlier publications include Charles being described as “assertive and effective. I am very happy to have him on board” and “appreciated for his creative legal solutions”.
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as advocaat, Netherlands, 1996
Exempt european lawyer, England and Wales, 2009
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Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as advocaat, Netherlands, 1996
Exempt european lawyer, England and Wales, 2009