Hogan Lovells further expands its Amsterdam M&A practice with the hire of Jaap Geleijns as partner
Amsterdam, 1 September 2025 – Hogan Lovells announced today that Jaap Geleijns has joined the firm's Corporate & Finance practice as a further M&A partner in its Amsterdam office.
Jaap brings more than 13 years of experience from Linklaters, where he advised on a wide range of high-profile domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, spanning both private and public M&A. His client base includes private equity funds, financial institutions, and major corporates, with a strong focus on complex and strategically significant deals.
James Doyle, Head of the Corporate & Finance practice at Hogan Lovells, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jaap to Hogan Lovells. His appointment further enhances our strong M&A practice in Amsterdam and aligns with our commitment to deepening our Dutch M&A and private equity offering, providing top-tier support to clients across EMEA and globally.”
“Jaap combines great energy and ambition with excellent experience in both private and public M&A at the highest level,” said Victor de Vlaam, Amsterdam Managing Partner and Head of the M&A Group in Amsterdam at Hogan Lovells. “His ability to advise on both private and public M&A transactions is unique in the Dutch market and his expertise will complement our M&A offering. Jaap’s appointment will further boost our highly successful M&A, private equity and ECM teams.”
Bill Curtin, Practice Area Leader – Mergers and Acquisitions at Hogan Lovells, said: “The Netherlands is a gateway to Europe, hosting world-class clients and many of the major players in the private equity space. Jaap’s impressive track record makes him an excellent fit for Hogan Lovells and he will play an important role as we continue to grow our Dutch M&A practice.”
Jaap Geleijns said: “I am excited to join Hogan Lovells’ ambitious M&A and private equity practice. The firm’s fully integrated global platform, combined with the strength and depth of its practices and strong sector expertise, makes it a natural fit for my practice. I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to support clients on complex M&A transactions and to contribute to the firm’s growth both in the Netherlands and internationally.”
