Hogan Lovells advises Delen Private Bank on the acquisition of Servatus Vermogensmanagement

The acquisition is in line with the growth strategy of Delen Private Bank in The Netherlands since entering the Dutch market in 2016 and will be their seventh Dutch acquisition in nine years.

Danielle du Bois-Buné, lead partner for the transaction, said: "We are proud to have advised Delen Private Bank on this strategic acquisition, marking an important step in their continued growth within the Dutch asset management sector. Our team’s deep expertise in M&A transactions in regulated markets and longstanding experience with financial institutions, and the strong ties between our Amsterdam and Brussels offices positioned us well to support Delen Private Bank on this transaction."

The Hogan Lovells team was led by partner Danielle du Bois-Buné (M&A, Amsterdam), with support from partners Alexander Fortuin (Tax, Amsterdam), Maria Benbrahim (Employment, Amsterdam), and Philip Van Steenwinkel (Brussels, Banking & Finance), counsels Bastiaan van Rath (M&A, Amsterdam), Matthijs Dols (Tax, Amsterdam), and Charles-Henri Bernard (Brussels, Banking & Finance), and associate Anastasiia Kachalova (M&A, Amsterdam).

For more information about the transaction, please see here.

About Delen Private Bank

Delen Private Bank is an asset manager specializing in discretionary wealth management and estate planning. Its mission is to manage and plan its clients’ assets in an active and thoughtful manner, aiming for balanced growth and a smooth transition to future generations. Delen’s philosophy is based on personal contact, a long-term vision and a sustainable approach. Two stable shareholders constitute the bank’s solid base: the Delen family and the Ackermans & van Haaren holding. The Delen Group is active in five countries and has more than 1,000 employees. As of 31 December 2024, assets under management amounted to 66.9 billion euros (consolidated figure Delen Group). Delen Private Bank is present in Amsterdam, Heerenveen, Hengelo, 's-Hertogenbosch, Noordwijk, Waalre, and soon in Utrecht.

About Servatus Vermogensmanagement

Servatus Vermogensmanagement is based in 's-Hertogenbosch and employs nine people. It focuses on managing and guiding wealthy families with regard to their overall wealth situation. In addition to wealth management, its services include wealth guidance and financial planning. Above all, it is a matter of trust, with a personal approach and tailored solutions leading to the achievement of its clients' financial goals. Since it was founded in 2010, Servatus has experienced strong growth and has won eight FD-Gazelle awards, making it one of the fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands.