Clifford Chance advises Babilou Family on the acquisition of the BLOS group

22 March 2021

Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier, Dirk Berendsen, , , , , , Liesbeth Buiter, Lotte De Bruin, , , Stern Flik, Laura Stegeman, , , Laura Dolstra
Amsterdam

Clifford Chance advises Babilou Family on the acquisition of the BLOS group

Clifford Chance has advised Babilou Family on the acquisition of the BLOS group. BLOS is a provider of childcare services in The Netherlands.

Created in 1992, BLOS has c.200 establishments and 9,400 places for children aged 0 to 14. With this acquisition, Babilou Family strengthens its position as a major player in education in the Netherlands. In 2021, the group plans to welcome about 12,000 children with its network of 230 nurseries and after-school care centers. This intended step is subject to ACM's approval. The BLOS works council has rendered positive advice.

The Clifford Chance team consisted of Jan-Hendrik Horsmeier, Dirk Berendsen, Luc van Oosterhout, Merel Vermolen, Sabine van den Heuvel, Laura Dolstra (Corporate), IJsbrand de Jong, Willemijn de Wit, Iga Mamczarz (Employment), Jaap Tempelman, Sophie Wijdeveld (IP/IT), Liesbeth Buiter, Lotte de Bruin (Real Estate), Frans Muller, Celine Vermeulen (Antitrust), Stern Flik (Tax) and Laura Stegeman (Notary).