Herman specializes in counselling clients, and negotiating for them, in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and other strategic projects. He acts for corporate groups, private equity funds (including buyout, growth, and venture capital funds), family offices, entrepreneurs, management teams and (supervisory) boards. His expertise, experience, track record and reputation in these areas span more than 30 years. Herman values longstanding relationships with clients.

Herman is well known in the industry, and has received many awards, including the award for “Best M&A Lawyer Midmarket” in the Netherlands in each of the years 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Herman has shared his expertise and experience as a speaker and teacher, in particular in post-graduate educational programmes for the NVP (the Dutch private equity and venture capital association) (since 1997), the post-graduate course “M&A: Law Finance Skills” of the VU Law Academy (since 2002) and the Commissarissencyclus (a course for non executive board members) of Nyenrode Business University (since 2008).

In addition, over the years Herman has authored many publications on the areas of his expertise, including for Ondernemingsrecht (the leading law review on corporate law in the Netherlands).

In addition to his practice, from 4 October 2018 until 1 January 2023 Herman also served as chairman of the board of Loyens &Loeff.

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Memberships

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Admitted to the Amsterdam bar as advocaat, since 1993
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Qualifications

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Dutch law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1993
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Publications

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Kaemingk, H.L. (2020). Hernieuwde aandacht voor private equity. Ondernemingsrecht, 2020/145, afl. 16, 811-812
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Kaemingk, H.L. (2020). Aandeelhoudersleningen in buy-outs na PCM en Estro: een afweging van voor- en nadelen. Ondernemingsrecht, 2020/150, afl. 16, 849-856
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Kaemingk, H.L. (2008). Private Equity in/na de kredietcrisis. Ondernemingsrecht, 2008 (108), 374-378.
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Kaemingk, H.L. (2007). Op weg naar de exit: over desinvestering van private equity. Ondernemingsrecht, 2007 (62), 195-200.
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Kaemingk, H.L. (2005). Private Equity en haar plaats in het Ondernemingsrecht. Ondernemingsrecht, 2005 (102), 572-580.

What others say

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Herman Kaemingk named "Key lawyer" in Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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Herman Kaemingk named "Key lawyer" in Private Equity
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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Herman Kaemingk named "Hall of Fame" in Private Equity
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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"The combination of the extremely seasoned Herman Kaemingk and the younger Rob Schrooten proved to be very successful. They took different roles during the process, which was very beneficial. Both were on top of things, managed the process perfectly and brought incredible value to the table"
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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Herman Kaemingk named "Key lawyer" in Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Herman Kaemingk named "Practice head" in Private Equity
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Herman Kaemingk named "Hall of Fame" in Private Equity
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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"He takes a commercial approach and understands deal dynamics."
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2023)
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"He takes a commercial approach and understands deal dynamics."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2023)
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‘Herman Kaemingk: takes a diplomatic/mediator approach rather than a fighting dog approach to have parties reach a reasonable agreement.’ ‘Herman Kaemingk is a truly gifted deal lawyer. None better-full stop.’
Legal 500 - EMEA (2021)
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Herman Kaemingk is active on both the buy and sell sides of transactions for insurers, institutional investors and private equity firms. His solution-centred approach is emphasised by clients, one saying: "He is focused on getting the deal done."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2021)
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Herman Kaemingk represents clients in transactions involving both private equity houses and shareholders. He is active in the consumer goods and IT sectors.
Chambers & Partners - Global (2020)
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"Herman Kaemingk is well reputed for his expertise in private equity, and is lauded as 'a very good name in the market'. He stands out to clients as an adviser who 'is knowledgeable and demonstrates a lot of experience' during transactions."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2019)
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"Herman Kaemingk represents venture capital investors, private equity firms and financial institutions in M&A and management and leveraged buyouts. He recently assisted Coolblue with the sale of 20% of its share capital to HAL Investments. He is regarded in the market as a leading lawyer in relation to the private equity sector, and described by interviewees as 'a true private equity lawyer' and one of 'the biggest names in the Netherlands' for that branch of work'."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2018)
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Herman Kaemingk

Partner - Attorney at Law

herman.kaemingk@loyensloeff.com

Amsterdam

Dutch, English

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<p>Herman Kaemingk, attorney at law, is a member of the Corporate/M&A practice group in our Amsterdam office. He focuses on corporate M&A and private equity work and has built significant expertise and reputation in these areas in more than 30 years.</p>

Herman specializes in counselling clients, and negotiating for them, in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and other strategic projects. He acts for corporate groups, private equity funds (including buyout, growth, and venture capital funds), family offices, entrepreneurs, management teams and (supervisory) boards. His expertise, experience, track record and reputation in these areas span more than 30 years. Herman values longstanding relationships with clients.

Herman is well known in the industry, and has received many awards, including the award for “Best M&A Lawyer Midmarket” in the Netherlands in each of the years 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Herman has shared his expertise and experience as a speaker and teacher, in particular in post-graduate educational programmes for the NVP (the Dutch private equity and venture capital association) (since 1997), the post-graduate course “M&A: Law Finance Skills” of the VU Law Academy (since 2002) and the Commissarissencyclus (a course for non executive board members) of Nyenrode Business University (since 2008).

In addition, over the years Herman has authored many publications on the areas of his expertise, including for Ondernemingsrecht (the leading law review on corporate law in the Netherlands).

In addition to his practice, from 4 October 2018 until 1 January 2023 Herman also served as chairman of the board of Loyens &Loeff.