Loyens & Loeff > Rotterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘Jan Willem van Rooij and team stand-out for their knowledge of the market and business.’

‘The team is alert, proactive, flexible, and adaptable to the needs of our team. They keep a level of professionalism even in long-term client relationships, they are street smart and understand the M&A game.’

‘You know you have Jan Willem van Rooij fully on your side and it feels like his is part of your team and company. He is fully dedicated and has great drive to help one win. He knows his business and the rules of the game and uses his personal competencies to always search for ways to get the best deals.’

‘Jan Willem is very pleasant to engage and work with.’

‘A very dedicated team with full knowledge of the energy industry.’

‘Victor van Nuland has great knowledge of the industry, and is exceptionally dedicated, approachable and trustworthy.’

‘A highly dependable and efficient team with fitting and different experience levels in which tasks and questions finds their way naturally to resolution.’

‘Victor brings exceptional knowledge and skill to the table, yet is brief and to-the-point. He is able to present practical solutions for a very broad-range of issues.’

‘Approachable, fast, excellent quality.’

‘Dieuwke Hooft Graafland is approachable, fast, delivers excellent quality, and is familiar with our company.’

‘The team excels in their expertise and willingness to help out.’

‘I work with Kim Lucassen on a regular basis, she has a very good knowledge of the life sciences sector. She is very pragmatic.’

‘Pleasant, knowledgeable, approachable, accessible and fast working team.’

‘They offer best in class advice on PE fund structures. ’

‘Vilmar Feenstra is the true go-to person in his field and is a very important and trusted advisor to us.’

‘Marco de Lignie is, in our view, hands down the best tax lawyer in the Netherlands for investment funds. He is always responsive and delivers expert advice.’

‘A one of a kind team – the go-to in this market.’

‘Michael Maters knows the ins-and-outs of the law in this area. Marco de Lignie and his tax team always deliver! ’

‘The team is agile and very hands-on. They are well-rounded individuals and always knowledgeable and up-to-date on the latest developments. They are great individuals to have around.’

‘Vilmar Veenstra is very approachable and always willing to think with us constructively. He has a deep knowledge of the industry and is always up-to-date with the latest developments, particularly in relation to sustainable legislation coming from Europe.’

‘Robert Veenhoven is a fund structuring expert.’

‘A good and very knowledgeable team.’

‘Marco de Lignie is top-notch in the area of fiscal aspects of private equity funds, and Antoinette van der Hauw is very good, skilful and friendly but a tough negotiator too.’

‘Among the best tax lawyers in PE and M&A in the Netherlands.’

‘Very deal-oriented but also able to think outside the box to deliver the best outcomes. Available and committed, they understand perfectly our needs and are able to easily negotiate on our behalf with the adverse party.’

‘Wijnand is probably the most knowledgeable when it comes to corporate and M&A hotel acquisitions. Available and very reliable, he was an asset to the success of our acquisition in Amsterdam.’

‘Loyens & Loeff has a multidisciplinary team that worked very well together with the seller and other sellers advisors in the team. They brought great support, attention and knowledge to the table based on specific knowledge of local law but also their experiences from prior transactions. This supported the successful negotiation and the contracting phase. ’

‘Diversity of the team is a great asset. The team works very hands on and fast. They have an entrepreneurial view. ’

‘The real estate team is very capable in real estate law due to qualified and experienced colleagues and has a lot of knowledge and expertise in market conformity due to the many legal cases. In addition, they use their colleagues for specialized knowledge for sub-topics (e.g. tax, notary, risk etc.) so that they can service clients with a total package of advisory. ’

‘I have worked with Loyens & Loeff for over a decade now. The attorneys there are knowledgeable, hardworking and attentive. They are very collaborative — we have always incorporated the Loyens & Loeff attorneys into our company’s transactional team for any given project and they fit and and contribute wonderfully. Loyens & Loeff is among my very few favorite firms worldwide. ’

‘Wilfred Groen is a consummate expert on Dutch real estate law and related areas. Wilfred always manages to find creative solutions to help us accomplish our goals. He also offers practical guidance and advice, and is able to explain even the most complex legal detail in a way that the non-lawyers on my company team can understand and be conversant with the issue.’

