Joris has registered the following principal legal practice areas in the Netherlands Bar’s register of legal practice areas (rechtsgebiedenregister):
Based on this registration, he is required to obtain ten training credits per calender year in each registered principal legal practice area in accordance with the standards set by the Netherlands Bar.
Joris Roest has been a lawyer in LXA’s Corporate/M&A practice group since 2025. He has over fifteen years of experience in corporate law and advises clients on a broad range of transactional and advisory matters. His practice focuses on (international) mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, and commercial contracts. He also frequently advises on corporate law issues.
Joris studied Dutch Law at the University of Groningen, with a focus on corporate and IT law. He was admitted to the Dutch Bar in 2010 and has also been qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales since 2022. He completed postgraduate specialization courses in Mergers & Acquisitions (VU Law Academy) and Corporate Law (Grotius Academy).
With his dual qualification and extensive experience in cross-border transactions, Joris is well placed to bridge legal and cultural differences between Dutch and international legal systems. Clients appreciate his clear communication, pragmatic mindset, and ability to distill complex issues into practical solutions.
