M&A Awards 2026: Dynah Dettingmeyer (Best Young M&A Lawyer 2026)

What are the specialties of this talent? 
Dynah is incredibly hands-on and approaches everything with great enthusiasm and positive energy. She always knows exactly what is happening, giving her an effortless overview and a firm grip on a matter, even when things get busy. With her constant drive to actually get deals done, Dynah is a great person to have by your side, whether as a lawyer or as a colleague. 

How does the talent distinguish itself from its peers? 
Dynah stands out through the combination of her broad background and international experience. In 2023 she was seconded for two months as an M&A lawyer to a renowned Portuguese law firm, where she gained experience within both the international private equity and venture capital practices. That international outlook, combined with her affinity for both corporate and PE-driven deals, means she quickly makes all kinds of deals her own and gets to the heart of a matter fast, even on unfamiliar terrain. 

What impact does the talent have within the organization? 
Dynah is a tremendous team player: she organises a great deal within the firm and makes sure everyone stays involved. She actively shares her knowledge with colleagues, contributing to the development of the team. Her direct, no-nonsense way of working creates a pleasant atmosphere within our firm. And whenever the opportunity arises, she loves to take the stage and treat us on a strong live singing performance. 

What impact does the talent have outside the organization? 
Clients experience that Dynah stays sharp, even when a deal comes under pressure, and that she always knows exactly what is happening and when. She is driven to achieve the result the client wants, combined with tireless commitment and commercial insight. This makes her a pleasant and reliable lawyer to have by your side as a client. Dynah has recently also been appointed as board member of the Pro Bono Club. 

To what extent does the talent make a difference when working with clients? 
Dynah keeps a firm grip on the process from start to finish: she is always in control, hands-on and down to earth, with a constant drive to bring clients the result they are looking for. 

Why does the talent deserves this nomination? 
Dynah is an incredibly hard worker who is well liked by everyone she works with, and has a tremendous positive impact both inside and outside the firm. She always stays sharp en knows exactly what happens; she makes sure every deal gets over the finish line. We are very proud to nominate her as Best Young M&A Lawyer. 

Any references or recommendations from clients or (colleagues)? 
Hank Schraven (OxGreenfield): "In diverse trajecten heb ik met Dynah samengewerkt en wat mij als rode lijn bijblijft is haar toewijding en pro-activiteit. Ze doorgrondt de problematiek snel om vervolgens met ideeën te komen voor mogelijke oplossingen, vaak al voor dat het leidt tot een groter struikelblok of zelfs potentieel dealbreaker. Als client heb je dus echt wat aan deze proactieve stijl van werken. Daarnaast heeft Dynah een tomeloze energie die ze graag inzet voor haar cliënten, met als doel ‘getting the deal done’. Naast haar scherpte, immer aanwezige enthousiasme en een proactieve houding, is dat ook echt een van haar kernkwaliteiten." 

Jasper van den Neste (Nordian): "In Dutch mid-market deals, where transactions rarely follow the textbook, Dynah is a real asset. Direct, hands-on and solution-oriented: exactly what you look for in an M&A lawyer as an investor."