‘The teams (real estate notary & real estate financing) possesses a broad spectrum of expertise, ranging from residential transactions to intricate commercial real estate deals. This breadth ensures that no matter how specific or diverse a client’s requirement may be, it can be addressed under one roof. At Loyens & Loeff, there’s a strong emphasis on collaboration. This ensures that clients benefit from multiple perspectives, leading to comprehensive solutions.’

‘One of the standout qualities is their commitment to excellence. They’re not just about meeting expectations but exceeding them. This dedication is palpable in every interaction and every piece of work they undertake.’

‘One of the leading independent R&I practices in the Netherlands.’

‘Vincent Vroom and Kim de Bruijn are both excellent. Responsive, commercial, experienced, knowledgeable and detail-orientated.’

‘Loyens & Loeff has been a prime resource for us in the restructuring space – it is top-notch Dutch firm with broad expertise, and always one of our first ports of call for legal advice in the Netherlands.’

‘Vincent Vroom, who I have known for years, is a leader in Dutch insolvency with broad corporate expertise. He’s always available, and if he doesn’t have the answer to hand, he will find colleagues who do.’

‘User-friendly and responsive. Unlike many, they understand the needs of the clients and are willing to go above and beyond to deliver.’

‘Michael Scott is fantastic.’

‘The team is very responsive and client-oriented. They adapt to our needs for pragmatic and actionable advice instead of lengthy academic papers.’

‘The tax practice of Loyens & Loeff stands out for its expertise on the latest developments of international tax law, such as Pillar 2, BEPS, or other OECD and EU developments. Furthermore, they have a strong connection to the US market and great insight into what is going on there.’

‘Margriet Lukkien is among the crème de la crème of Dutch tax lawyers, really on top of it. When addressing a complex question, she has the right instincts from the start and is fast in delivering the final product.’

‘L&L thinks of us a valued client and acts proactively. They bring issues and risks to our attention and proactively advise on possible remedies.’

‘One of the most distinctive aspects of Loyens & Loeff’s NL team is its specialisation in international taxation. This sets the practice far above many others in the field. Their advice is not generic but customised to our needs.’

‘One aspect that truly differentiates Margriet Lukkien and her team is the ability to tailor solutions to our specific needs. They don’t just provide solutions for today, they consider the long-term impact of tax decisions on our financial health and growth of our company.’

‘Loyens & Loeff renders cutting edge services, taking into account the quickly changing dynamic of European tax law. The staff is reliable, takes accountability and is dedicated to its clients. They possess relevant knowledge and significant experience, resulting in feasible solutions.‘

‘The team is hands-on, pragmatic and focused on supporting the business. The capabilities of the team are reflected in their spot-on and pragmatic legal advice.’

‘The advanced technology ensures the team is fully focused on the legal matters and provides continuous assistance.’

‘Ehsan Shirzadi is capable of crystallising complex legal matters into straightforward language. He is an out-of-the-box thinker, pragmatic and cooperative. He also avoids lengthy and unnecessary discussions.’

‘Ehsan and his team have proven that during transactions they know when they need to be in the foreground and when in the background.’

‘An experienced team with a broad knowledge of Dutch and EU financial regulatory law.’

‘Kitty Lieverse is one of the best lawyers in the Netherlands on financial regulatory and financial litigation matters.’

‘The firm gives best-in-class regulatory advice for Dutch private equity funds.’

‘Roderik Boogaard is a standout partner in the firm, providing expert advice on the regulatory aspects of Dutch private equity funds.’

‘Kitty Lieverse and Marit Bosselaar are real regulatory experts in the field of finance to consumers in the Netherlands. They offer pragmatic solutions beyond just the regulatory or legal aspects.’

‘Kitty Lieverse and Marit Bosselaar are experts in the regulatory supervision area. They are well informed of supervision laws and regulations and how supervisory authorities approach certain matters. They have a strong network and expertise and understand our commercial business and goals.’

‘The team is very competent and reliable. They are very helpful and hands on.’

‘Highly reliable. They provide strong legal advice and perfect collaboration with the whole team.’

‘Menno Baks and Michel van Agt were the perfect fit to our team. We more than recommend these two with regard to their work ethic, provision of strong advice and very fair costs.’

‘The notarial/corporate team is very hands-on, knowledgeable and very much embedded with other teams.’

‘The combination of this team, with their M&A, employment, tax and regulatory teams and our inhouse teams work really well.’

‘The Loyens & Loeff M&A team provides excellent service and quality.’

‘Rob Schrooten is an excellent M&A lawyer.’

‘A really committed team able to deliver within a complex environment. They are also able to work with several law teams in different countries and align everybody to move forward with pace in a competitive environment’

‘Excellent knowledge and advice – a great team, which is diverse and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Loyens delivered incredibly good team work – the Loyens team very much felt like a true extension of our family business during a hectic and crucial period for our firm. The various individuals of the team took on their respective roles in an excellent manner. They really spoke the language of our company, whilst simultaneously showing deep understanding of the issues at hand.’

‘The combination of the extremely seasoned Herman Kaemingk and the younger Rob Schrooten proved to be very successful. They took different roles during the process, which was very beneficial. Both were on top of things, managed the process perfectly and brought incredible value to the table’

‘Great diverse and collaborative team headed by the knowledgeable Kim Lucassen. Well organised and works efficiently. ’

‘Kim Lucassen is knowledgeable and highly experienced in all fields of privacy and data protection, from solid litigation advice to coordinating a global data breach. Great to work with. ’

‘Everyone I have worked with from Loyens & Loeff are always willing to assist with any possible problem and always trying the achieve the best possible outcome.’

‘I have worked closely with Nina Orlic and Kim Lucassen. I value their unique approach to every client and focus on understanding our individual issues.’

‘Kim Lucassen stands out. She is great to work with, and has excellent knowledge of privacy and pharmaceutical laws and is a fast and smart thinker. ’

‘Kim Lucassen stands out for her analytical skills, ability to grasp complex legal issues and high-quality and practical advice. Kim demonstrates a deep commitment to her clients and is always accessible, responsive, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure clients’ needs are met. Kim combines her knowledge on data protection with her valuable expertise on regulatory compliance, particularly in the health and life sciences industry.’

‘This is a wonderful team both from a knowledge perspective as in terms of pleasant cooperation and it has been for many years. The team is highly responsive and gives excellent advice. They are particularly experienced in transaction related privacy advice.’

‘Kim Lucassen is impressive. Highly knowledgeable on multiple areas of the law and a great people manager. Nina Orlic is an associate to watch. Quick thinker, analytic skills are far above average and very tech savvy.’

‘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.’

‘Klaas Wiersma is always available, knows exactly when I need something dealt with urgently and he always comes up with very practical advice. I respect him for his confidence during tough calls and what I like is that he also gives me confidence- working together is really a collaboration and a learning opportunity for me.’

‘Loyens & Loeff is an excellent firm with many legal disciplines. This breadth of professional knowledge is very functional in a case with multiple legal aspects. The lawyers can thus function as each other’s back office. Collaboration with the team is extremely pleasant. The team is very flexible and they step in for each other, ensuring 24/7 availability. They are flexible in their working methods: at their office, on location with us, via Teams and Whats App, email and by telephone. The team operates in a very client-friendly manner – our interests are always central.’

