LAWYER PROFILE

Jelmer Baukema

Europe 2026

Van Doorne

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

Netherlands

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Jelmer specialises in finance and (financial) restructuring. In his daily practice, he advises and assists national and international clients in the acquisition or provision of finance. In addition, he assists parties in and around insolvency, including under the Court Approval of a Private Composition (Prevention of Insolvency) Act (WHOA). Jelmer has a specific focus on types of non-bank finance like direct lending, crowdfunding, (marketable) debt instruments, leasing, factoring and securitisation. This non-bank finance practice is unique in the market.

Clients value Jelmer for his specialist knowledge and dedication. His level-headedness and pragmatic approach are often mentioned in this regard. In his advice, Jelmer goes beyond the legal. He thinks commercially. It is not for nothing that Jelmer has, for many clients and for years, been a regular sparring partner where entrepreneurial decisions are concerned. A role that suits him down to the ground.

Career

Lecturer at The Law Firm School

(Guest) lecturer at VU Amsterdam

Professional Memberships

Netherlands Association of Insolvency Lawyers

Netherlands Association for Financial Law

INSOL Europe

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance - Netherlands

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Jelmer Baukema's practice regularly encompasses the arrangement of financial agreements in relation to acquisitions, real estate transactions and infrastructure-related matters. His expertise is sought after by both borrowers and lenders.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jelmer Baukema showed strong awareness of the needs of our client, with a focus on education, guidance and explanation of legal concepts.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
Jelmer Baukema is a combination of brains and business. He is a very clever lawyer who identifies issues in an instant.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
Jelmer Baukema made sure that he was involved in all steps of the process and personally oversaw the deliverables. It is very easy to work with him and I would recommend him for these types of deals.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
Jelmer Baukema really took the time to educate himself on our business and our needs.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
He made sure all output was relevant and adapted to our needs.
Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide