Sophie van Engelen
Senior Associate - Attorney at Law
Sophie van Engelen is a corporate knowledge lawyer, educator and innovation leader with a background in mergers and acquisitions. She focuses on the application of artificial intelligence, knowledge management and legal innovation within legal practice.
Amsterdam
Dutch, English
Sophie combines extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions with a strong focus on knowledge management, artificial intelligence, legal innovation and professional development within legal practice.
As part of Loyens & Loeff's Law Knowledge Centre, she supports lawyers in delivering high-quality, efficient and client-focused legal services. Her work includes the development of legal knowhow, drafting and maintaining template documentation, process optimisation, legal technology initiatives and the design and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions, including specialised AI agents that support legal work, knowledge sharing and professional efficiency.
Before moving into a knowledge-focused role, Sophie worked in the firm's London office and was seconded to a leading US law firm, gaining valuable international experience in corporate transactions.
Sophie is actively involved in training and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the legal profession. She regularly provides training sessions and contributes to the development of legal knowhow. In 2026, she authored two articles in Ondernemingsrecht & Financiering on asset deal transactions, covering the transfer of assets and liabilities and the legal complexities associated with knowhow as a business asset.
As a registered intervision facilitator for lawyers, Sophie is committed to supporting continuous professional development, reflection and quality within the legal profession.
Memberships
Dutch Bar Association (NOvA), 2004
Qualifications
Registered Intervision Facilitator for Lawyers, Dutch Bar Association (The Netherlands), 2020
Postgraduate Programme in Mergers & Acquisitions, VU Law Academy (The Netherlands), 2009
Master's in Dutch Law, University of Groningen (The Netherlands), 2003
Publications
Asset deals ontleed: het atypische bedrijfsactief 'knowhow' en daarmee gepaard gaande risico's van koper (O&F 2026 | 2 - Engelen, van, S.M. - 1-7-2026)
Asset deals ontleed: hoe identificeer je de relevante activa en passiva en hoe draag je ze vervolgens over? (O&F 2026 | 1 - Engelen van, S.M. - 1-4-2026)
Werknemersparticipatie: certificaten of winstbewijzen; straks stemrechtloze aandelen? (V&O 2011/6 - Engelen van, S.M. - 1-6-2011)
In hoeverre zijn break fees toelaatbaar? (TOP 2010/5 - Engelen van, S.M. - 17-7-2010)
Sophie van Engelen
Senior Associate - Attorney at Law
sophie.van.engelen@loyensloeff.com
Amsterdam
Dutch, English
<p>Sophie van Engelen is a corporate knowledge lawyer, educator and innovation leader with a background in mergers and acquisitions. She focuses on the application of artificial intelligence, knowledge management and legal innovation within legal practice.</p>
Sophie combines extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions with a strong focus on knowledge management, artificial intelligence, legal innovation and professional development within legal practice.
As part of Loyens & Loeff's Law Knowledge Centre, she supports lawyers in delivering high-quality, efficient and client-focused legal services. Her work includes the development of legal knowhow, drafting and maintaining template documentation, process optimisation, legal technology initiatives and the design and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions, including specialised AI agents that support legal work, knowledge sharing and professional efficiency.
Before moving into a knowledge-focused role, Sophie worked in the firm's London office and was seconded to a leading US law firm, gaining valuable international experience in corporate transactions.
Sophie is actively involved in training and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the legal profession. She regularly provides training sessions and contributes to the development of legal knowhow. In 2026, she authored two articles in Ondernemingsrecht & Financiering on asset deal transactions, covering the transfer of assets and liabilities and the legal complexities associated with knowhow as a business asset.
As a registered intervision facilitator for lawyers, Sophie is committed to supporting continuous professional development, reflection and quality within the legal profession.