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Joost Polman

Joost Polman

Global 2026

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Joost is a corporate partner in the M&A and Private Equity practice of Baker McKenzie. He acts for domestic and international private equity funds, pension fund managers, founders, management teams, as well as family-owned companies and corporates. Joost is often praised for his solution-driven approach and strategic mindset.

Joost advises his clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including takeovers, leveraged buyouts, (add-on) acquisitions, divestments, auctions, joint ventures, minority investments and management equity programs. While his clients operate across a wide range of sectors, he has significant experience in the financial sector as well as the media, IT, technology and telecom sectors. Joost is a member of the firm's Technology group. Aside this, Joost regularly lectures university students, peers or clients at seminars and workshops on a wide range of M&A-related topics.

Professional Memberships

Nederlandse Orde van Advocaten

Personal

VU University Amsterdam (Bachelor's Degree)

VU University Amsterdam (LLM)

University of Utrecht (Minor in Economics)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A: €50-250 million - Netherlands

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Individual Editorial

Joost Polman is an increasingly prominent name who is sought out by investment firms, private equity funds and corporate entities to advise on a variety of commercial transactions, including joint ventures, divestments and acquisitions.

Strengths

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  • Joost Polman has his eyes on the ball and is extremely pragmatic in his advice and support, which has led to great outcomes for us time and time again.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 millionChambers Global Guide
  • Joost Polman has an eye for the overall process and is keen to find solutions.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 millionChambers Global Guide
  • With great pragmatism and a can-do mentality, Joost will bring any complex process to a successful ending.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 millionChambers Global Guide
  • Joost Polman is a highly commercial and efficient lawyer.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 millionChambers Global Guide
  • Joost Polman is easy to work with. He understands the business and delivers on time.

    Corporate/M&A: €50-250 millionChambers Global Guide

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