Corporate, Finance

Maarten van der Graaf

Of Counsel

Phone +31 20 530 5205
Email maarten.vandergraaf@stek.com
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Maarten van der Graaf is a co-founder of Stek and Of Counsel in Stek’s corporate and finance teams. Maarten was an attorney at NautaDutilh and at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York. Maarten also served as legal counsel in the Office of the General Counsel of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London. He was admitted to the Bar in the Netherlands in 1995 and to the New York Bar in 1996. Maarten is a qualified legal mediator (IMI).

Recognitions

Chambers

  • “Stek brings strategic clarity and business-oriented thinking to the table, which adds tremendous value during deal structuring and negotiations.” (2026)
  • “The Stek team is agile, hands on and pragmatic. The lawyers are quick to respond and available when needed” (2026)
  • “Stek excels through a combination of calmness and a very pragmatic, problem-solving attitude. The team has been on the top of its game, appearing confident and in control.” (2026)
  • “I particularly valued Stek’s responsiveness, strategic thinking and ability to navigate challenging negotiations with a calm and constructive attitude.” (2026)

Legal 500

  • “Maarten van der Graaf is our go-to lawyer in the Netherlands.” (2026)
  • “Maarten van der Graaf is knowledgeable, experienced and can give strategic advice in negotiating processes.” (2026)
  • “Maarten van der Graaf is always available and pragmatic, which is exactly what a client needs.” (2026)
  • “Maarten van der Graaf is a very experienced and responsive lawyer.” (2026)
Career
  • Co-founder and Partner at Stek (2005 – today)
  • Legal Counsel at the European Bank for reconstruction and Development in London (2003 – 2004)
  • Lawyer at NautaDutilh (1995 – 2003)
  • Lawyer at Cravath, Swaine & Moore (New York) (2001)
"Maarten van der Graaf is a great person who is very skilled and responsive"
Chambers Global - Banking & Finance