Jones Day adds cross-border M&A and private equity partner Jeroen Sombezki in Amsterdam, strengthening its corporate bench in the Netherlands and across Europe
Jeroen Sombezki has joined Jones Day's Amsterdam Office as a partner in the Corporate Practice. Mr. Sombezki, who brings more than 20 years of corporate transactions and corporate governance experience, regularly leads complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, growth equity financings, and capital markets matters. His practice focuses on cross-border transactions, particularly in the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors, including defense technology & security, and the energy, renewables, and infrastructure sectors.
"Jeroen is a highly regarded member of the Dutch corporate bar, and his arrival meaningfully strengthens our ability to serve clients investing into, and out of, the Netherlands," said Yvan Desmedt, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day's Amsterdam Office. "Amsterdam remains one of Europe's most important gateways for cross-border investment, and Jeroen has spent his career advising North American, Asian, and European companies on Dutch and pan-European transactions. His relationships and experience connect directly with the work of our colleagues across Europe and around the world, and he will be an outstanding resource for clients doing business throughout the region."
"Jeroen is a seasoned dealmaker whose practice sits at the intersection of private equity, technology, and the energy transition, three areas where our clients are especially active," said Vica Irani, co-leader of Jones Day's Corporate Practice. "He has advised sponsors, founders, and strategic buyers at every stage of a company's life cycle, from growth financings through exits and public listings. That breadth adds real depth to our M&A and private equity capabilities and to our ability to execute sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional transactions for clients worldwide."
Mr. Sombezki joins a Jones Day global Corporate team of approximately 400 M&A attorneys in 16 countries, which, over the past five years, has advised on more than 5,200 transactions with a deal volume exceeding $2.1 trillion.
Mr. Sombezki earned his degree in Dutch law and a master's in Dutch civil law from Leiden University, completed the MBA Highlights Programme in corporate finance at INSEAD, and studied law at the Università degli Studi di Bologna.
"What drew me to Jones Day is its true one-firm culture and the genuine commitment to teamwork that runs throughout the partnership," said Mr. Sombezki. "I am excited to working across offices and practices, from private equity and capital markets to antitrust, tax, energy, and technology as part of a fully integrated team on important cross-border matters. I look forward to working with my new colleagues in Amsterdam, across Europe, and around the world to deliver the exceptional client service for which Jones Day is known."
