Kayleigh Rijnberg Sanders
About Kayleigh Rijnberg Sanders
Kayleigh Rijnberg Sanders is a Senior Associate and Advocaat currently working at A&O Shearman in Amsterdam. She has extensive experience in private equity law and has previously held positions at Allen & Overy in both Amsterdam and London.
Work at A&O Shearman
Currently, Kayleigh Rijnberg Sanders serves as a Senior Associate | Advocaat at A&O Shearman, having joined the firm in 2024. This role follows her tenure at Allen & Overy, where she worked for several years. At A&O Shearman, she focuses on private equity law, leveraging her extensive experience in the legal field. Her involvement in the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling is notable, as this merger resulted in the formation of one of the largest law firms globally.
Experience at Allen & Overy
Kayleigh Rijnberg Sanders has significant experience at Allen & Overy, where she held various positions from 2015 to 2024. Initially starting as an Associate | Advocaat, she progressed to Senior Associate | Advocaat. During her time at Allen & Overy, she worked in both Amsterdam and London, gaining a comprehensive understanding of international legal practices. Her work at Allen & Overy contributed to her expertise in private equity law, which she continues to apply in her current role.
Education and Expertise
Kayleigh Rijnberg Sanders holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Ondernemingsrecht from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, which she completed in 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Rechtsgeleerdheid from Universiteit van Amsterdam in 2013. Additionally, she studied at the National University of Singapore in 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise, particularly in private equity law.
Background in Corporate Affairs
In 2016, Kayleigh Rijnberg Sanders worked as a Secondee I Legal I Corporate Affairs at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. for one month. This experience allowed her to gain insights into corporate legal matters, further enhancing her legal acumen. Her diverse background in both law firms and corporate environments contributes to her well-rounded perspective in her current legal practice.