Octave is a senior associate at JB Law. He advises national and international companies, founders, DGA’s and investors on a wide range of transactions, with a focus on private M&A, joint ventures, and private equity transactions.
Prior to this, Octave worked for 8 years as a lawyer at Allen & Overy (later: A&O Shearman), including six months as secondee on AkzoNobel’s M&A team. In addition to his experience in corporate law, Octave also spent a year and a half in the litigation department at Allen & Overy, where he handled international arbitration and complex commercial disputes.
Octave obtained his bachelor’s degree in law from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and subsequently graduated cum laude with a master’s in Corporate Law. In 2021, he completed the Mergers & Acquisitions specialization program with cum laude distinction.
“I combine an analytical mindset with an engaged and approachable style. My purpose is to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical solutions that are both legally sound and commercially effective.”
Expertises
– Corporate Law
– Mergers & Acquisitions
– Private Equity
– Joint Ventures