Matijs Nijkamp
About Matijs Nijkamp
Matijs Nijkamp is a Junior Associate at Linklaters in Amsterdam, specializing in financial and economic law. He holds multiple law degrees from Leiden University and has gained experience through various internships in the legal field.
Work at Linklaters
Matijs Nijkamp has been employed at Linklaters as a Junior Associate since 2022. He is part of the Capital Markets team in the Amsterdam office, where he focuses on financial and economic law. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Legal Assistant at Linklaters in both 2020 and 2021. His experience at Linklaters encompasses various aspects of legal practice, particularly in the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Matijs Nijkamp studied at Leiden University, where he earned a Master of Laws (LLM) in Ondernemingsrecht from 2020 to 2022 and another LLM in Financieel Recht from 2019 to 2021. He also completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Rechtsgeleerdheid from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, he pursued a Minor in Economie en beleid and participated in the Honours College Law program at Leiden University. His educational background provides a solid foundation in legal principles, particularly in financial and economic law.
Background
Matijs Nijkamp is based in Leiden, South Holland, while working in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland. He completed his secondary education at Etty Hillesum Lyceum Het Vlier, where he studied Economie en Maatschappij. His academic journey reflects a consistent focus on law and economics, which aligns with his current professional interests.
Previous Experience
Before joining Linklaters, Matijs Nijkamp gained practical experience through various internships. He worked as a Student-stagiair at BarentsKrans for one month in 2021 and at Stibbe for two months in 2019. He also completed a six-month internship at the Ministerie van BZK from 2017 to 2018. These roles contributed to his understanding of legal practice and enhanced his skills in the legal field.