‘The team has unrivalled experience in the area of mass litigation, financial litigation and other emerging areas, such as cartel cases. They can rely on vast experience acquired through past cases that few – if any – other Dutch law firm has. They recognise their limits and know it is best to involve economists early in these matters as they help shape legal reasonings but also potential settlements.’

‘Jeroen van der Schrieck is outstanding in his ability to focus on the key important issues of the case and manage the case such that team focus on these points and are not distracted by the white noise surrounding a large disputes with thousands of documents and numerous issues.’

‘De Brauw have been outstanding in this field for decades. Their technical capabilities are simply outstanding. They get to the core of complex matters very swiftly. They are very good at identifying what matters and at instructing their client what to focus on and what to disregard, thus achieving a high level of efficiency for them and their client. This year, De Brauw hugely impressed us with round-the-clock work from partners on various continents in a highly time-sensitive matter. Absolutely outstanding in quality and client care.’

‘Jan-Willem Meijer knows the law like no other, but also has a keen idea of how to strategically employ the law.’

‘An outstanding team with unparalleled knowledge and experience in the field of Dutch arbitration-related litigation. A very diverse team with lawyers from various jurisdictions offering a breadth of experience from and insight into the laws of other countries, which allows the team to deal with very complex international matters with great efficiency. The quality of the work provided by the team is second to none in the Netherlands.’

‘Eelco Meerdink is an outstanding lawyer and litigator with an incredible ability to deal with the most complex legal and factual issues. Eelco is a very strong team leader who delivers timely and focused advice, tailored to the client’s needs.’

‘De Brauw’s litigation team has unique capabilities. They handle our truly complex cases when we need technical knowledge and multi-disciplinary expertise. They are able to lay out complex issues in a clear manner which helped our case tremendously. Their mass claims practice and ESG practice really stand out. They are really ahead of the field and they really understand where the law and society are going.’

‘Davine Roessingh is excellent, strategic and convincing in litigation. She thoroughly understands her cases and their dynamics and leads her team in an optimistic and decisive way. She delivers outstanding, innovative and clear advice on climate change and sustainability risks and opportunities and clearly has the more technical aspects of ESG at her fingertips like few others do.’

‘Marnix Holtzer is a very knowledgeable, experienced and thorough lawyer.’

‘Top legal quality, good results, great people to work with, very responsive, with a great attitude in court.’

‘Over the years, the DLA team has proven to be easily accessible, responsive, knowledgeable and easy to work with. The company culture of the Dutch team is down to earth and efficient while dealing with our requests.’

‘The team has proven to have thorough knowledge about our industry, products and business model, making it effective and efficient for us to work with DLA. Its support has proven valuable to reduce losses for ourselves and our partners and respond proactively to threats.’

‘Very involved and caring. They respond quickly and give practical, hands-on advice. They have invested time to get to know us and our business needs well. They are knowledgeable in their field and have global reach through their offices and network.’

‘Ewald Netten is knowledgeable, fast, responsive, and highly caring.’

‘DLA Piper’s dispute resolution team in the Netherlands is really strong. They are especially renowned for ESG litigation. They are market leading in business, human rights and climate change cases, but also other complex cross-border cases with an emerging markets angle. Excellent case management, efficient, and seamless and pleasant collaboration with our in-house team.’

‘Michiel Coenraads is smart, solutions driven, very commercial, and he understands our business and sector like no one else. He is really convincing – in the court room, in negotiations, or when presenting complex stuff to our board. He has a really international mindset, which is what you need for the complex cross-border cases!’

‘Albert Knigge is a pleasure to work with. He is a first-class lawyer and extremely commercial.’

‘I am impressed by David Heems’ capacity to truly immerse himself into a complex case and advise on and design a litigation approach whereby he has deliberately and methodically covered all possible angles, providing adequate cover against possible approaches from the opponent, whilst still staking out a clear, well-backed-up legal course for the client.’

‘Jan Willem de Groot and Marjolein Heuten are truly brilliant. They work as a team and are worth any number of partners in other law firms.’

‘Bart van der Wiel and David Heems are a perfect match, bring good results, and are great fun to work with.’

‘Deep strength in both litigation and arbitration, with strong experience of international disputes as well as domestic. They combine a real understanding of the client’s objectives and outstanding legal analysis to create an exceptional strategy, which they then execute with great skill. The team is also huge fun to work with.’

‘Albert Knigge handles highly complex, multi-faceted international disputes. He uses his considerable intelligence and wide experience to explore all angles and develop the best strategy for his clients. He is also expert in Supreme Court litigation.’

‘His dedication, understanding, proactive approach and warm personality make it a joy to work with Rick Cornelissen.’

‘What stands out is the dedication of the team. They do not leave any stone unturned and double-check any potential risk.’

‘Marieke Faber provides good strategic advice and is very clear on her views with clients.’

‘Great lawyers who are unique how they work closely together with the client’s in-house team. They don’t grandstand, but persuade the judge or arbitrator in an efficient way. No detail is overlooked.’

‘The NautaDutilh team we work with has a very pleasant and practical approach. It maintains a very high level of service and is very responsive.’

‘Frans Overkleeft is an excellent litigator and legal advisor. He has a perfect balance between involvement and professional distance and independence. We feel truly unburdened and well represented. His expert knowledge is also impressive.’

‘The team is well equipped to deal with complex matters. They are business minded and easy to communicate with. They also adopt a pragmatic approach which is very useful.’

‘Paul Olden and Marieke Faber have been very supportive in dealing with several complex matters for us. They are very business minded. I would highly recommend them.’

‘The NautaDutilh litigation team are able to assist with complex and time-consuming litigation and are very capable of keeping their eye on the decisive factors of a case.’

‘Clear, crisp advice. They keep a steady hand in the face of dramatic intimidation tactics.‘

‘The strength of this team lies in their understanding of the dilemmas that we may face and their capability to easily and quickly connect us with their colleagues in the public law team and provide sound advice that considers the perspective of both specialties. This sets them apart from other law firms.’

‘Peter van Kippersluis is intelligent, accessible and available. Always a pleasure to work with. He combines an intelligent and creative legal mind with an ability to understand complex financial problems and concepts. Capable of thinking outside of the box and of looking further than the legal framework and considering how to best weigh the interests at hand. His memos and pleadings in court are high quality.’

‘The unique feature of Pels Rijcken is its dedicated corporate and commercial Supreme Court litigation practice. We often engage them and they have delivered very good results over the years.’

‘Our main contact is Hans van Wijk, who we have always found very responsive, very knowledgeable and very sensible, and always available to give some quick high-level advice before going into more detail.’

‘Pels Rijcken’s team has unique expertise in acting for the state and other governmental institutions, and has an impressive track record. But there’s more: the team also has a comprehensive portfolio of commercial clients. Their level of technical skill, experience, and strategic ability makes Pels Rijcken’s litigation practice one of the top teams in the Netherlands.’

‘Hans van Wijk remains one of the best Supreme Court litigators in the Netherlands. Wemmeke Wisman is a seasoned and acclaimed trial litigator. Her strategic vision and ability to read judges is second to none, and I doubt there is anyone else in the market with so much courtroom experience. Furthermore, I am impressed by the work of Jerre de Jong and Paul Tanja from the team.’

‘Willem Heemskerk is one of the best for litigation. He wins cases because of his knowledge and strategies, but always with respect for others and he would never undermine them. Therefore he is a very mature lawyer, who handles cases with humour and respect.’

‘Gijsbrecht Nieuwland is very accessible and has a quick mind. He is able to clearly explain highly complex legal subject matters.’

‘Top quality from a legal point of view, great people to work with, very responsive and flexible, good attitude and charisma in court – just great performance.’

‘I’d like to mention one person in particular, Tim de Greve – he is extremely fast, sharp and secure, and a great pleasure to work with.’

‘The Stibbe team is very approachable and easy to work with.’

‘Branda Katan is a very technical lawyer with a calm demeanour. She is very pleasant to work with. Our firm regularly works with her team in complex cases and this is where Branda stands out.’

‘An outstanding team that looks to work together with the client to find solutions rather than take the position that they know everything.’

‘Matthijs Kuijpers is a strong team leader and outstanding person to work with. Somehow he always seems to be very well prepared and completely across the detail. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Matt for any commercial matter.’

‘Tim de Greve is an excellent litigator.’

‘The team have excellent legal knowledge. They are focused on the client’s strategic position in litigation. They combine that with sensitivity to the commercial background of a dispute.’

‘They chose the right strategy and executed it perfectly, handing a strategic win that turned the case upside down. They did not lose sight of the endgame. I would rate their litigation practice as top notch and client care as A+. They are top-quality people. They have the bench strength to handle complex cases and meet tight deadlines.’

‘Joost Volkers is my go-to lawyer in the Netherlands for complex financial and commercial disputes – he is an excellent lawyer. I am very satisfied with Joost and the team. He is knowledgeable, very responsive, and down to earth, and a pleasure to work with. The counterparty in our case was rather aggressive; our side kept calm and collected, while being forceful when needed.’

‘Simone Hoogeveen is a skilful lawyer who shows attention to detail in the field of professional conduct and liability laws and regulations. Soft skills in terms of client relationships, and hard skills in terms of the content of his work.’

‘Jasper Leedekerken delivers, always. His team has its eyes on the ball. They prepare the case very thoroughly and always surprise us.’

‘A skilled team that can advise on very specific company cases and can adapt to tight timelines and client needs. They have shown effective and swift communication with the client, expertise, drafting skills and the ability to keep in mind the client’s needs and preferences.’

‘Jasper Leedekerken is on the ball, pragmatic, highly qualified and a skillful litigator.’

‘Daan Beenders and his team are exceptional. We have worked together for close to 10 years now and he knows our business inside and out. He is extremely smart, pragmatic and commercially savvy. His experience as a deputy judge is also very valuable. Finally, he is incredibly responsive and great fun to work with.’

‘Van Doorne’s team led by Sjoerd Kamerbeek was the first in the Dutch market to recognise the growing niche of M&A insurance-related claims and litigation. They invested early and are the current market leader in this area by a stretch.’

‘Fouad El Houzi was a great help when it came to initiating and conducting difficult legal proceedings in the Netherlands. If Fouad is kicked out through the door, he climbs back in through the window.’

‘Strong leadership with quick and practical advice.’

‘Erik Koster is an excellent business-minded lawyer who can quickly get to the bottom of matters.’

‘They have a very broad spread of expertise and a very well-resourced team of experts. They are a go-to for complex disputes and take an innovative and diligent approach.’

‘Martijn van Maanen and his team have an excellent reputation in the field of litigation. Martijn is always actively involved in his cases and has a lot of experience in the field of mass claims litigation. Another excellent lawyer is Rieme-Jan Tjittes.’

‘Martijn van Maanen combines great legal and analytical skills with excellent mastery of legal language. His procedural documents read very well and are very convincing. Rieme-Jan Tjittes is always very personally involved in any case in which he and his team are required. He is very creative, and has long and vast experience in international litigation and arbitration.’

‘The team members are very professional and responsive. Their knowledge and understanding of the case is very deep. The lawyers act proactively and anticipate developments in a clever way. The combination of legal and economic aspects makes our case extremely challenging and the team members handle it correctly.’

‘Marjolein van Rest is dedicated and highly motivated to represent and help us on the case. The time and effort is never too much or too difficult for her. The sense of humour and team spirit help a lot along the way. They are always available and responsive, very confident and pleasant to work with.’

‘BarentsKrans has a very good dispute resolution team with smart and sophisticated lawyers.’

‘Rieme-Jan Tjittes is exceptional. He is a very sharp thinker, extremely experienced and a pleasure to work with. He has a great sense of humour and doesn’t take himself too seriously. He is a legal do-it-all: professor, lawyer, arbitrator, judge and mediator.’

‘Annelies van der Ploeg is very knowledgeable, extremely practical and hands-on.’

‘A very pragmatic approach from the whole, diverse team. Clear communication – to the point and no time wasted in discussing legal specialties that are ultimately not relevant for the client.’

‘Dirk-Jan Duynstee has a very commercial, pragmatic and convincing style. He is able to explain issues to individuals with different level of expertise. Strong communication skills.’

‘Top-notch service level that makes you feel they really are in your camp. Most importantly, the team is not trigger happy in terms of litigation. Very smart at preventing unnecessary legal actions that could distract us as a client from our day-to-day business.’

‘The litigation team at Clifford Chance are our go-to law firm for any (potential) litigation matters in the Netherlands. The team are very skilled, pragmatic and driven to achieve the best results for their clients.’

‘Guido Bergervoet is very knowledgeable and an expert in commercial litigation. The quality of his work is exceptional.’

‘The team members are committed and responsive. Even though the case we are working on is a high-pressure case, the team members remain calm and positive. There is a good atmosphere amongst the team members – the more junior lawyers are respected and get the opportunity to contribute at the forefront.’

‘Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer is an excellent and well-seasoned Dutch litigation lawyer with vast knowledge of common law systems, which is very helpful when working in a global organisation. He is committed, hardworking and responsive, which makes you feel that your case is in a safe pair of hands. He looks beyond the legal issue, being able to weave in relevant factors from a business, societal and political perspective.’

‘Tiemen Drenth communicates in a pleasant and straightforward way and takes feedback on board in a positive manner. He has strong interpersonal skills, which makes it a pleasure to work with him.’

‘Dentons’ dispute resolution and commercial litigation team consistently stand out for their unparalleled dedication and hands-on approach that is distinct in the legal arena. Our collaboration frequently underscored the exceptional quality of both their partners and associates. What truly differentiate them from their competitors is their relentless commitment to go the extra mile. Their work ethic and attention to detail ensures not just only satisfactory outcomes, but results which exceed expectations.’

‘Anouk Rosielle is absolutely the number-one commercial litigation lawyer who you need at your side.’

‘Michel Deckers is a highly experienced, strategically minded lawyer, who in the end will win your case.’

‘Anouk Rosielle is the best. She is very smart, pragmatic and down to earth. Moreover, she is funny and simply a joy to work with.’

‘Dentons’ litigation team is fantastic. The team gets involved and is always on top of the cases. They are transparent regarding risks and chances of success, which is essential when deciding whether to move forward with the case or take a step back and settle.’

‘Anouk Rosielle is the most capable lawyer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She is the star of Dentons’ litigation practice and has shaped how this team provides sound legal advice. Anouk is a sharp strategist who handles cases pragmatically and logically. Anouk has an unparalleled ability to quickly understand the problem and focus on what matters. Anouk Rosielle is fast-responding, solutions-driven, and trustworthy.’

‘The dispute resolution practice at Dentons in Amsterdam is a very experienced and reliable force. They do both claimant and defence work, enabling them to develop strategies that take account of their knowledge of the positions considered by the other side. It is also very easy and pleasant to work with them.’

‘Michel Deckers is a very experienced team leader. He always provides appropriate strategies by considering clients’ needs as well as conduct of the lawsuit. He also has a strong ability to assess comparative law and, therefore, he is highly recommended.’

‘Marcel Evers is one of the best litigators in the Netherlands. Extremely sharp, committed, and highly experienced. Moreover, he is highly appreciated by his peers.’

‘Jessica de Rooij is a skilled professional, a clear communicator, and is very diligent. Jonas Verheul is firm when needed.’

‘A skilled team that can adapt to and advise on very specific company structure cases and create engagement with the client on a long-term and structured basis. They show effective and swift communication with the client, expertise, skilled drafting and the ability to keep in mind the client’s preferences.’

‘Its very strong experience in dispute resolution and Enterprise Chamber proceedings ensures prefect strategy from the beginning of the conflict. The firm is very strong in reading the evolution of the case or the responses of other lawyers, which ensures that they are one step ahead of most other firms.’

‘Stein van Thiel has exceptional experience in dispute resolution and strategy, and also has excellent knowledge of caselaw.’

‘The depth and breadth of the Evers Soerjatin team is truly unparalleled. Their ability to navigate cases of extreme complexity, which include issues involving non-profit foundations, commercial entities, political implications, media coverage, healthcare and historical crises, is nothing short of extraordinary.’

‘Marcel Evers has full command of corporate litigation and liability matters, mastering the details of the file and working two steps ahead of the case while guiding and empowering his team like they are one.’

‘The standout lawyer is Marcel Evers. I have come across many other lawyers but no one compares to him. He is sharp, pragmatic, versatile (also adept in tax and finance matters) and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The Loyens & Loeff team combines a pragmatic and commercially astute approach with in-depth understanding of Dutch law. They are responsive and client-focused.’

‘Bastiaan Kemp is particularly responsive and helpful.’

‘Merel van Asch is intelligent, hands on and does a good job.’

‘We worked with Bastiaan Kemp for well over a year and were continually impressed by him. He is extremely dedicated, talented, and has an excellent team of junior lawyers. He is well versed in all important aspects of Dutch company law and we can rely on him to deliver high-quality work product in short timelines.’

‘Bastiaan Kemp is among the best in Europe. Clever, tactically excellent and lovely to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable and commercial, often finding a compromise or commercial way forward where others put up roadblocks. Highly recommend.’

‘Marit Bosselaar is clever and stands out from her peers.’

‘The Loyens & Loeff disputes team has proven a very pleasant team to work with. Dedicated, thorough legal insights and open to other views.’

‘Diverse knowledge, client focused and pragmatic.’

‘A very knowledgeable team. They have great cooperation with Bird & Bird colleagues abroad in cases involving cross-border issues.’

‘A very focused and knowledgeable team. Proactive but also practical in complex litigation.’

‘Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa is a highly competent and pragmatic lawyer who is excellent to deal with.’

‘Great understanding of our industry and its common practices. They bring specific subject matter knowledge to the table in dispute resolution to the benefit of their clients.’

‘Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa is a highly experienced professional, with a great understanding of the playing field in a complex environment. She applies her oversight to the benefit of her clients, to achieve optimal outcomes.’

‘Bird and Bird’s Netherlands dispute resolution practice is exceptionally talented, with a real strength in depth and focus across all the partners I have come across. They have a breadth of experience across issues such as data privacy and insolvency.’

‘Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa has a fantastic commitment to service and engaging with clients on their business needs. Jeffrey Maalderink strategically sets an end goal down in complicated cases and prioritises the needs of the client at all times.’

‘Fantastic team, from associate level to partner level. Great communication, very business oriented and good at applying risk-based approaches. Always on top of things and readily available.’

‘The team are highly knowledgeable and work well together. They are particularly impressive in their knowledge of privacy law and regulations.’

‘Floor Eikelboom is an excellent and creative sparring partner in complex corporate litigation.’

‘Frank Peters is a first-rate lawyer. Besides his mastery of Dutch securities law, he’s a strong strategist. He’s well connected to the political and business community. In short, the full package.’

‘Michelle Krekels is a top-tier advocate and an especially strong legal drafter. Overall, first-rate counsel.’

‘The lawyers of bureau Brandeis can act in a variety of styles (ranging from subtle and friendly to forceful) depending on what the case needs. However, their approach is always inventive, knowledgeable and tailor-made for the case, never opting for the cookie-cutter approach.’

‘Louis Berger is a trusted advisor and strong litigator. He is able to help coordinate complex cases that require a delicate touch.’

‘Bureau Brandeis is the litigation boutique law firm in the Netherlands! Highly skilled lawyers who are down to earth, extremely knowledgeable and very much hands-on. Above all, great people to work with.’

‘Wesley Vader is an outstanding lawyer with an exceptional knowledge of Dutch civil procedural law. He is someone who immediately understands the needs of his clients.’

‘Jan Bart van de Hel is always accessible, has a pragmatic mindset and an efficient approach. His availability and quick responses have been instrumental in keeping our legal cases on track and ensuring effective communication within the team. His pragmatic approach to problem-solving has not only streamlined our processes but also provided innovative solutions when we needed them the most. His efficiency is truly commendable, as he consistently delivers high-quality results in a timely manner.’

‘The Stek team consists of top-notch litigators who have a proactive and pragmatic approach to the high-profile cases they run. Compared to some of their peers, the Stek team are focused on getting the job done and on delivering results for the client, all in an extremely user-friendly way. The team is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Jan Bart van der Hel is an excellent litigator. Simon Boersen brings experience from the major litigation matters he has been involved in. Tanja Schasfoort is instrumental to the delivery of cases by the team at Stek.’

‘Stek’s dispute resolution team has excellent knowledge of competition litigation. The team has a lot of experience with complex antitrust damages litigation in the Netherlands, both on the claimant and the defendant side. They are responsive, down to earth and fun to work with.’

‘Tanja Schasfoort is a talented lawyer who can get quickly to the core of an issue. She is very knowledgeable, energetic and a real pleasure to work with. Gerben Smit is a very experienced and trusted lawyer. He is also a great negotiator with great commercial awareness. Simon Boersen is a very organised and bright lawyer. He is also very responsive and reliable.’

‘There are several reasons that make Stek remarkable. Stek analyse complex matters meticulously and provide practical solutions from their unique perspective. Another element that makes Stek stand out is its young, dynamic team, consisting of talented lawyers with multi-dimensional and rich perspectives, who combine their deep business understanding with extensive legal skills. It acts in the most efficient ways when solving a legal matter with brilliant strategies.’

‘Jan Bart van de Hel has extensive experience in follow-on cartel damages claims. He identifies legal issues thoroughly and implements practical solutions effectively. He also provides high-quality service with exceptional communication.’

‘Specific thanks to Simon Boersen and Gerben Smit for their unwavering guidance, strong communication, level headedness, and all around good humour and positivity in working with a global company with many personalities and requirements.’

‘Excellent people in the team. Seamless internal operations. Timely responses. Knowledge. Added value.’

‘They are excellent listeners and are able to handle complex cases involving large quantities of information. They don’t jump too early to conclusions without the due facts and figures.’

‘Determined people who are always available, explain legal strategy and are creative and protect clients. They feel like real partners – someone who cares and delivers.’

‘Thijs van Zanten is very responsive, does not shy away from discussion and is legally sharp and flexible.’

‘The team truly operates as a team, drawing on each other’s strength. They provide personal attention and endless patience. The guidance given to each individual stakeholder is superb.’

‘Noor Zetteler is an efficient lead partner, and is 100 percent involved and dedicated.’

‘The Wijn and Stael legal team regularly hosts webinars on various noteworthy topics. With in-depth knowledge of the content, they are very capable of providing the best advice. In our day-to-day business they prove to be a reliable partner, always looking to outperform expectations.’

‘Remco Vermaire is very engaged and quick to pinpoint the issue and possible routes to resolve or tackle.’

‘Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter is resourceful and tenacious and does not let go until the client’s goals are achieved.’

‘Andries and Simon Polkerman are excellent litigators in the field of commercial litigation. Their performance on their feet in court is exceptionally good, and their drive and commitment to achieve the optimal result for their client is extremely impressive.’

‘Good availability and very good knowledge and experience in certain areas – such as Anita Canta’s knowledge of franchise law.’

