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Tom van Dijk

Attorney-at-law

M&A, Corporate governance

Tom is a dedicated advisor to mid-sized and large companies many of which operate internationally. Easy to work with, passionate, to the point and always focused on results.

More about Tom van Dijk

Tom assists and advises clients with both national and international acquisitions and mergers, (corporate) restructuring and shaping collaborations between shareholders, such as participation, joint ventures and shareholder agreements. Tom acts on behalf of medium-sized and large businesses, many of which operate internationally.

His considerable experience in complex transactions makes him a reliable partner at boardroom level. Tom is renowned for his sharp legal mind, pragmatic view of transactions and personal approach.

Tom is part of the Hoboken Corporate M&A team, which is ranked in the Legal 500 EMEA Commercial, Corporate and M&A guide.

This is what people say about Tom:
“Tom van Dijk is an excellent lawyer and trusted advisor who excels in negotiations and is able to provide to-the-point legal advice.”

In 2019, his expertise and approach were rewarded with the title ‘acquisition lawyer of the year’ (Fusie & Overname Award).

This is what clients say about Tom van Dijk

Gert Ambachtsheer from Venturion:

“
Tom is a lawyer who contributes his own ideas and always goes for gold! He has helped us with two acquisitions and in both cases, we were more than satisfied with the results of his tenacious, thorough approach. Tom is a lawyer who makes you feel good. You’re pleased that he’s on your side, rather than the opposite side of the table”.

Education

  • Grotius Academy, postgraduate specialisation course in company and corporate law (with distinction) (2012)
  • Leiden University, Dutch law, Master’s degree in civil law (2007)

Memberships & additional role

  • Dutch Corporate Finance Association (DCFA)
  • M&A aan de Maas

Legal practice areas the Netherlands Bar’s register

  • Corporate law
  • Admitted to the Dutch bar: 3 August 2007
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