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Michiel Pannekoek

Michiel Pannekoek

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Michiel is a partner in our Corporate practice group and one of the most prominent corporate and private equity lawyers in the Netherlands with over 25 years' experience. He specialises in corporate transactions, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and strategic capital markets and governance.

In his career, Michiel has advised on more than 200 transactions both on strategic M&A and private equity. With his economic and financial background and experience, Michiel is adept at advising on all aspects of the transaction or situation at hand.

He focuses on advising in the context of cross-border transactions, restructuring transactions, complex joint ventures, large scale projects and carve-outs in an array of industries including renewables, circular economy and infrastructure. Michiel provides broad corporate advice as a boardroom adviser to several listed and non-listed companies and investors. He also advises on the redomiciliation of foreign listed companies to the Netherlands.

Michiel served on Houthoff's Executive Committee until 2018. Between 2010 and 2014, he headed the Corporate/M&A Practice Group.

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Chambers European Guide

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

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Michiel Pannekoek advises international private equity houses and clients active in the life sciences and natural resources sectors on the acquisition of Dutch targets, as well as assisting with the divestment of companies. He additionally acts for domestic venture funds on acquisitions.

Strengths

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  • He is renowned for his sharp intellect. He combines deep legal expertise with a refreshingly pragmatic approach, ensuring that the most challenging deals are navigated with clarity and efficiency.

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
  • Michiel Pannekoek's legal expertise and experience are of a very high calibre.

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
  • Michiel Pannekoek is a committed, fast and efficient lawyer. He has strong knowledge and is always available when you need him.

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
  • Michiel Pannekoek is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. He delivers short response times and is a fast thinker.

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide
  • Michiel Pannekoek is a very experienced lawyer who helps in the most crucial moments of negotiations.

    Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers European Guide

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