LAWYER PROFILE

Gregory Crookes

Europe 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

Netherlands

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Practice Areas

Greg Crookes specialises in leveraged buy-outs, corporate carve-outs and other complex M&A. He acts for a range of private equity and corporate clients and financial institutions, is known for being hands-on dealmaker without losing sight of the big picture, and has substantial experience on both the buy-side and sell-side.

Career

University of Cape Town (Bachelor of Commerce) 1990

University of Cape Town (MA) 1996

Partner at Bernadt Vukic Potash & Getz, South Africa 1999

Joined Clifford Chance Amsterdam 2000

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2002

Partner since 2008

Professional Memberships

Law Society of England and Wales

Cape Law Society (South Africa)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above - Netherlands

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Gregory Crookes is particularly active in acquisitions, divestments and joint venture agreements within the TMT, consumer goods and energy sectors, and regularly acts for financial institutions and investment firms.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Gregory Crookes is a highly experienced lawyer with a commercial perspective on transactions and the objective of getting deals done. The best interests of his clients are always his top priority.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
Gregory Crookes is very practical, hands on and has done a lot of these transactions. He brings a level of calm to negotiations and is good at separating out what is really key.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
Gregory Crookes is really committed and always delivers. He unpacks and resolves issues thoughtfully and pragmatically.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
Gregory Crookes is a seasoned M&A lawyer who is a great partner for major corporates.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide