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.

  • Advised and represented the shareholders of Fe Corporation B.V. on the sale of the IKEA retail operations in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to Inter IKEA.
  • Advised ORTEC, a Dutch provider of decision support software and data science capabilities to key customers in core markets globally since the early 1980s, on sale of a majority stake to Battery Ventures, a US-based investment firm.
  • Advised Kemira Oyj on the divestment of its Oil & Gass activities, which included a carve-out of certain activities at Kemira's site at Botlek.
  • 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

Expertises

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.
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.

Next Generation Partner

Legal 500

Commercial, Corporate and M&A (2025 Edition)

"Philip van der Eijk is a very hands-on M&A lawyer that is likeable, flexible and listens to his clients. Would highly recommend him."

Legal 500

Commercial, Corporate and M&A (2025 Edition)
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