‘Big international team with skilled litigators. Nice and pleasant people to work with.’

‘Andries and Simon Polkerman are top-notch litigators. They were born as lawyers and I have referred various cases to them.’

‘Very skilled professionals with a passion for the work. Swift responses.’

‘They handle cases very professionally and carefully, and are good at looking for various possibilities, evaluating them, and giving timely recommendations. I like this kind of legal team.’

‘They are litigators at heart – fast, independent, down to earth, pragmatic, on the ball, respected among colleagues in the market and well connected.’

‘No matter what happens in a case, you know that Koen Rutten is there for you as his client. He really has your back. Koen never misses a deadline and always delivers state-of-the-art work. He communicates proactively and in a clear and understandable way. He is also easy to reach.’

‘The combination of – almost real time – strategic thinking and accurate practical support makes Finch a unique practice. In my experience, Finch has an outstanding network of specialists in different fields of expertise. This helps to find out-of-the-box solutions for different tasks. A top niche practice, with dedicated and very experienced people in their fields of expertise.’

‘Dieuwertje de Leeuw is a great lawyer – sharp, analytical and subtle in her approach, with a very thorough understanding of Dutch proceedings and the way Dutch judges and courts handle cases.’

‘Maarten Mussche is very skilled and also good in court. What I like about him is that he is open to debating his points of view and that I can discuss my views on the matter in detail.’

‘Koen Rutten is highly technically capable and trusted by our clients on complex and aggressive cross-border matters. Koen has an innate ability to make the right judgement call on difficult matters where other lawyers would be more equivocal. Maarten Mussche has shown himself to be consistently brilliant with his technical analysis.’

‘Dieuwertje de Leeuw has a calm attitude, with a broad perspective on the subject matter. She is analytical and her style is very convincing. An excellent negotiator as well.’

‘Stefan Holterman has extensive knowledge of corporate law and has extensive litigation experience. This gives him a good overview of the playing field and he is decisive, even when the pressure is high. He has a pleasant, persuasive style, both verbally and in writing. In addition, he is a very nice person to deal with and is approachable.’

‘We had the opportunity to work with Bart Jan Hermans and he was always very helpful, attentive and concerned about meeting the clients’ worries and needs. It was a very rewarding experience.’

‘Emille Buziau can read the other side and has a good instinct for the right time for de-escalation or escalation, always serving the end goal.’

‘The Florent team are unique in that they combine top-level advice and knowledge with a personal and pragmatic approach.’

‘Emille Buziau is always available, has a great eye for details, and is highly knowledgeable, quick to respond and pragmatic. Yvette Borrius is very high regarded within the legal market.’

‘Bart Jan Hermans is a very dedicated and experienced trial lawyer – he has excellent preparation for court dates, with all contingencies taken into account, and is  convincing in court.’

‘It is a pleasure to work with Bart Jan Hermans and his team. He understands the key issues in a dispute very well and can write very well-founded argumentation and dispute documentation.’

‘Yvette Borrius is very knowledgeable and highly esteemed. Chris Jager is very hands-on and service minded.’

‘Yvette Borrius and Emille Buziau are exceptional lawyers handling complex litigation cases. They are down to earth and know how to convince the court.’

‘Personal approach, fast analysis of the (mostly complex) issues. Easily accessible both by email and telephone.’

‘The team consists of very passionate litigators who are involved in the matter at hand.’

‘I worked with Marc Wolters, who is a very knowledgeable lawyer and a good strategic thinker. It is a pleasure to work with him.’

‘Höcker Advocaten has a very good team with diverse specialists who also can work together very well. If someone is on holiday, we do not have to wait, but a colleague takes over in a very capable way. They are quick and pleasant to work with, and also able to deal with the many strategic questions that we have.’

‘Marc Wolters is an excellent lawyer – a very good strategic thinker, quick and not afraid.’

‘Jolien van Woudenberg is very service oriented and an excellent lawyer with broad skills.’

‘Isabel Van Tuyll van Serooskerken was very responsive and very attuned to the needs of the client. Her advice was prompt and very practical.’

‘Christoph Jeloschek is one of most impressive attorneys I have met. He is not only focused on the legal issues at hand and how to master them, but also the political, financial and public dynamics of cases and the people involved as well. I have had the opportunity to work with many international firms and individuals and have not met or worked with such capable, smart and kind, yet assertive and savvy, individuals as at Kennedy van der Laan.’

‘The team are very engaging, understanding and professional in their approach to clients. They are well spoken, they explain things in layman’s terms for clients without being patronising or condescending, and they are very friendly and helpful. We have found that they give us all the required time and information and they do not pressure us, but rather give us a relevant timeframe to decide on things and move forwards. We have enjoyed the advice and support from Kennedy van der Laan.’

