And with the UK potentially no longer being a gateway to Europe for non-EU marcoms acquirers, those acquirers will be focussing on alternative English-speaking gateways that attract the most creative talent. An influx of global companies to Amsterdam, including London-based firms seeking an EU base after Brexit, will create opportunities for Dutch creative and technology agencies such as MediaMonks, according to Green Square’s Tony Walford. M&A activity is high in the sector and since English is widely spoken in the Netherlands, the country is likely to replace the UK as a gateway to Europe for acquirers. The Netherlands has been one of Europe’s most attractive markets for foreign investment over recent years, with more than €1bn invested by international investors last year, up from just under €500m five years The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency said 42 large companies, including Sony and Panasonic, will relocate to the nation and a further 250 are in talks.
An influx of global companies to Amsterdam, including London-based firms seeking an EU base after Brexit, will create opportunities for Dutch creative and technology agencies such as MediaMonks, according to Green Square’s Tony Walford. M&A activity is high in the sector and since English is widely spoken in the Netherlands, the country is likely to replace the UK as a gateway to Europe for acquirers. The Netherlands has been one of Europe’s most attractive markets for foreign investment over recent years, with more than €1bn invested by international investors last year, up from just under €500m five years The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency said 42 large companies, including Sony and Panasonic, will relocate to the nation and a further 250 are in talks.