Tom Teggelaar Joins Global Law Experts as Netherlands’ Leading Corporate Law Specialist

Welcome Tom Teggelaar

Global Law Experts is pleased to welcome Tom Teggelaar as the Exclusive Member for Corporate matters in the Netherlands. This designation recognizes Tom as a leading practitioner whose deep expertise in corporate law, demonstrated leadership, and substantial practical experience align with the highest standards of the Global Law Experts network. Tom’s appointment reflects a careful alignment of Global Law Experts’ international reach with a mastery of Dutch corporate practice, enabling seamless cross border collaboration for clients with complex transactions and disputes.

Background and Experience

Tom Teggelaar is a highly seasoned Dutch advocate whose career spans over two decades in corporate law. He is widely recognized for his focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and corporate litigation, with a track record that includes advising on complex transactions and navigating sensitive disputes. Since beginning his legal practice in 2001, Tom has built a reputation for clear strategic thinking, rigorous analysis, and an ability to translate sophisticated legal concepts into practical, business-oriented solutions for clients. His background includes extensive work on overnames en participaties, corporate governance matters, and high stakes disputes in he Nederlandse Ondernemingskamer, reflecting both the breadth and the depth of his corporate portfolio.

Tom is registered with the Dutch Bar and has pursued a specialized trajectory in corporate law. He earned his education at Radboud University with further advanced study in the Grotius specialization program for Vennootschaps- en Ondernemingsrecht, completed with cum laude honors. This combination of formal training and hands on experience underpins his capacity to manage complex corporate matters, from due diligence and deal structuring to enforcement actions and shareholder governance issues. His professional focus is consistently aligned with the core needs of corporate entities seeking precise, outcome oriented legal guidance.

Poelmann van den Broek NV

Tom Teggelaar practices at Poelmann van den Broek NV, a Nijmegen based law firm with a dedicated emphasis on corporate law and related disciplines. The firm operates across key Dutch markets and maintains a strong reputation in advising on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and corporate litigation. Tom’s role at Poelmann van den Broek NV includes leadership responsibilities as a board member since September 1 2023, a position that underscores his strategic contribution to the firm and its clients. The firm’s profile highlights its engagement with business law, cross border matters, and a commitment to developing transactional and dispute resolution capabilities that support corporate success. This environment provides Tom with a platform to leverage his experience in M&A transactions, enforcement proceedings, and governance matters for Dutch and international clients alike.

Poelmann van den Broek NV operates from multiple offices in the Netherlands, including Nijmegen and Amsterdam, reinforcing its regional reach while supporting clients that navigate cross border opportunities and challenges. The firm’s structure and leadership enable a collaborative approach to complex corporate matters, aligning closely with Tom’s practice emphasis on corporate transactions, governance frameworks, and litigation strategies. Tom’s involvement with the firm highlights a sustained commitment to integrating legal strategy with client objectives in a rapidly evolving corporate landscape.

Corporate Practice Areas

Tom Teggelaar specializes in core corporate law with a distinctive concentration on transactions and dispute resolution. His practice areas center on issues critical to corporate success and governance, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions and the purchase or sale of enterprises
• Corporate litigation and disputes involving directors and shareholders
• Due diligence and transactional planning for complex deals
• Corporate governance and governance related disputes
• Enforcement proceedings and investigations including actions before the Ondernemingskamer
• Shareholder conflicts, including issues arising in family businesses and minority protection
• Contracting and commercial arrangements connected to corporate restructurings
• Accountability and professional liability within corporate contexts
• Equity financing and corporate financing structures
• Corporate housekeeping and ongoing corporate compliance matters
• Legal issues surrounding corporate entities and reorganizations

Within these areas, Tom combines practical deal experience with rigorous advisory capabilities. His work often involves advising on cross border elements of Dutch transactions, managing multi party negotiations, and coordinating with counterparties and advisers across jurisdictions. Tom’s approach is to align legal strategy with business objectives, ensuring clarity of risk, value creation, and a path to practical execution for clients navigating complex corporate environments.

Regional and International Relevance

Based in the Netherlands, Tom Teggelaar brings a robust Dutch law perspective coupled with an appreciation for international market dynamics. His practice naturally intersects with cross border M&A and corporate governance matters that require collaboration across borders, which aligns with Global Law Experts’ emphasis on connected, international teams. Tom’s board leadership at Poelmann van den Broek reinforces his ability to lead multi disciplinary teams and to coordinate complex matters for clients with regional and global footprints. In the broader European context, his expertise in corporate governance, financings, and M&A places him in a strong position to support multinational clients operating in and through the Netherlands, as well as Dutch organizations with international ambitions. His work on high stakes corporate disputes and his engagement with corporate governance issues positions him as a trusted partner for clients seeking not only legal excellence but strategic governance insights in cross border contexts.

Looking Ahead for Clients and Partners

Tom Teggelaar’s inclusion as an Exclusive Member for Corporate matters in the Netherlands strengthens Global Law Experts’ capability to deliver seamless, locally grounded, yet globally informed corporate counsel. Clients seeking cross border deals, Dutch market insights, and sophisticated dispute resolution strategies can rely on Tom to provide clear guidance, empathetic client service, and rigorous advocacy. The collaboration between Tom and Global Law Experts is designed to support a broad range of corporate needs including deal structuring, governance optimization, risk management, and effective resolution of corporate conflicts, all within a framework that respects local practice and international standards. As Global Law Experts continues to expand its global network, Tom’s presence enhances the shared mission of delivering exceptional legal solutions that view corporate legal challenges through a practical, business minded lens.

Tom Teggelaar’s appointment signals a collaborative and client focused direction for Dutch corporate matters within Global Law Experts. The combination of his long standing experience, leadership role at a respected Dutch firm, and his proven capability in managing complex corporate issues creates a strong foundation for delivering high value results to clients across borders. The network welcomes the opportunity to work with Tom and to leverage his expertise in serving the needs of Dutch and international clients alike, as they pursue growth, protect assets, and navigate governance in an increasingly interconnected global market.