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Zabdaj is head of our Corporate/M&A and Capital Markets team. He is a dedicated transaction lawyer, fully focused on successfully closing the deal. He has been active in the legal profession for more than 20 years, with more than 15 years of M&A practice experience. Zabdaj advises national and international clients on acquisitions, investments and transactions. His clients include buyers and sellers, both in exclusive (one-on-one) negotiation processes and in controlled auctions.

Zabdaj's transaction support extends to all phases of the transaction process. He is a sparring partner in the preliminary phase of the transaction when the deal strategy is drawn up, directs due diligence investigations, conducts contract negotiations, and ensures proper post-closing attention. He combines a unique mix of legal expertise and financial insight, building on his Executive MBA at RSM, and his ultimate goal is to manage transactions in-line with clear and actionable milestones for his clients, while driving all project members towards the finish line.

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Since 2021 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2001-2020 Partner, AKD
2007-2011 Visiting lecturer, Nyenrode Business Universiteit
1998-2000 Seminar Manager, Euroforum B.V.
2007-2008 Executive MBA, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
2005-2006 Corporate Transactions, Grotius Academie
1998-2000 Civil law, Universiteit Tilburg
1993-1998 Public law and administration, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Career

Since 2021 Partner, Taylor Wessing
2001-2020 Partner, AKD
2007-2011 Visiting lecturer, Nyenrode Business Universiteit
1998-2000 Seminar Manager, Euroforum B.V.

Education

2007-2008 Executive MBA, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
2005-2006 Corporate Transactions, Grotius Academie
1998-2000 Civil law, Universiteit Tilburg
1993-1998 Public law and administration, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Advising Hims & Hers, USA on the acquisition of European telemedicine provider Zava

Advising and coordinating a comprehensive transaction team across five jurisdictions relating to the acquisition of the Zava Group including complex legal issues

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