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Rob specialises in corporate law, focusing on (national and international) mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, management buy-outs, leveraged buy-outs and private equity transactions.

In 2014 and 2015, Rob was seconded to a large international American law firm in New York; while he was there, he provided transactional and corporate law advice to various firms and financial institutions.

Rob publishes regularly on corporate related topics. He is a member of the Region Team United Stated and Germany and frequently visits these regions.

Work highlights

Memberships

Dutch Bar Association

Qualifications

Grotius Academy, Mergers and Acquisitions (post-graduate course), 2016 - 2017 (cum laude)
Dutch law, University of Tilburg, 2010

Publications

Schrooten, R.P. (2020). (Potestative) conditions in M&A contracts: from theory to practice. Contracteren 2020 nr. 2. p 60-70.
Schrooten, R.P. (2018). Statutory waiting period and anti-takeover measures, the world upside down! O&F 2018 nr. 3 p 33-56.
Schrooten, R.P. (2014). Is there sufficient supervison within a one-tier board structure for companies that apply the large company regime? V&O 2014 nr. 3. p 35-38.

What others say

"Rob Schrooten has a good overview and knows what he is talking about. He is experienced, very responsive and thinks along with the client on how they would like to strategise the deal."
Chambers and Partners - Global Guide (2026)
"Rob Schrooten was very commercial, practical and responsive and had a clear understanding of what was involved in the matter."
Chambers and Partners - Global Guide (2026)
"Rob Schrooten is a straightforward lawyer who speaks in understandable language and has a healthy and balanced risk appetite."
Chambers and Partners - Global Guide (2026)
"It is a pleasure to work with Rob Schrooten. His level of empathy is very high and, besides that, he is a more than excellent lawyer."
Chambers and Partners - Global Guide (2026)
"Rob Schrooten is a talented lawyer with a bright future."
Chambers and Partners - Global Guide (2026)
Rob Schrooten brings an invaluable combination of expertise, pragmatism, and composure to intense transactions
Legal 500 - EMEA (2026)
"Rob Schrooten is an excellent M&A lawyer."
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
"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)
Rob Schrooten named "Next Generation Partner" in Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
Rob Schrooten named "Key lawyer" in Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Legal 500 - EMEA (2024)
Rob Schrooten named "Next Generation Partner" in Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
Rob Schrooten named "Key lawyer" in Commercial, Corporate and M&A
Legal 500 - EMEA (2023)
Rob Schrooten: considerable knowledge and ability to remain calm under stress.
Legal 500 - EMEA (2022)

Rob Schrooten

Partner - Attorney at Law

rob.schrooten@loyensloeff.com

Amsterdam

Dutch, English, German

<p>Rob Schrooten, partner, is a member of the Corporate/M&A practice group.</p>

Rob specialises in corporate law, focusing on (national and international) mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, management buy-outs, leveraged buy-outs and private equity transactions.

In 2014 and 2015, Rob was seconded to a large international American law firm in New York; while he was there, he provided transactional and corporate law advice to various firms and financial institutions.

Rob publishes regularly on corporate related topics. He is a member of the Region Team United Stated and Germany and frequently visits these regions.