DVDW Expands Its Cross-Border Outlook Towards Latin America with New Associate

Daniel’s arrival supports DVDW’s increasing focus on international and cross-border matters, including advising Latin American clients doing business in the Netherlands and Dutch clients with interests in Latin America.

Born in Colombia, trained in Dutch law and a native Spanish speaker, Daniel brings a valuable combination of legal expertise, language skills and cultural awareness to DVDW. His personal and professional background enables him to contribute to matters where Dutch legal advice intersects with Latin American business interests.

Luitzen van der Sluis, Managing Partner at DVDW comments:

“Daniel’s background is a welcome addition to DVDW. As our clients and international contacts increasingly operate across borders, it is valuable to have team members who can help us understand different business cultures and communicate effectively with clients and advisors in jurisdictions across the globe.”

The Netherlands as a gateway to Europe

Latin American investors, entrepreneurs and companies are increasingly looking to Europe for stability, growth and diversification. While Spain is a natural point of attraction because of its language and cultural ties, the Netherlands remains a strategic jurisdiction for business structuring, trade, logistics, financing and cross-border legal matters. With its business-focused approach and international network, DVDW can support clients and referral partners in assessing where Dutch legal expertise may add value within a broader European strategy.

DVDW: A business-focused Dutch legal partner

DVDW advises entrepreneurs, investors, companies and financial stakeholders throughout the business lifecycle, including on market entry, growth, investment, M&A transactions, restructuring, disputes and distressed situations. The firm combines legal expertise with a pragmatic understanding of the realities of business.

As Experts in the Laws of Business, DVDW aims to provide advice that is legally sound, commercially relevant and practical. Through its role within Alliott Global Alliance, DVDW also works with a trusted international network of law and accounting firms, enabling the firm to support clients and referral partners on cross-border matters where coordinated cross-border expertise is required.

Support for Latin American clients and international advisors

Whether a client is considering a European holding structure, a cross-border acquisition, a commercial dispute or cooperation with trusted Dutch co-counsel, DVDW can assist on a broad range of Dutch legal matters, including:

• Corporate & M&A – Cross-border transactions, joint ventures, Dutch holding structures;
• Commercial contracts – Drafting and negotiating high-value agreements under Dutch and international law;
• Dispute resolution – Litigation in Dutch courts and support in international arbitration;
• Restructuring & insolvency – Distressed situations, debt restructuring, creditor negotiations; or
• Regulatory compliance – Dutch and EU requirements across energy, tech, agri-food, and financial services.

The Netherlands has active bilateral investment and tax treaties with with several Latin American jurisdictions. In appropriate cases, these arrangements may offer structural advantages, and DVDW can work with clients and their advisors to assess how Dutch legal structures fit within their broader business objectives.

With Daniel joining the team, DVDW adds yet more Spanish-language capabilities and a Latin American perspective to its broader international offering.

Let’s connect

DVDW is continuing to develop its international network and welcomes conversations with companies, investors and legal professionals looking for Dutch legal support in cross-border business matters.

To explore how DVDW can assist with Dutch legal matters, please contact DVDW by connecting with Luitzen van der Sluis and Daniel Osorno van Wissen on LinkedIn, sending Luitzen (vandersluis@dvdw.nl) and Daniel (osornovanwissen@dvdw.nl) an email or visiting the firm's website (Home | DVDW) to schedule an introductory call.

About DVDW Advocaten B.V.:

DVDW Advocaten B.V was formed in 2004 and is a leading business law firm in the Netherlands with offices in key cities Rotterdam and The Hague. As AGA's law firm representative in the country, DVDW primarily offers legal services in M&A, litigation, corporate governance and  restructuring and insolvency. The firm mainly focuses on the industry and commerce, financial services, agriculture, technology and real estate sectors plus private individuals. Read more.