Philip Tulp

Company: Clairfield
Job Description: Manager
Age: 34
Years of working experience in M&A: 6

Bio
Philip Tulp is an experienced professional with a diverse background in law, business development, and corporate finance. He holds an MBA from IESE Business School (2019-2021), one of the world’s top-ranked programs, and a Master’s degree in Tax Law from the University of Amsterdam (2014-2015). He also obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2010-2013).

Philip is currently a Manager at Clairfield Netherlands, where he has been working since July 2021, advising clients on mid-market M&A, growth capital, and strategic corporate decision-making. Prior to joining Clairfield, he worked at AREX Markets as a Business Developer, and before that, he spent nearly four years as a tax lawyer at Loyens & Loeff, specializing in corporate restructurings, M&A transactions, and international investment structures.

What are the specialties of this talent?
Philip is a driven professional with a unique background, both in Finance and Legal/tax, equipping him with the tools and expertise to provide well-rounded advice to clients. Furthermore, Philip is recognized for his strong interpersonal and communication skills along with his client-centric approach. In his work, Philip always takes full ownership of projects, ensuring that all stakeholders are considered while maintaining clear oversight in the M&A process. As a manager within Clairfield, he leads project teams in delivering financial models, information memorandums and all related to support in order to satisfy client’s needs.

How does the talent distinguish itself from its peers?
Philip brings a unique mix of M&A experience, spanning from tax and legal advisory at Loyens & Loeff to corporate finance (M&A) advisory at Clairfield. This broader perspective allows him to add value at every stage of a transaction, from origination to execution, providing comprehensive advice.

Another key aspect of Philip’s diverse experience is his work with a wide range of companies across various sectors, from large multinationals to local SMEs. He recognizes that, regardless of the company’s size or the scope of the transaction, the stakes are always high for the client, and they deserve the best possible guidance and advisor.

What impact does the talent have within the organization?
Philip is great fit for Clairfield’s entrepreneurial culture. His insight and confidence combined with his sharp commercial instincts enable him to take bold steps to achieve business objectives. He actively works on business development, driving lead generation initiatives through a combination of structured market analysis and direct outreach, including cold calling  Moreover, Philip always tries to bring positive energy and motivate all collaborating with him.

He enjoys allocating time in recruiting, onboarding and mentoring of talent. His efforts of trying to make people in the organization better is greatly appreciated by colleagues at all levels in the organization. Philip also believes that hard work should be rewarded and likes to have fun with its co-workers.

What impact does the talent have outside the organization?
Professionally, Philip has the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with professionals with whom he interacts ranging from former legal colleagues to peers in private equity and corporate finance.  At home, and just as importantly, Philip recently became a father to a son. This important event in his life has had a such positive impact on him, a positivity that he brings back into the organization

To what extent does the talent makes the difference to clients?
When interacting with clients, investors, or business partners, Philip always makes an effort to thoroughly understand their true needs, dedicating time and energy to dig deep and uncover them. This requires building personal relationships and not hesitating to ask bold questions—both of which Philip is good at (and enjoys).  Furthermore, Philip always provides clients with honest advice and never tells them just what they want to hear. I believe this is what builds his credibility and earns clients’ trust in his judgment.

Clients know Philip is always available and responsive to urgent requests.

Why does the talent deserves this nomination?
Philip has successfully transitioned from Loyens & Loeff to Clairifeld, and with his expertise and capabilities adds great value to the team. He has worked hard to master any white spot in his skill-set, demonstrating his commitment to continuous improvement.  Not only has Philip acquired all necessary skills along the way, he has leveraged his network and interpersonal skills for commercial success, successfully bringing in new clients for the company on his own.  Additionally, his efforts to uplift and develop others within the organization are highly valued by colleagues at all levels, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.  We believe that this journey deserves the nomination for best young advisor of the year.