Pauline Klompé

Company: HVG Law
Job Description: M&A Lawyer
Age: 26
Years of working experience in M&A: 3
 

Bio
Pauline Klompe is an accomplished legal professional with a strong academic background.  She holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Law (Ondernemingsrecht) from Tilburg University, where she graduated Cum Laude in both programs. Her Master’s degree, completed in 2021, was distinguished with a grade of 8.5.

Before entering university, Pauline completed her Gymnasium education at Jacob-Roelandslyceum in 2016 and earned the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) certificate in 2013 from the University of Cambridge.

Pauline’s professional journey began with internships and work as a student trainee, including a role at HVG Law LLP in early 2021. After that, she transitioned to a full-time position at HVG Law LLP in August 2021, where she has been working as an attorney for over three years. Additionally, Pauline was actively involved in extracurricular activities during her studies, serving as a member of the Pleitdispuut DiCit of Magister JFT.

What are the specialties of this talent?
Mid-market transactions, both sell-side and buy side legal support. Member of our specialized ESG team with focus on ESG due diligence matters.

How does the talent distinguish itself from its peers?
Smart, fast and furious, ready to make the deal and to get things done in terms of execution.Very client centric, deal driven and the one who runs the show and coordinatis all workstreams.

What impact does the talent have within the organization?
Role model for all juniors because of (i)the energy and the willingness to close the deal, (ii) use of new technology and tools to become more efficient, and (iii) focus on ESG matters and due diligence

What impact does the talent have outside the organization?
Her intention is to make the difference and to close the deal. Most of the time she works together in multifunctional EY teams and is in close cooperation with our Strategy and Transactions and Tax Transaction colleagues.

To what extent does the talent makes the difference to clients?
Very client centric, available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for all their questions and remarks, she is the one who will always be remembered by clients.

Why does the talent deserves this nomination?
Pauline worked very hard over the last couple of years and had a prominent junior role in our deal teams. Clients and other team members appreciate her work and address after closing specifically her work during evaluations.