Philip van der Eijk

Attorney-at-law | Partner
Philip van der Eijk

Philip is a partner in our Corporate / M&A group and focuses on advising strategic parties and private equity funds in international M&A transactions. In addition, he regularly advises companies in the field of corporate governance. Philip has extensive experience in assisting in complex carve-out transactions, often with a cross-border character.

In addition, Philip was previously part of the EU & Competition practice group at Houthoff in Brussels office and has a thorough understanding of competition and foreign investment (FDI) regulatory aspects of M&A transactions. From 2018 to 2019, Philip was seconded to Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison in New York.

  • Advises Egeria and the other shareholders on the sale of The Employment Group to DIT Group. Through its Faber and Cottus brands, The Employment Group seconds more than 1,300 qualified skilled professionals to approximately 750 clients. The combination creates a secondment group with more than 2,500 skilled professionals.
  • Advised Egeria and the management of Fletcher Hotels on the sale of 100% of the shares in Fletcher Hotels to Sunday PropTech. With 170 hotels in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium, Fletcher Hotels is the largest hotel group in the Netherlands.
  • Advised Kemira on the acquisition of Nomexem, SIDRA Wasserchemie and Sidra Waterchemie. The acquisition strengthens Kemira’s Water Solutions business in Western and Central Europe.
  • LL.M. Privaatrecht (cum laude) (Maastricht University)
    International Asian Student Programme (Chinese University of Hong Kong)
  • LL.B. Dutch Law (Maastricht University)
  • Admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 2012

Expertise

Corporate/M&A
Mergers and acquisitions are among the most transformative decisions a business can make – whether driven by ambitions for growth, entry into new markets, evolving industry dynamics or long-term investment objectives. These transactions demand clear insight and the ability to navigate legal and regulatory complexity across jurisdictions.
Private Equity
Houthoff advises private equity clients on transactions, acquisitions, financing and structuring. Our team offers strategic and legal support from entry to exit.
Technology
Whether it's about the largest and fastest-growing companies having technology at the core of their business model, financial institutions developing new ways to commercialise their services or industrials relying heavily on technology for their products – technology is top of mind.

"Philip van der Eijk brought the creativity, sharpness and flexibility needed to handle our unconventional transaction structure. He was very creative and able to think in terms of solutions."

Chambers Global & Europe

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above (2026 Edition)

"Philip van der Eijk is an outstanding lawyer who is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. He delivers short response times and is a fast thinker."

Chambers Global & Europe

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above (2026 Edition)

Up and Coming

Chambers Global & Europe

Corporate/M&A: €250 million and above (2026 Edition)

Next Generation Partner

Legal 500

Commercial, Corporate and M&A (2026 Edition)
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Publications

17 July 2026
17 July 2026
The (unintended) consequences of the Act on the Removal of Prohibitions on Pledging for M&A practice. MvO 2026/3-4. (in Dutch)