Gijs Kerstjens
About Gijs Kerstjens
Gijs Kerstjens is an Associate and Advocaat currently employed at A&O Shearman in Amsterdam, where he has worked since 2017. He holds multiple degrees in law and economics from various universities, including a Master of Laws from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a Master of Science in Financial Economics from Erasmus School of Economics.
Work at A&O Shearman
Gijs Kerstjens has been employed at A&O Shearman as an Associate | Advocaat since 2017. His role involves providing legal services and expertise within the firm, contributing to various projects and client matters. A&O Shearman is known for its focus on corporate law, and Kerstjens plays a part in supporting the firm's objectives in Amsterdam and surrounding areas.
Education and Expertise
Gijs Kerstjens holds multiple degrees in law and economics. He earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Rechtsgeleerdheid from Utrecht University, completing his studies in 2015. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economie en Bedrijfseconomie from the same institution. Furthering his education, he achieved a Master of Laws (LLM) in Corporate Law: Law, Markets and Behavior from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 2016, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Financial Economics from Erasmus School of Economics in 2017.
Background
Gijs Kerstjens began his academic journey at Maartens College Haren, where he completed his Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) from 2007 to 2010. He then studied Liberal Arts and Sciences at Duquesne University for a year before returning to the Netherlands to pursue his legal and economic studies. His diverse educational background supports his legal practice and understanding of financial matters.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining A&O Shearman, Gijs Kerstjens gained experience in various legal roles. He worked as a Student Trainee at Simmons & Simmons for one month in 2016. In 2020, he served as a Secondee | Advocaat bij Rabobank Advocaten for three months. Additionally, he was a member of the content team at UUMUN from 2014 to 2015, where he contributed to the organization's initiatives.