JPR welcomes Tom van Wijngaarden as partner

info@jpr.nl (JPR advocaten) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:18:43 GMT

As of May 1, Tom van Wijngaarden has joined JPR Advocaten as a partner in the corporate practice. With his many years of experience in corporate law and strong focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), JPR is welcoming a highly experienced and driven lawyer to the firm. Tom’s arrival also marks the next step in the continued growth of the M&A practice, which now consists of a team of 11 lawyers, including 3 partners. Together with managing partner Marjolein van Leeuwen, Tom will focus on the further development of the practice.

Tom brings with him an impressive track record. He started his career in 1990 at Stibbe, where he developed into a partner and worked on a wide range of (international) transactions and capital markets matters. In the years that followed, he further expanded his practice, with a clear focus on M&A, private equity, and venture capital.

In 2009, Tom joined Eversheds, where he further internationalized his practice. Following the later integration with Eversheds Sutherland, he worked extensively within an international network and advised on complex cross-border transactions. This international dynamic and the collaboration with clients, investors, and lawyers across different jurisdictions further deepened both his practice and his perspective on the profession.

A deliberate choice for JPR

Tom’s move to JPR is a carefully considered one. After a long career as a partner, he is not yet ready to slow down. “For me, it was important to find a firm where I can truly contribute, where I am involved in the development of the practice, and where I genuinely enjoy working. From the very first moment, JPR felt like the right fit.”

What particularly appeals to him is the phase JPR is currently in. The coming years will focus on the firm’s continued development and positioning. “The legal profession is changing rapidly. In a few years, our profession will look different from what it does today. That is exactly what makes it interesting to join now and think together about the future of both the practice and the firm.”

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JPR welcomes Tom van Wijngaarden as partner

A deliberate choice for JPR