LAWYER PROFILE

Hanneke Rothbarth

Europe 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Capital Markets: Equity

Netherlands

1 year ranked

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

Netherlands

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Practice Areas

Hanneke heads the corporate and finance teams in Amsterdam and is global co-head M&A. She is a versatile lawyer across the full spectrum, including ECM, public and private M&A and private equity.

Professional Memberships

• Advocaat, the Netherlands

• Guest teacher at Grotius Academy (post academic)

Publications

Hanneke is a contributor to the leading academic handbooks on public M&A and capital markets.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Capital Markets: Equity - Netherlands

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Hanneke Rothbarth is widely appreciated for her prowess in assisting private equity firms and international corporates with equity capital markets mandates. Her practice encompasses advice on Dutch listings and IPOs, as well as take-private transactions, accelerated bookbuilds and block trades.

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

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Hanneke Rothbarth handles both domestic and cross-border transactions for private equity firms and clients active in the pharmaceutical, food and retail spaces, assisting with public takeovers and acquisitions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Hanneke Rothbarth provides very clear and concise advice and comes back to you very quickly when you need it.
Capital Markets: EquityChambers European Guide
While always keeping our interests in mind, Hanneke Rothbarth has the ability to come up with pragmatic solutions during contract negotiations.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
Hanneke Rothbarth delivers very strong commitment alongside reliable and pragmatic guidance.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
She is a strong and trustworthy person who is able to build bridges across cultures and with many different people. She also has a very positive attitude and mindset.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide