Houthoff > Rotterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘The team has excellent knowledge of Dutch capital market law and practice.’

‘Jetty Tukker is extremely available, hands-on and professional, and Emma Schutte is also worthy of note.’

‘The Houthoff team is professional, proactive, works well with international law firms, is knowledgeable and very friendly.’

‘They understand our needs and provide clear and pragmatic advice on many different transactions like IPOs, SPAC listings, business combinations and capital raises.’

‘Jetty Tukker and Emma Schutte are very professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Jetty Tukker is very committed. She doesn’t hang around and she knows what she is talking about. A dedicated and trusted adviser.’

‘The equity capital markets team of Houthoff comprises intelligent lawyers who are very responsive and provide tailor-made legal advice.’

‘Exceptional lawyers within their team are partner Jetty Tukker and counsel Willem Liedenbaum are very responsive and very deal-driven.’

‘Both Michel Klijn and Sander van den Boogaard are always happy to assist. They are responsive, have to the point advice and helping me to get to finalization of contracts. The cooperation is very well. ’

‘Michel Klijn stands out by knowing how to close transaction on (supervisory) board level by using a combination of deep sector knowledge and skills: problem solving, taking initiative and being trusted by all parties to the table.’

‘The team is involved, very skilled, takes very good note of the case in a very short amount of time and seems to enjoy a good conversation to find out the relation between the details. ’

‘I would also like to mention Michel Klijn in particular. Michel supports us with complex procurement issues and execution of a civil engineering work. An expert lawyer due to contribute weight to the file. Legal content if necessary, but also focused on solution-oriented cooperation if possible. Michel is the sparring partner I look for in a lawyer.’

‘Michel Klijn is very committed, pragmatic and a sharp lawyer. Thinks in solutions and does not lose sight of commercial interests either. Always willing to respond to adhoc and last minute requests as well. ’

‘Houthoff has an extraordinary amount of substantive knowledge and skilled people in the contraction team. The team is efficient and always available’

‘The team of Houthoff was very quick in response on a complicated legal matter, proactive during several developments, made a very good strategic approach. ’

‘Michel Klijn: has the special combination of engineer and lawyer, which makes him very effective in legal advice in construction projects.

‘Houthoff has one of the leading international disputes practices in the Netherlands. A very broad bench of advocates, skilled in both litigation and arbitration matters. Of particular note is their experience in set-aside cases.’

‘Thomas Stouten definitely stands out as a leader. He is a razor-sharp lawyer, with a very strong personality that helps in both hearings and negotiations. Thomas will always go the extra mile for his clients, leading to outstanding results.’

‘Thomas Stouten provides a state-of-the-art skillset to achieve the resolution of complex disputes. He is highly knowledgeable in arbitration cases and also masters soft skills in handling other counsels and tribunals.’

‘Thomas Stouten is a quick thinker, providing different perspectives and creative solutions. Eva Milou Moison provides tailor-made advice and writes sharp pleadings.’

‘Houthoff is an exceptional choice when it comes to matters related to complex, cross-border arbitration and enforcement. Having had the privilege of working closely with their team on a number of high-stakes enforcement matters, I can attest to their unwavering commitment to excellence, deep expertise, and unparalleled dedication to achieving a successful outcomes for their clients.’

‘Tom Stouten is an outstanding lawyer. We used him in an enforcement dispute before the Dutch courts. He knows what he’s talking about and delivers great results for the client. Without a doubt my go-to counsel in the Netherlands for arbitration-related work.’

‘Thomas Stouten especially stands out. He is responsive, pragmatic and understands the business and needs of the client. He is very effective without compromising on being respectful to the courts, tribunals and opposing party. His knowledge of arbitration, also enforced by being a court member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, is excellent. Thomas and his team are the team you want to have on your side.’

‘Thomas Stouten is young, bright and truly goes the extra mile for his clients. Dirk Knottenbelt is very well respected in the Dutch arbitration sphere. His advocacy skills are unparalleled.’

‘They are extremely client focused, provide top notch product within very tight deadlines and are always available to discuss. Houthoff has a very large team ensuring that all workstreams are followed up appropriately and work is done by the appropriate level of experience. ’

‘Albert Knigge is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with: extremely knowledgeable, always available and client focuse. He will not overpromise and is a very strong communicator. Rick Cornelissen is very pleasant to work with, and always willing to find a client focused solution.’

‘We are very content with Houthoff’s work in our class action. The team is highly experienced, responsive delivers high quality work and is pleasant to work with. ’

‘Albert Knigge truly is a trusted advisor. Albert stands out in quality and expertise in this space.’

‘In our class action, Houthoff did a great job getting to know about a complex case in a short time period with successful results. The collaboration was great (e.g. clear answers, good strategy, fast learners)’

‘Rick Cornelissen did a great job in the hearing providing clear views about our case and providing always good solutions to the different problems we faced.’

‘The advantage of Houthoff as an advocate for an insurer as a defendant in a collective procedure is the broad knowledge that this law firm has of insurance products and of the insurance market. The firm understands what is considered important in the boardroom and that collective proceedings are mainly about reputation and stakeholder management.’

‘Very professional litigation team with a client centric approach. The team consists of good litigators, applies a structured approach in preparing litigation and takes specific client requests into account with flexibility. ’

‘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.’

‘Houthoff’s teams go to great lengths to understand the case and develop a completely conclusive legal line of reasoning.’

‘Every step in the line of reasoning has been thought through, all possible side-tracks have been finished and understood. A lot of time and work is put into it, and it shows.’

‘There are many different areas of expertise that can all be used in cases by the team members.’

‘Houthoff lawyers have strong personal skills and are able not only to assist and handle complex matters efficiently, but they also show that they have a good understanding of the business and the client needs.’

‘We worked with Marloes Brans and were always satisfied with the service provided, including his quality of advice, responsiveness, analytical skills, knowledge of the local market and business considerations.’

‘Huib Lebbing is a great lawyer, who uses efficiently his legal knowledge, human skills and humour to get things done. For large claims with public exposure that also need case management, he is the go-to person in the Netherlands.’

‘Houthoff’s team focuses on the more complex cases. When dealing with such matters, the team not only has a clear added value legally, but also strategically. Attention is not only paid to substantiating the legal position, but also to achieving solutions.’

‘In their mutual cooperation, they draw up procedural documents, which impress with their completeness and good factual substantiation. In this process, all potentially relevant angles are analysed and weighed.’

‘Houthoff is able to offer a dedicated team with mainly one point of contact to maintain the overview. We choose Houthoff because they have the capacity to deliver all specific competences for very complex deals. A fast and pragmatic approach is essential and the team is well aware of that necessity. Furthermore they are capable (and Dolf de Jong specifically) of summmarising complex matters to the essence in a short and concise manner.’

‘Dolf de Jong is extremely good in context and overview, in combination with a commercial vision. He has created a very strong team, in his absence matters are also taken care of in a very professional way. We also consult Dolf when it concerns very complicated contractual matters as a counsel in combination with the team of lawyers.’

‘Houthoff was not just our legal counsel whilst investing in the Netherlands, but they really act as a partner and dealmaker. This is the extra and special touch which we are always looking for ’

‘The Houthoff team members are perfectly guided by their partner Herman Lohmann and every team member knows and understands exactly what to do. We experienced with them a very smooth and successful way of negotiating and closing several deals.’

‘The team is collaborative, practical and solution-oriented. They understand their client’s interests and wishes and ensure that these are taken care of on a legal level.’

‘Dolf de Jong is a very open, active and knowledgeable notary.’

‘The practice is locally embedded but has a distinctive reputation both nationally and internationally. The firm falls back on a strong and diversified team that masters all facets within the real estate sector. In addition, all these facets are brought together in a centralised consultancy. The practice is also capable of cooperating with other law firms regarding cross-border aspects of cases.’

‘Houthoff has always made us feel like the most important client they have and above all we have absolute trust in working alongside them. Their deep understanding of the real estate industry is second to none and they have a well structured team who clearly enjoy working together as well. We have always felt Houthoff provides a supreme level of service.’

‘A dedicated and diverse team with key expertise, that go the extra mile and seamlessly work together. They are pragmatic and business-oriented.’

‘Christiaan Zijderveld is an expert – collaborative and solutions-oriented with very good business sense. He is a pragmatic team player who goes above and beyond – a trusted partner and impressive negotiator.’

‘Philip van der Eijk is a trusted advisor and good communicator with an ability to manage complex cases. Karien van Boekel is professional, dedicated and gets things done – a reliable expert in her field.’

‘Houthoff’s practice is one of the best regarded in the Netherlands – they are creative and understand the business.’

‘Christiaan Zijderveld is creative and great to work with. Frédéric Verhoeven is able to align parties with opposing interests.’

‘A truly joined up team which through its composition and leadership performs highly, which results in comprehensive, powerful and robust solutions to our sometimes complex restructurings.’

‘David Heems stands out in his approach combining a holistic, architectural method, which ensures that all angles are covered.’

‘Frédéric Verhoeven and Christiaan Ziderveld are intelligent, resourceful and a pleasure to work with.’

‘A professional firm with a flexible approach to assist international deals outside the Netherlands in a pragmatic way.’

‘Bram Caudri uses a very to-the-point approach to reach pragmatic solutions in international and complex deals. He is a pleasure to work with and have a high-quality output.’

‘The Houthoff team has assembled the best qualified subject matter experts I have worked with. The commercial, corporate and M&A team are knowledgeable, practical and very efficient. They have spent time learning and understanding our business needs, so they are better able to advise on risk and legal issues. They are an excellent M&A advisory team.’

‘Alexander Kaarls is an excellent and well-skilled M&A partner, who has a solid grasp on US company needs. He is a sensible and pragmatic team who has given us excellent support on all our deals. Josephine de Bok has also provided excellent support too.’

‘Michiel Pannekoek is worth every penny.’

‘The team has a highly established presence in the international M&A market. My go-to-team when it comes to Dutch transactions.’

‘They bring top-notch negotiation skills to the full spectrum of complex M&A transactions, are available and good fun to work with. Stand-outs include Bram Caudri, Philip van der Eijk and Grafton Cederburg.’

‘One-stop shop principle; fast and good-quality responses; innovative in terms of out-of-box thinking and solutions. Great intern team collaboration.’

‘They always keep the client’s requirements in mind, are easy to contact and react quickly. They always follow up.’

‘Anouk Boutens and Jet Stolk are amazing. Really practical advice, really thoughtful, and really understand what they are talking about.’

‘Jet Stolk is very precise, fast and sharp.’

‘The lawyers within Houthoff’s employment law team are very qualified. They provide excellent advice and are for us a true sparring partner on employment law and works council issues.’

‘We work a lot with Jet Stolk from Houthoff’s employment law team. Jet is a very highly qualified employment lawyer. Practical in her advice, strong on business matters and knows how to operate in the boardroom amongst managing directors within the company. She also takes the lead in termination and settlement cases and truly represents the company.’

‘The attorneys from Houthoff’s employment practice are down to earth and straightforward. They have a good client focus.’

‘Jet Stolk is a standout partner. She has an enormous drive to get the best result for her clients. She is an independent thinker, and extremely persuasive and determined. A force to reckon with in court due to her ability to explain complex matters in simple terms and her sense of empathy.’

‘Practical , solution-focused attorneys.’

‘The team is very approachable, makes the client feel they can be contact them and asked any question throughout the transaction.’

‘The team as a whole is constantly up-to-date on developments and requests of the client which is very convenient. Discussing a topic with one member would effectively mean that the other members were informed on said topics as well.’

‘An excellent and very knowledgeable energy team. We worked with them on a gas case, and we were impressed.’

‘Marc van Beuge is a true industry specialist and is very easy to work with.’

‘Murat Duman has proven able to combine in-depth sector knowledge with legal expertise, leading to strong argumentation overall.’

‘Accessible, fast, excellent quality, and well familiar with our company.’

‘Weijer VerLoren van Themaat, Murat Duman and Karmijn Krooshoff make an excellent team as well as excellent individual advisors.’

‘Rick Cornelissen is one of the best competition litigation lawyers around. He is very knowledgeable, practical, and communicates well.’

‘A very proactive team that not only takes care of imminent tasks but looks ahead and provides guidance on how to best take care of matters ahead.’

‘Rick Cornelissen is very client-oriented and excellent in resolving misunderstandings that can emerge.’

‘A very hands-on approach from the business-centric, efficient and pragmatic team.’

‘Gerrit Oosterhuis is a very experienced competition lawyer with strong advocacy skills who is able to get even the most tricky transaction approved.’

‘The team communicates in a clear and sharp way. Practical and trustworthy. Has extensive knowledge and track record in competition law. Is always available for questions and support. ’

‘Expertise, quality, accessible consultation, thorough.’

‘Thijs van Aerde is excellent in translating our arguments to the Supreme Court.’

‘Exceptionally well-organised, non-intrusive and supportive, with flexible communication times and channels.’

‘Extremely knowledgeable in the areas of law needed. Innovative and creative, thinking both legally and commercially.’

‘The diversity of knowledge and experience within the team offers a unique perspective. ’

‘The ability of team members to look at every side of the case provides the clients with the confidence that an optimal solution for the short and long-term can be achieved.’

‘A forward-thinking team with good industry knowledge and a high level of legal expertise.’

‘Marthe Bollen is an exceptionally good lawyer, with great experience on the subject matter – razor sharp and definitely recommended. ’

‘The team is great and works in a collaborative manner. The team is very diverse. Billing practices are commercial and suit our needs.’

‘Bram Caudri has a down-to-earth approach and manages to break open stalled negotiations. He remains pragmatic and commercial in approach.’

‘Jeanne Beck is hands-on, and executes deals strongly.’

‘Ivar Brouwer is technically strong, with deep expertise and a pleasant way of working. Wholeheartedly recommended.’

‘The team excels at being pragmatic while giving comfort on key legal points and always with a smile – very pleasant and effective collaboration.’

‘Bram Caudri and Guillette van Grinsven’s team are both available and helpful and know how to read situations and adapt to them. They are both very pragmatic and instil their way of working in their broader team with whom the collaboration is always smooth.’

‘Esmee de Bos is a noteworthy associate.’

‘The team is very skilled and flexible and has a deep knowledge of the Dutch tax market. They have great expertise in international transactions, in particular in structuring.’

‘Sylvia Dikmans is an outstanding corporate tax partner with whom I worked for several decades, always to great client satisfaction. She is extremely competent, business-oriented and flexible.’

‘The team has a solid practice, always showing strong technical skills and a proactive approach regarding clients’ needs.’

‘Houthoff’s tax team is very consistent from a technical point of view, but also are very accessible. They answer our queries quickly and efficiently, with great professionalism and clarity.’

‘The Houthoff tax team handles complicated corporate tax issues very well and advises in a pragmatic manner.’

‘Sylvia Dikmans and Jeroen van Mourik are experts in their fields and have a great responsiveness. They know the clients’ needs and are nice to work with.’

‘The tax team led by Sylvia Dikmans is a wonderful business partner to move forward with in complex matters. Their availability and willingness to collaborate is different to other market participants.’

‘Houthoff’s first-rate bank lending team has deep sector knowledge and a very strong and loyal client base built up by very commercial, pragmatic and client-focused lawyers. They are very responsive, knowledgeable and have a good breadth of team members below partner level who are extremely responsive, give excellent advice and always meet deadlines.’

‘Having been one of the Netherlands’ most important law firms for many years, it is difficult to keep improving their very consistent high level of quality across all their practice areas. Their active presence in leading legal networks is a clear added value to cope with enviable international clients’ cross-border projects.’

‘Loet Venrooy has unique experience in advising on borrower-side financing work. He is a great problem solver and his knowledge of how to get things done is unparalleled. Moreover, Loet offers his clients an unparalleled degree of specialisation.’

‘In our latest complex project Houthoff has proven itself as a leading authority in banking and finance law with a deep understanding of the complex regulatory environment that is specific to the case.’

‘Houthoff’s team consistently deliver thorough and well-reasoned legal advice, ensuring that all stakeholders involved are well informed on time and equipped to make decisions.’

‘Jeroen Vossenberg is highly responsive, always available and possesses excellent communication skills. He excels in presenting legal concepts to the stakeholders, ensuring that all parties are well-informed and aligned. His professionalism and strong commitment to the case delivered the best possible legal solutions.’

‘The team consistently demonstrates an unparalleled commitment to securing favourable outcomes for our company.’

‘What truly sets the firm apart from competitors is their exceptional ability to combine deep legal knowledge with a practical, client-focused approach.’

‘Their core expertise and style set them apart from many other firms. The are very thorough and skilled in approaching advice on evolving financial transactions presenting novel challenges in regulation. They take into account likely interpretations and future regulations affecting regulation of security platforms.’

‘The team’s strengths and key capabilities are their knowledge and expertise.’

‘Houthoff is a very competent, approachable and reliable advisor.’

‘They are a pragmatic team that understands our business as a customer.’

