NautaDutilh

Overview

NautaDutilh is a long-established Benelux-headquartered full-service law firm (roots traced to 1724) with a cross-border platform and on-the-ground offices in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg, London and New York. The firm positions itself as a Benelux market leader with international reach, combining deep domestic expertise in Dutch, Belgian and Luxembourg law with international capabilities for cross-border M&A, capital markets, finance, regulatory and technology work. It emphasises 'adaptive thinking' and a multidisciplinary approach, with notable sector strengths in financial institutions, life sciences, TMT, real estate & infrastructure and private equity. NautaDutilh is one of the largest law firms in the Benelux with an integrated network that supports major cross-border transactions and regulatory matters.

• Headquarters: Amsterdam, Beethovenstraat 400
• Founded: 1724
• Lawyers: 400+
• Offices: 6

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

• Banking & Finance
• Capital Markets
• Corporate & M&A
• Competition & Antitrust
• Employment
• Intellectual Property
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Insolvency & Restructuring
• Public Law
• Data Protection & Privacy
• Real Estate
• Tax
• Financial Services & Regulation
• ESG & Sustainability
• Investment Funds
• Technology & Digital
• Insurance & Reinsurance
• Pensions
• Construction & Engineering
• Infrastructure & Projects
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Transport & Logistics
• Media & Entertainment

Geographic Focus: Core strength across the Benelux (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg) with international capability via London and New York offices. The firm operates dedicated country desks (Germany, France) and maintains cooperation with major firms in the US, UK, China, India and other growth markets to support cross-border M&A, capital markets, financial regulation, funds and technology transactions.

Training Contract

Career pages across the Benelux emphasise coached on-boarding, a Junior Training Programme and a firm-wide Talent Development Programme ('TOP') that supports development across levels. Seats and rotations are practice-led with partner involvement in junior training. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

• Application Deadline: 2026-12-31

Seat Options

• Banking & Finance
• Corporate & M&A
• Competition & Antitrust
• Employment
• Intellectual Property
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Insolvency & Restructuring
• Public Law
• Data Protection & Privacy
• Real Estate
• Tax

Mentorship

On joining the firm, each new lawyer is assigned a coach to facilitate integration and professional development; the firm operates junior programmes with partner involvement and internal support structures (coaching, talent development, junior training).

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Programmes & Schemes

Notable Matters

What NautaDutilh Looks For

Key Competencies

• Adaptive thinking / intellectual agility
• Commercial awareness
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong academic record
• Language skills and cross-border aptitude
• Client-mindedness and professionalism
• Interest in technology, ESG and regulatory developments

Evidence Signals

• Relevant internships or summer placements (M&A, TMT, financial services or regulatory roles)
• International experience or languages (Benelux focus and cross-border work)
• Demonstrable commercial awareness (referencing recent deals such as Vodafone, Coinbase or sector work)
• Participation in tech/AI, ESG or data protection projects or publications
• Active contribution to committees or diversity/CSR initiatives

Benefits & Wellbeing

• Ergonomic chairs and height-adjustable desks
• On-site or office-provided sports and yoga classes
• Regular runs/walks and wellness activities
• Pool of e-bikes available to borrow during office hours (Brussels, Luxembourg references)
• Fresh fruit baskets (Luxembourg)
• Social events: regular office drinks, annual Sports Day, New Year / Christmas parties
• Modern, BREEAM-rated office buildings (Amsterdam & Rotterdam referenced)
• Offices accessible by public transport

Wellbeing

Active wellbeing programmes including organised sports and yoga sessions, regular runs/walks in nearby parks (e.g., Sonian forest near Brussels), ergonomic workstations, and people/health & wellbeing committees driving initiatives across offices.

Awards & Recognition

• FT Innovative Lawyers Europe: recognised for innovative initiatives (2024)
• IFLR Europe: Netherlands debt & equity-linked capital markets firm of the year (2021)
• Dutch M&A Awards: Best Diversity Firm (2021)
• Managing IP Awards: Benelux Firm of the Year – Trademark (2021)
• IFLR Europe Awards: Law Firm of the Year: The Netherlands (2020)
• Gouden Zandlopers Resilience Award for community outreach during COVID (2020)
• Brussels three-star Ecodynamic Organisation Label (Label Ecodynamische Onderneming) awarded by Brussels Environment (2020)
• RSGI GreenPrint Report: top ranking (2023)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Public commitment to promoting gender equality, LGBTQ+ inclusion and accessibility for persons with disabilities; sustainability and CSR mission 'Empowering the Next Generation'; membership/recognition schemes include national/regional environmental labels (Brussels Ecodynamic Label, Luxembourg SuperDrecksKëscht).

• Internal committees for Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing, Environmental Awareness, Social Gatherings and People Management
• Think Green Committee (environmental awareness, Brussels since 2004; Luxembourg Think Green Committee active since 2009)
• People committee (employee and fee earner involvement and working conditions)
• Inclusive policies: promoted gender equality, LGBTQ+ friendly initiatives and active inclusion of persons with disabilities
• Sustainability & CSR Report and 'Empowering the Next Generation' mission

Innovation

The firm pursues a multidisciplinary innovation strategy that combines legal, regulatory and technical expertise across teams (AI, data, cyber, IP, fintech and tech-enabled M&A). It promotes adaptive thinking and cross-functional groups to keep legal advice practical and future-proof; the firm has been publicly recognised for innovation and engages in sector technology thought leadership (contributions to guidance publications and technology/regulatory briefings).

• Adaptive thinking as a firm-wide strategy for innovation
• Recognition in FT Innovative Lawyers Europe for innovative initiatives (2024)
• NautaDutilh contributions to OneTrust DataGuidance and Chambers Technology & Outsourcing Guide
• Strategic partnership with TECH BELGIUM (joined as a strategic partner, announced April 2025)

Quick Application Angles

• Demonstrate 'adaptive thinking' in applications: give examples where you learned rapidly, changed approach based on new information, or solved a problem creatively — the firm uses this concept as a central cultural and advisory tenet.
• Show commercial awareness of the Benelux market and cross-border dynamics: reference a recent NautaDutilh transaction (e.g., Vodafone's sale of its VodafoneZiggo stake or Coinbase/Deribit) and explain the legal or regulatory risks involved and how you would support the client.
• Emphasise teamwork and international outlook: highlight language skills, cross-border internships or studies and experience working in mixed teams — the firm values collaborative, multilingual candidates for its Benelux and London/New York platform.
• Signal interest in technology, data or ESG: reference the firm's tech/regulatory output (DORA, AI, data transfer work) or its Sustainability & CSR mission 'Empowering the Next Generation' to align your application with its strategic priorities.
• If applying to Brussels or Luxembourg, reference local initiatives and labels (Brussels three‑star Ecodynamic Label, Luxembourg SuperDrecksKëscht) to show knowledge of the offices' environmental and regulatory priorities.