Eversheds Sutherland strengthens Benelux team with corporate partner hire

With close to 20 years of experience, Kristof joins the firm’s company commercial team in Brussels from KPMG Law where he was Senior Counsel from 2018. Prior to KPMG Law he was a Senior Associate in the Corporate/M&A practice of DLA Piper’s Brussel’s office. Kristof is fluent in Dutch, English and French.

Kristof brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the firm, with a specific focus on (private and public) M&A, (post-acquisition) corporate reorganisations and joint ventures.

Throughout his career he has advised both SME’s and large multinational clients in a wide range of sectors including technology, life sciences and transport & logistics.  

Stefan Corbanie, Benelux Managing Partner, Eversheds Sutherland comments: 

“We are committed to expanding and strengthening our presence across Benelux and Kristof’s appointment is testament to that commitment. We have stated our ambition to grow our Benelux partnership to 40 strong in the next five years and I am excited to welcome Kristof to the firm in support of that goal.”

Benjamin Haberkorn, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland comments: 

“I am delighted to welcome Kristof to the firm. He brings with him a deep understanding of the complexities of the Benelux market and the experience to advise clients across local and international borders. As a native Dutch speaker he will also work closely with our partners in the Netherlands to strengthen our client relationships and continue to build our brand in the region.”

Kristof Slootmans, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland comments: 

“It is a privilege to join Eversheds Sutherland and I’m pleased to support the growth of our already impressive presence and reputation in Benelux. There is a clear alignment on client activity across the firm’s European offices and I am looking forward to contributing to the further development of the corporate and M&A practice, the Belgian office and Benelux region, and the global firm.”

Kristof’s appointment builds on recent growth and investment in Eversheds Sutherland’s Benelux operations, including the addition of tax partners Chantal Presilli and Zoya Zalmai, privacy and cyber security partner Maarten Stassen, litigation partner Gaetano Jannone, real estate partner Berend Zwart, and competition partner Marjolein De Backer to the global law firm.