Octave Hustinx
About Octave Hustinx
Octave Hustinx is an Associate and Advocaat at A&O Shearman in Amsterdam, specializing in private mergers and acquisitions as well as public takeovers. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and has gained experience in corporate governance, international arbitration, and commercial litigation.
Work at A&O Shearman
Octave Hustinx has been working at A&O Shearman as an Associate | Advocaat since 2017. His role involves advising clients on various legal matters, particularly in the fields of private mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and public takeovers. Hustinx has accumulated significant experience during his tenure, contributing to the firm's reputation in corporate law. Prior to his current position, he also completed internships at A&O Shearman, including a Thesis Intern role in 2016 and a Student Intern role in the same year.
Education and Expertise
Octave Hustinx studied at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education by completing a Master of Laws (LLM) in Ondernemingsrecht 'aan de Zuidas' from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he pursued a Post-Graduate program in Mergers & Acquisitions in 2021. His academic background provides him with a strong foundation in corporate law, which he applies in his current practice.
Background
Before joining A&O Shearman, Octave Hustinx gained practical experience in the legal field through various internships. He worked as a Student Trainee in Employment at Simmons & Simmons in 2015 and held roles as a Student Intern and Thesis Intern at A&O Shearman in 2016. In 2023, he served as a Client Secondment - Corporate Counsel M&A at AkzoNobel for five months. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad understanding of legal practices and corporate governance.
Achievements
Octave Hustinx specializes in advising on private mergers and acquisitions and public takeovers. He provides corporate governance advice to companies and investors, demonstrating his expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks. Hustinx has also gained experience in international arbitration and commercial litigation while working in the litigation department at Allen & Overy. His contributions in these areas reflect his commitment to delivering effective legal solutions.