Michelle van Ooijen

Attorney-at-law | Associate
Michelle van Ooijen

Michelle specialises in corporate law within the Corporate/M&A practice group and is involved in national and international mergers and acquisitions, including company acquisitions, joint ventures and other partnerships. She previously worked in the Insolvency & Restructuring practice group.

  • Represents Fortenova Group, the predecessor of Agrokor, the largest food producer and retailer in South-Eastern Europe with an annual turnover of EUR 6 billion in the implementation of a comprehensive restructuring resulting from the presence of sanctioned debt and equity holders in its capital structure and in its EUR 550 million refinancing.
  • LL.M. Private Law Legal Practice (cum laude) (University of Amsterdam)
  • LL.B. Law (cum laude) (Utrecht Law College, Utrecht University)
  • Tulane Law School exchange programme (Tulane University, New Orleans)

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.
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