LAWYER PROFILE

Saloua Ouchan

Global 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above

Netherlands

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Practice Areas

Saloua is a trusted adviser in global transactions, helping international corporates, private equity firms and financial sponsors achieve their objectives and strategic direction in complex cross-border deals. Specialising in mergers and acquisitions, growth capital transactions, joint ventures and carve-outs, Saloua provides comprehensive counsel across various sectors including technology, media, infrastructure, energy transition and business services sectors.

Saloua leads Freshfields’ Global Transactions’ innovation initiatives and co-heads the Amsterdam D&I committee. She also serves as a member of the Supervisory Board of Save the Children.

Career

Saloua gained international experience as a registered foreign lawyer in Singapore, and is both a Dutch and English law qualified lawyer. She studied Dutch law at the University of Amsterdam and subsequently trained as a judge and prosecutor trainee at the court in Zwolle/Lelystad.

Professional Memberships

• Advocaat, the Netherlands

• Solicitor, England and Wales

Personal

Saloua leads Freshfields’ Global Transactions’ innovation initiatives and co-heads the Amsterdam D&I committee. She also serves as a member of the Supervisory Board of Save the Children.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

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

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Saloua Ouchan assists both private equity and corporate clients with investments, acquisitions and divestments and is well equipped to handle cross-border transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Saloua is a great lawyer with a highly commercial view on transactions and different ongoing processes, without losing sight of the legal expertise that is so crucial in highly complex projects.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers Global Guide
We value her strategic advice and responsiveness. She is considered reliable under pressure and is a trusted business adviser for us.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers Global Guide
Saloua Ouchan is a highly experienced and very hands-on lawyer. Her commercial awareness makes her very pleasant to work with.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers Global Guide
Saloua Ouchan has strong legal expertise, as well as commercial awareness, clear communication and a proactive, client-focused mindset.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers Global Guide
Saloua is sharp and highly attuned to client needs. She quickly grasps complex business matters and plays an active role in securing the best possible commercial and legal outcomes for the client.
Corporate/M&A: €250 million and aboveChambers Global Guide