‘They are professionals who understood the short time constraints and came up with ready-made answers.’

‘A very well-rounded team. They are honest and personal. They are always up-to-date and on the ball.’

‘They stand out for their personal touch combined with great professionalism and expertise.’

‘Houthoff is an outstanding firm with strong market knowledge and specialised teams for issues including structured finance, restructuring, corporate loans and regulatory compliance.’

‘They are very responsive, knowledgeable and have top-rate partners who are commercially minded and able to see things from the clients’ point of view.’

‘They are highly business oriented and client focused.’

‘Jessica Terpstra is an extremely good and clever lawyer who provides accurate legal advice in an efficient and pragmatic way. Her broad knowledge of the sector makes her one of the most remarkable practitioners of the banking and finance sector in the Netherlands.’

‘The team is very well coordinated. They know exactly what they are working on and where each other’s knowledge and skills lie.’

‘Jan Veeningen is very pragmatic, easy to work with, and has great availability.’

‘Jessica Terpstra is admirable for her technical expertise and her knowledge in the lending sphere, which is one of the best in the Netherlands. Her pragmatic and sharp advice is another key success factor for Houthoff’s finance team.’

‘Excellent experience. Pragmatic team. Always think two steps ahead.’

‘The team shows a high level of knowledge both in automotive and the juridical field. They know what is happening in the automotive sector in the Netherlands and in Europe. Not only do they give answers and advice, they have an added value in supporting our business processes.’

‘Jurre Reus is highly valued senior associate who makes the perfect match between European and local privacy law. He always reacts promptly to our requests and he is always willing to go for the extra mile. He thinks further than only answering the questions and challenges us with his in depth questions. ’

‘The Houthoff team is comprised of real professionals. We have a very short line to contact them and to discuss eventual information related to an specific case. We built a very good working relationship with them and I see them more as real colleagues than as an external partner. They take every single case very serious. ’

‘Very high standard, approachable and business minded. ’

‘Jurre Reus is our go to person with regard to IP and GDPR related matters. He is hands-on, has excellent knowledge, is on top of what is going on in the market and delivers pragmatic advice. ’

‘The people – all team members are very well versed in their chosen specialty and have provided exceptional service. Knowledge of the specialist area of Data privacy and data protection has been impressive vs other practices we have dealt with.’

‘Always willing to go above and beyond, working on tight timelines, and making themselves available at short notice and at all timings given we have colleagues across time zones.’

‘A very professional organisation with a lot of expertise’

‘Houthoff and its network excel in multi-jurisdictional expertise, particularly in e-commerce and consumer law. They’re highly adaptive, quickly aligning with changes in international laws and regulations. Key capabilities include efficient dispute resolution and meticulous contract review.’

‘Jurre Reus stands out for his good analytical skills and pragmatic approach.’

‘They provide practical, solution-oriented, business-minded legal advice.’

‘Thomas de Weerd is a very accessible and enjoyable person to work with. He has great legal knowledge and to-the-point advice with business priorities in mind.’

‘Jurre Reus proactively brings in other suggestions or additions which make the end result better.’

‘Jurre Reus is an excellent lawyer who has a deep interest in IT-related matters. Jurre is a very approachable lawyer, who has a pragmatic approach and knows how to write succinct advice about complex subjects.’

‘The Houthoff team proved to be the agile firm being proactive in supporting us as a client in a rapidly transforming auto industry.’

‘The Houthoff employees have a wide range of expertise and can treat cases within challenging deadlines.’

‘Fleur Tuinzing-Westerhuis and Thijs van Aerde provide impeccable service, are easily reachable and pleasant to work with. I would recommend them to anyone.’

‘The Houthoff patent team has assisted us with several Supreme Court appeals. Thijs van Aerde is one of a handful of very skilled Supreme Court patent litigators, and has the ability to understand a case very quickly.’

‘Fleur Tuinzing-Westerhuis has excellent procedural knowledge, is very pleasant to work with, and is always readily available. She adds a lot of value for us. Thijs van Aerde is also a strong procedural lawyer and a Supreme Court lawyer specialised in patent law.’

‘Fleur Tuinzing-Westerhuis provided outstanding legal advice and is very responsive. Thijs van Aerde is an excellent Supreme Court lawyer.’

‘Amazing team with extremely qualified and excellent people. Always up to date and available.’

‘Michel Klijn has an exceptional understanding of the complex construction industry.’