About the Firm

A heritage of counsel, built for the modern enterprise.

Schut & Grosheide is an Amsterdam corporate law firm advising multinational companies, investors and ambitious enterprises on corporate law, intellectual property, regulatory compliance and complex transactions across Europe.

Meet Our Partners

Firm Overview

Trusted counsel to the boardrooms of Europe.

For decades, Schut & Grosheide has advised the leadership of multinational corporations, private equity houses and family-owned enterprises through their most consequential decisions. From our offices on the Herengracht in Amsterdam, our partners act as trusted counsel on corporate governance, cross-border transactions and the regulatory questions that define modern business.

We are deliberately a partner-led firm. Every engagement is shaped by a partner who combines deep legal expertise with the commercial judgment to translate that expertise into clear, actionable advice. It is an approach that has earned the lasting confidence of clients across European and international markets.

1996

Established

60+

Lawyers & Counsel

Amsterdam

Headquarters

Leadership

The partners behind Schut & Grosheide.

A board of senior partners whose combined experience spans corporate governance, intellectual property, regulatory compliance and the most complex transactions in the European market.

Willem Schut

Managing Partner

Willem Schut is the Managing Partner of Schut & Grosheide and leads the firm's Corporate Law and Strategic Advisory practice. With more than 28 years of experience advising multinational corporations, private equity investors and family-owned enterprises, Willem focuses on cross-border transactions, corporate governance and board-level strategic matters throughout Europe. He is regularly sought by executive leadership teams for complex restructurings, acquisitions and governance transformations requiring both legal precision and commercial judgment.

Expertise

Corporate Governance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Board Advisory
Cross-Border Transactions

Education

LL.M., University of Amsterdam
Corporate Governance Programme, INSEAD

Long-term business success is built on disciplined governance and trusted partnerships.

Eva van Rijn

Partner — Intellectual Property & Innovation

Eva van Rijn heads the firm's Intellectual Property and Innovation practice. She advises technology companies, research institutions and growth-stage enterprises on trademark protection, copyright strategy, licensing frameworks and the evolving legal landscape surrounding artificial intelligence. Her practice bridges traditional intellectual property law with emerging technology regulation, helping clients safeguard valuable innovation assets across European markets.

Expertise

Intellectual Property
Trademark Protection
Technology Licensing
AI & Digital Assets

Education

LL.M. Intellectual Property Law, Leiden University
European IP Certification Programme

Innovation creates value only when it is properly protected.

Sophie de Groot

Partner — Regulatory Compliance

Sophie de Groot advises organizations operating in highly regulated sectors including financial services, healthcare and critical infrastructure. Her work focuses on European regulatory frameworks, corporate compliance programs, risk governance and operational resilience. Sophie frequently assists executive teams in navigating regulatory change while maintaining commercial agility and stakeholder confidence.

Expertise

Regulatory Compliance
Risk Governance
Financial Regulation
Corporate Investigations

Education

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional

Effective compliance should empower growth rather than restrict it.

Thomas Vermeer

Partner — Corporate Transactions

Thomas Vermeer specializes in complex corporate transactions, investment structures and strategic business combinations. He works closely with founders, investors and multinational organizations on acquisitions, joint ventures and expansion initiatives throughout the European market. Known for his practical and commercially focused approach, Thomas helps clients execute transactions efficiently while mitigating legal and operational risk.

Expertise

M&A
Venture Capital
Joint Ventures
Corporate Structuring

Education

LL.M. Corporate Law, Utrecht University
Executive Finance Programme

Every successful transaction begins with clarity, preparation and trust.

How We Work

Principles that guide every engagement.

Precision

Rigorous legal analysis and meticulous drafting on every matter, no detail overlooked.

Partnership

Long-term relationships built on discretion, trust and a genuine understanding of each client's business.

Commercial Judgment

Counsel that balances legal certainty with the practical realities of doing business in Europe.

Independence

Considered, conflict-free advice given candidly — in the long-term interest of the client.

European & Cross-Border Reach

Rooted in Amsterdam. Trusted across Europe.

From a single base on the Herengracht, our partners advise on matters spanning the Netherlands and the wider European market — coordinating seamlessly with leading independent firms in every major jurisdiction to deliver counsel that is both local and international in scope.

Amsterdam

Brussels

Frankfurt

Paris

London

Luxembourg

Work With Us

Speak with a partner about your matter.

Whether you are contemplating a transaction, protecting valuable innovation or navigating regulatory change, our partners are ready to advise.

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