Luke van de Laar

Luke van de Laar specializes in (cross-border) M&A, including corporate takeovers, joint ventures and private equity investments, and corporate governance related matters. Over the past years, Luke gained ample experience in executing and managing (international) transactions and corporate governance related projects for clients in technology, healthcare, (agri) food and manufacturing industries. The clients he works for include privately and publicly held corporates as well as financial sponsors. 

Prior to joining KMW, Luke worked at the M&A-team of Houthoff for over 9 years.

Luke obtained his LL.M. degree from Maastricht University in 2013 and completed the VU Law Academy postgraduate specialization course in M&A in 2017. In 2011, he attended Washburn School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. Luke is a member of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA).

Apart from his native language (Dutch), Luke is fluent in English.