Chair Erik Geerling, who has sat on the board since 2010, primarily focuses on the firm’s strategy and policy. “The year in which we are celebrating our 290th anniversary is a great time to take over the chair,” says Erik. “During the last term of office, we set a clear course for the future, with a focus on added value for clients, entering into new partnerships and intensifying existing ones. Together with Gaike, I will continue to develop this strategy in more detail. Our commitment to a high level of client satisfaction and appreciation and to being a good employer will always remain central to this.”

After four years, Michaëla Ulrici is returning to her practice in Banking & Finance where, as one of the leading partners, she advises clients on securitsations, debt solutions and other structured finance transactions. In addition to this, she will lead the Financial Institutions team.

Private equity partner Gaike Dalenoord has been working at NautaDutilh since 1995 and has been a partner since 2003. He was also managing partner at NautaDutilh London for four years. At the moment, he leads the Amsterdam private equity team and the India & Japan Desk. He is also Chair of NautaDutilh's international strategy committee.