Philip Brink
About Philip Brink
Philip Brink is an Associate at A&O Shearman in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he has worked since 2024. He has a diverse legal background, including experience in mergers and acquisitions, procurement, and competition law, along with a solid educational foundation in Dutch and corporate law.
Work at A&O Shearman
Philip Brink has been working as an Associate at A&O Shearman since 2024. He is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he has been contributing to the firm for four months. His role involves providing legal support and expertise in various matters, leveraging his extensive background in law.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining A&O Shearman, Philip Brink held several legal positions. He worked as an Associate at Allen & Overy from 2022 to 2024. Prior to that, he served as an Advocaat (lawyer) specializing in M&A at AKD Benelux Lawyers from 2019 to 2022. His experience also includes working as an Advocaat in procurement, state aid, and competition law at the same firm from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Philip Brink studied at Utrecht University, where he earned his LL.B. from Utrecht Law College, completing an Honours Bachelor in Dutch Law from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) in Corporate Law from the same institution between 2014 and 2015. Additionally, he studied French Language at UPVD Alumni in 2006.
Volunteer Experience
Philip Brink contributed to the legal community as a Legal Aid Volunteer at Rechtswinkel Utrecht from 2014 to 2015. This role involved providing legal assistance and support to individuals in need, enhancing his practical legal skills and community engagement.
Internship Experience
Philip Brink gained valuable experience through various internships. He interned at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer for one month in 2015 and at deBreij for one month in 2016, both in the Amsterdam Area. These internships provided him with insights into the workings of prominent law firms.