Not your average notary

We are your corporate notary

Finding the best solution for your complex challenges – always in direct communication.

Navigating through

Corporate M&A
without detours

Complex corporate law issues require clarity and complete certainty. Such affairs must be taken care of properly, with senior involvement from day one. They call for experts who are always two steps ahead, are committed to the case and ask the hard questions.

Your Corporate Notary offers expert advice and direct communication, backed by expertise and years of experience at top-tier firms - always within reach. We navigate complex issues while keeping our cool, chart new paths and deliver the best solutions. Especially when the stakes are high.

Our corporate law expertise

Corporate M&A

We guide you through all notarial aspects of a corporate M&A transaction, remaining involved from the first step to closing and beyond.

Restructurings

In every phase of a complex (international) restructuring, we guide you with overview, sharpness and precision.

Private Equity

Drawing on extensive experience in private equity transactions, we have a deep understanding of deal structures and the interests of all stakeholders.

Corporate Governance

We advise on the design of new governance and the assessment of existing structures.

Management Participations

From initial structuring through to implementation, we design and implement management and employee participations and advise on their terms.

Finance & Security

As civil law notaries, we have deep expertise in the financing and security aspects of corporate M&A and private equity transactions.

We are

Your Corporate Notary

A boutique notary office for exceptionally complex corporate law challenges.

With 20+ years of experience with top-tier firms, we guide you towards the right solution. Our unique approach ensures we do things a little differently: we don’t stop at linear logic, but always explore new routes and innovative solutions. And we can be reached immediately – whenever you need us.

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Meet Your Corporate Notary

Merel Zwankhuizen

Founder & Civil Law Notary
+31 (0)6 10153522merel.zwankhuizen@corporatenotary.nl

Merel is a civil law notary with 20+ years’ corporate law experience, including at A&O Shearman. Nominated for ‘Notary of the Year’ and ‘Best M&A Lawyer Mid-Market’ and also a disciplinary judge and lecturer.

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Leen Kranenburg

Senior (Deputy) Civil Law Notary
+31 (0)6 57838971leen.kranenburg@corporatenotary.nl

Leen is a deputy civil law notary with more than 14 years’ experience in corporate law, including at Clifford Chance.

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Marita Contant

Senior (Deputy) Civil Law Notary
+31 (0)6 47089899marita.contant@corporatenotary.nl

Marita is a deputy civil law notary with 10+ years’ corporate law experience, including at DLA Piper. She is also a lecturer.

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Göksel Korkmaz

(Deputy) Civil Law Notary
+31 (0)6 47016865goksel.korkmaz@corporatenotary.nl

Göksel is a deputy civil law notary with a focus on corporate law.

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Careers at  Your Corporate Notary

We are always interested in meeting new talent: (Deputy) Civil Law Notaries, students and other experts. As a close-knit team of experienced professionals, we solve high-stakes corporate law issues together.

Shylisia Nirsoe

Associate
shylisia.nirsoe@corporatenotary.nl+31 (0)85 086 5412

Shylisia is an associate and currently pursues a Master’s in Business Law at Tilburg University.

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Rutger Sanderse

Paralegal
rutger.sanderse@corporatenotary.nl+31 (0)85 086 5410

Rutger supports the team by conducting research and document drafting.

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Willeke Oosterom

Team Assistant
willeke.oosterom@corporatenotary.nl+31 (0)85 086 5410

Willeke ensures efficiency through her structured way of working.

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Tijmen Wildemans

Team Assistant
tijmen.wildemnas@corporatenotary.nl+31 (0)85 086 5410

Tijmen supports the team’s day-to-day operations by coordinating workflows.

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Don't just take our word for it

High-quality support throughout transactions

"What makes Your Corporate Notary unique is the combination of top-tier firm expertise with the accessibility and efficiency of a lean, partner-led structure. I work directly with the founder; her hands-on, personal approach ensures consistent, high-quality advice throughout every transaction."

Your Corporate Notary as a Firm to Watch in Legal 500

“Your Corporate Notary is sought-after for its M&A expertise in the retail sector, drawing upon the expertise of Merel Zwankhuizen.”

"The YCN team was a pleasure to work with and a dedicated team and excellent partners! They helped me with my corporate restructuring needs and were always on top of things! I could close my eyes and rely on them, given their meticulous approach and a one time, error-free, complete delivery. Hope to work again with Merel and team!"

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