‘Isabel Van Tuyll has been fantastic at giving advice, explaining things about Dutch law where we are unfamiliar and has been assertive but reasonable in her approach to following up on our disputes with the third parties. This has been a welcome breath of fresh air.’

‘Kennedy Van Der Laan bring detailed scrutiny to the conduct of litigation. What makes the team stand out is that it has a very collaborative approach with clients. They get to know the sector and really drill into the issues.’

‘Christoph Jeloschek is an outstanding advocate. He has an engaging and confident rapport with the court. Veerle van Drueren applies a forensic approach to cases. She is an experienced advocate.’

‘Isabel van Tuyll van Serooskerken has a client-friendly approach and is extremely responsive and diligent. What clients also appreciate about her is that she provides advice in a digestible and highly commercial manner.’

‘Christoph Jeloschek is a very good lawyer for cross-border cases and is very knowledgeable in international and European procedural law. He has a hands-on approach, and is very easy to work with.’

‘A well-rounded team of highly experienced partners and ambitious talent.’

‘Richard le Grand has excellent knowledge of our specific industry. He is easy to reach and provides us with the advice we need at the time, whether it be a short discussion on a specific matter or more extensive legal advice. Excellent litigator.’

‘Ruben Leeuwenburgh is an experienced litigator with a good strategic perspective. He is pleasant and reliable to work with.’

‘Highest quality standards. Outstanding professional and analytical skills, respond very quickly and very realistic and practical approach.’

‘Profound knowledge and skills, well established team, healthy client base.’

‘Irene Tax is a very smart, quick and experienced procedural law expert. She has a great and reliable team to work with.’

‘This team has a practical approach, stating clearly the pros and cons of any dispute. They are easily approachable and fast in their responses.’

‘They give clear insights into disputes and they give good advice on how they would approach the matter – no woolly language.’

‘Practical and very experienced.’

‘The Fort team are originally specialists in the real estate and corporate practice areas and this specialisation is clearly reflected in the way they deal with us as clients. What really sets Fort apart is their quick response and their accessibility. All the Fort lawyers we work with are also strong both substantively and socially. We are therefore extremely satisfied with our collaboration with them.’

‘The team deliver excellent work, and they respond quickly and adequately.’

‘Berth Brouwer is a very competent lawyer – he knows what it takes to win a case and gives solid advice. On top of this he is very likeable.’

‘Professional, active and careful.’

‘They accurately analyse the corresponding legal issues of the case, provide a detailed description of the pros and cons of possible future measures, and provide appropriate suggestions and timely and professional feedback.’

‘Everyone’s professionalism is very strong, and their consideration of legal issues is very comprehensive, which has played a very important role in meeting our demands.’

‘Proactive at dealing with tricky commercial matters, making sensible and creative suggestions in order to reach a resolution. Appropriate resourcing with very good senior associates.’

‘The strengths of the team are keeping clients proactively up to date, providing clear advice on litigation chances, drafting structured and high-quality documentation and a memo indicating the potential cost of the proceedings. They are unique and the way they work is a big plus for me.’

‘Marije van Langemheen is the kind of lawyer I trust. She has a very diligent way of approaching cases. She is always calm and very sharp in relation to the content of the discussion. Her way of working means that when I need her she is there and really becomes part of the team. She is an external lawyer but thinks and acts as if she is an internal colleague. Her views and knowledge of the case, including with large files, is impressive.’

‘The lawyers in this firm work well as a team and together find the best strategies for their cases.’

‘Eversheds Sutherland are really taking the time to get to know our internal team and understand our business, which enables them to better support us and act as a true extension of our in-house team. It also enables them to focus on the big picture and deliver pragmatic business solutions to complicated legal issues.’

‘Yuri Wehrmeijer really understands our business and has a wealth of experience in this area, which has been instrumental in helping us to manage this dispute. Yuri gave us incredibly helpful, commercially focused, pragmatic advice.’

‘Thorough knowledge of the specific business at hand, experienced and expert litigation practice, good strategic advice and perfect client communication.’

‘Long-lasting and very pleasant collaboration.’

‘Highly experienced team, which is dedicated and client oriented, providing efficient and comprehensive advice, and clear billing.’

‘They have great expertise, and are client focused, reachable and highly engaged. They are easy to communicate with, listen to the customer, are capable of explaining complex legal matters to the non-initiated, and efficient.’

‘Gerard Endedijk is regularly recommend by professional liability insurers to assist their clients. He is very responsive, accessible and extremely dedicated to his clients.’

