Paul Cairo

Impact investing. Sustainability. Governance.

Paul is legal counsel at De Zaak van Advocaten. He advises impact funds and mission-driven start-ups on investments, governance, and legal structuring.

He began his career as a lawyer at a Zuidas firm, focusing on M&A and venture capital. He then worked in-house at a venture builder and impact fund where he guided dozens of healthtech startups - from inception to exit.

Paul strongly believes in the role of companies in shaping a sustainable future. He has a keen interest in the intersection of law and sustainability. He delved into the SFDR-9 requirements for impact funds, co-authored an ESG & Impact Policy, and supported a successful B Corp (re)certification.

He studied law at the University of Amsterdam, specializing in corporate law with a minor in human rights.

His work focuses on legally enabling organizations that want to create both economic and social value.

Paul is legal counsel at De Zaak van Advocaten. He advises impact funds and mission-driven startups on investments, governance, and legal structuring.

He began his career as a lawyer at a top-tier Amsterdam firm, focusing on M&A and venture capital. He then worked in-house at a venture builder and impact fund, where he supported dozens of healthtech startups—from incorporation to exit.

Paul strongly believes in the role of business in shaping a sustainable future. He has a deep interest in the intersection of law and sustainability. He explored the SFDR-9 requirements for impact funds, contributed to an ESG & Impact Policy, and supported a successful B Corp (re)certification.

He studied law at the University of Amsterdam, specializing in corporate law with a minor in human rights.

His work is dedicated to legally enabling organizations that aim to create both economic and societal value.