Harmen Holtrop advises on a wide range of corporate matters, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate representation. He has extensive experience advising corporates on strategic transactions, as well as advising private equity firms and other financial investors on leveraged buyouts, investments and exits.

He previously served as co-chair of the firm’s corporate practice and is known for his strong transactional track record, having successfully closed a significant number of complex deals in recent years. Harmen is recognised for his expertise by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners (Global and Europe), Legal 500, and IFLR.

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Memberships

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Dutch Bar Association (NOvA)
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Qualifications

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Corporate Law (post-graduate course), Grotius Academy, 2002
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Dutch law (specialisation civil law and criminal law), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1996

What others say

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"Harmen Holtrop has in-depth knowledge of M&A and is a very trustworthy partner."
Chambers and Partners - Global Guide (2026)
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"Harmen Holtrop does a fantastic job and never disappoints."
Chambers and Partners - Global Guide (2026)
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"As managing partner, Harmen Holtrop has an excellent understanding of the commercial aspects of our company."
Chambers and Partners - Global Guide (2026)
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Harmen Holtrop stand out as very knowledgable but practical partner
Legal 500 - EMEA (2026)
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"Harmen Holtrop is very pragmatic and fast, and has a good overview of what the real business issues are. Rob Schrooten has good tactics during negotiations and is approachable."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2025)
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"He is an excellent, down-to-earth lawyer."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2024)
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"He is an excellent, down-to-earth lawyer."
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2024)
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Harmen Holtrop named "Leading individual" in Private Equity
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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Harmen Holtrop named "Key lawyer" in Private Equity
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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Harmen Holtrop named "Leading individual" in Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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Harmen Holtrop named "Key lawyer" in Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
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Harmen Holtrop named "Key lawyer" in Industry Focus: Food
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Harmen Holtrop named "Leading individual" in Private Equity
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Harmen Holtrop named "Practice head" in Private Equity
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Harmen Holtrop named "Leading individual" in Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Harmen Holtrop named "Practice head" in Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
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Harmen Holtrop represents clients in acquisitions and divestments, advising both private equity companies and shareholders. He often handles transactions involving companies in the Benelux region. One client reports: "I particularly like Harmen Holtrop for his down-to-earth approach."
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2022)
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‘Harmen Holtrop: strategically very strong whilst remaining with two feet on the floor. Joy to work with. 4/7 availability.'
Legal 500 - EMEA (2022)
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"I particularly like Harmen Holtrop for his down-to-earth approach."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2022)
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Harmen Holtrop acts for a clientele of media companies, private equity firms and banks on a range of transactions, including auction sales. Clients rate his collaborative manner, one calling him "very pleasant and easygoing."
Chambers & Partners - Europe (2021)
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Harmen Holtrop advises private equity clients on the sell and buy sides of transactions, as well as assisting with corporate mergers. He is described by clients as being "always reliable in terms of making things happen," as well as being "extremely nice and clever."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2020)
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"He is described by clients as an 'excellent lawyer with great business acumen' and another source values that he is 'focused on finding solutions'."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2019)
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"The 'proactive' Harmen Holtrop heads the group and is valued for 'knowing exactly the approach the client wants to take'."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2019)
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"The 'proactive' Harmen Holtrop heads the group and is valued for 'knowing exactly the approach the client wants to take'."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2019)
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"He is described by one client as a 'very knowledgeable but also a very pragmatic lawyer and a very likeable person'."
Chambers & Partners - Global (2018)
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Harmen Holtrop

Member of the Executive Board - Attorney at Law

harmen.holtrop@loyensloeff.com

Amsterdam

Dutch, English

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<p>Harmen Holtrop is Managing Partner and a Member of the Executive Board of Loyens & Loeff, alongside Roderik Beckers and Lieselot Oosterkamp. He has held the role of Managing Partner since October 2022 and is based in Amsterdam. Harmen focuses on corporate M&A and private equity transactions, advising both corporate clients and financial investors.</p>

Harmen Holtrop advises on a wide range of corporate matters, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate representation. He has extensive experience advising corporates on strategic transactions, as well as advising private equity firms and other financial investors on leveraged buyouts, investments and exits.

He previously served as co-chair of the firm’s corporate practice and is known for his strong transactional track record, having successfully closed a significant number of complex deals in recent years. Harmen is recognised for his expertise by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners (Global and Europe), Legal 500, and IFLR.