‘Great litigation boutique law firm. Very hands on with short communication channels.  All lawyers have a long track record within the liability and insurance field and provide an excellent service. Great price to added value ratio. An innovative approach is that their lawyers work in our office once every month.’

‘Gerard Endedijk is solid and very persuasive. His broad experience as a lawyer and a member of the Disciplinary Appeals Tribunal has provided him with a keen eye for what makes a winning case.’

‘Maarten Vink hits the sweet spot of being super on the ball and a genuinely nice guy at the same time. Pleasure to work with, approachable and very sharp.’

‘The lawyers of Lennox Litigation all have a background at large international law firms and are highly skilled, but what I think makes them unique compared to other firms is their personal and practical approach and responsiveness. Their key capability and focus is litigation in commercial matters in which they are highly specialised. This focus enables the lawyers of Lennox Litigation to quickly provide me with hands-on advice regarding my legal position and to present my cases in court in a very convincing manner.’

‘What I appreciate most about Maarten Vink is that he is able to win my cases. Apart from that, I really enjoy working with him because he is business-savvy, to the point and determined to obtain the best possible outcome for me. He is down to earth and able to easily explain complicated legal matters. Furthermore, I appreciate the informal way in which we cooperate, as well as Maarten’s genuine interest in our company.’

‘Gerard Endedijk is very well versed in insurance law and knows everyone that matters in the area of professional misconduct matters. He has the gravitas to influence judges with his legal argument.’

‘Willemijn van den Berg knows facts and details while at the same team keeping the overall strategy in sight.’

‘A lean and mean team who work super efficiently. They have in-depth case knowledge.’

‘Jeroen Bedaux is involved, hands on and has the ability to lead the client to the best decision. He is pragmatic in his approach but at the same time a lion when representing his clients.’

‘The team is young, dynamic and proactive.’

‘Paul is very approachable and communicates well – he is focused and to the point, keeping calls short and delivering on time.’

‘It is an expert team that communicates well, monitors timelines and provides unsolicited advice.’

‘Good substantive conversations in understandable language without unnecessarily reverting to text from the law books.’

‘Very hands-on approach with a wide range of expertise.’

‘Well informed, business like, fast when needed but always precise.’

‘In-depth legal knowledge, great skillset and a very good understanding of the business of the client and the very complex environment in which the client is operating. They don’t leave a stone unturned and their case preparation is excellent.’

‘Individuals are very pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable.’

‘Collaboration with the partner in the team, very quick response times and good business understanding, which is being translated into excellent contract drafting.’

‘Everyone can read laws and jurisprudence, but true involvement and empathy are the keys to good cooperation and legal services. As a lawyer, you should really care for the problem of your client that needs to be solved. The people of Ploum had that kind of involvement.’

‘Dedicated and responsive.’

‘They are very approachable and know how to quickly get to the main point and make it very clear. Through experience, they often know how to estimate the outcome, but also how to sketch out possible scenarios.’

‘Pragmatic and very strong in terms of content. The client is central and it is all about how they can best be represented.’

‘Hands-on lawyers with good knowledge of the business and excellent litigation skills in the commercial legal field, particularly Floris Diepraam.’

‘Legally very sound and good in litigation. Open to finding the best possible practical solutions. Good communicators.’

‘With Oscar van der Pol, we are dealing with a very knowledgeable and skilled person. He is very pleasant to deal with, easy to approach and well informed about what is going on in the industry. It is very clear what Oscar is going to do for us and what the outcome will be.’

‘The team are very pleasant to work with – they are quick in responding, provide up-to-date, quality advice, they know their client and billing is competitive.’

‘Huib Schrama is in my view perfectly able to translate the relevant aspects of Dutch law and civil procedure into the language of lawyers from other legal systems and he always stays focused on the client’s goals in litigation, while also understanding the business challenges the client is facing.’

‘Rutgers & Posch are an excellent boutique player in commercial disputes. They benefit from their equally strong corporate disputes practice and I would recommend them where a combination of these specialisms is required.’

‘Huib Schrama is excellent, strong on the law, but also very relaxed and easy to deal with. He is a calming presence despite his young age – one to watch.’

‘The team are experienced, always sharp minded, and keep an eye on the commercially relevant issues when developing litigation strategies. On top of that, they are also nice to work with.’

‘Huib Schrama is a very experienced litigator and a trusted advisor. From the client’s perspective, it is easy to rely on him, because he knows good strategy, and is approachable and honest while remaining very professional.’

‘Huib Schrama is great as he is able to fight for us and get the best possible outcome. He is also able to settle matters in a decent manner. He absolutely knows how to play out litigation and achieve the best possible outcome for our business. There is no other litigation partner at another firm that reaches this level of competency in my view.’

‘Very knowledgeable, dedicated team, with quick, to-the-point communication.’