Finance, Restructuring and Insolvency, Energy

Sharon Kaufmann

Partner

Phone +31 20 530 5217
Mobile +31 6 2290 6809
Email sharon.kaufmann@stek.com
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Sharon Kaufmann is a partner in our finance group. She specializes in banking, finance, restructuring and insolvency. Sharon is member of the energy & utilities team. Sharon regularly teaches, amongst others in the field of insolvency law.

Recognitions

Sharon is ranked in Chambers Global & Europe 2026: Banking & Finance.

Legal 500 – Banking & Finance

  • “Sharon Kaufmann is highly experienced, friendly, and constructive in aligning stakeholders’ needs.” (2024)
  • “Sharon Kauffman and Katinka van den Brink give fast, clear and practical answers. They are not afraid to give advice beyond the scope of their direct involvement and really act as a sparring partner for the in-house legal department.” (2024)

Chambers Global – Banking & Finance

  • “Her ability to guide complex financial structures with confidence and clarity sets her apart.” (2026)
  • “Sharon Kaufmann combines extensive experience in project finance with a highly solution-oriented mindset. She is approachable, pragmatic and consistently focused on finding workable outcomes.” (2026)
  • “Sharon Kaufmann assists lenders with debt financing, corporate financing and refinancing matters, with additional strength in asset-based lending and sustainability-linked financings. She is also well regarded for her work in public financing, particularly in the healthcare sector.” (2026)
  • “Stek combines thorough and technical legal knowledge in the area of banking law with a good mix of pragmatism and responsiveness.” (2026)
  • “I believe that their excellence, approachability and ability to prioritise the important issues make them solid legal advisers who are very nice to work with.” (2026)
Career
  • Partner at Stek (2017 – today)
  • Lawyer at Stek (2012 – today)
  • Lawyer at Houthoff (2006 – 2012)
"It's a people business. Understanding the client is more important than the legal correctness. Making the bridge between the goal, sensitivities and counterparties is key. Sharon Kaufmann is such a person, hence always an added value to a deal team."
Banking & Finance - 2025