‘Klaas Wiersma is an excellent lawyer, with highly developed social and empathetic skills. He is businesslike, but always knows how to find the right balance between business and personal interests. That’s a nice combination. In short, a top lawyer and top advisor!’

‘I was referred to Klaas Wiersma and he very much lived up to his reputation as one of the outstanding lawyers in the field of Dutch labour law in general and settlement agreements in particular. I was impressed by his expertise, the upper-hand position he was continuously able to attain within the negotiations and his ability to define the right related tactics. Personally I was very satisfied with the result he achieved.’

‘Extremely responsive, inside and outside business hours. Strong employment law expertise, balancing compliance with pragmatic and business-enabling advice. A partnership, rather than a service. Klaas Wiersma is excellent and I really appreciate working with him. I have known him for many years and Klaas and his team provide excellent support.’

‘Youssef el Harchaoui is an incredibly talented and competent lawyer who provides top-notch advice in difficult situations.’

‘Loyens & Loeff combines expertise in labour law, tax law and corporate law under one roof and – this is important – works as a team. Our go-to advisor for practical solutions and advice on complex matters.’

‘Youssef el Harchaoui is at the top of his game, tapping into a wealth of hands-on experience which enables him to provide clients with solid and practical advice and solutions in real time. He is very responsive.’

‘The team takes a very considered and practical approach – they are thorough in the problem analysis phase and very professional and pragmatic.’

‘Marc Wiggers and Robin Struijlaart did an excellent job in advising us. We valued the pragmatic approach and well-thought-out strategy.’

‘The L&L team is very easy to work with. They provide open and clear communication towards their customer and the other side; they have a pro-active approach and identify and mitigate potential risks before they become an issue, and a willingness to invest in the customer relationship.’

‘Unlike most lawyers, L&L thinks in the long-run and invests time into getting to know their clients and listening to their concerns. Robin Struijlaart in particular went above and beyond to understand the business we are in and to explain to us EU competition law. By asking the correct questions, he assisted us in finding the way to reach our objective as closely as possible.’

‘Marc Custers is a super specialist who doesn’t lose sight of the practical applications of his knowledge. He is easy to work with, accessible and very hands on.’

‘Marc Wiggers is outstanding – an excellent lawyer in his field who is very dedicated, with supreme client care. Marc seems to be ahead of the game in respect of FDI implementation in the Netherlands. He manages his team very well, never fails to be up to speed about their work.’

‘Marc Wiggers delivers what he promises, and he actively seeks feedback in the course of a transaction. Very pleasant, a straight-shooter, no-nonsense and always focused.’

‘Boyd Wolfers is the rising star.’

‘The team is highly professional, works very efficiently and systematically and provides high-quality services.’

‘The individuals are skilled within their own area of expertise and work in a very responsive way with their clients.’

‘Yannick Geryszewski is a very knowledgeable, proactive and pragmatic attorney. He is quickly up to speed in complex matters and great to work with.’

‘Pjotr Heemskerk and Yannick Geryszewski are fast-thinking, knowledgeable and quick to respond. Pjotr Heemskerk cannot be beaten when it comes to knowledge of contract law and intellectual property law, and Yannick Geryszewski is about to take over the Dutch IT law market.’

‘Loyens & Loeff’s IT team is exceptional. In an age where technology and data are central to any business, Loyens & Loeff’s IT team has truly commendable capabilities of navigating intricate contractual negotiations, complex M&A and challenging litigations.’

‘Yannick Geryszewski will always allocate his deep knowledge of IT law to your business’ unique needs. Pjotr Heemskerk’s knowledge and experience in IT law is unparalleled.’

‘Pjotr Heemskerk has the knowledge and analytical skills needed to advise and negotiate.’

‘The legal competence of the team is at a superb level, and the team understands the business and the needs of the client very well.’

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

‘Experience in international insurance arbitration.’

‘Merel van Asch and Rens Markus are both excellent lawyers and provide a great service.’

‘Proactive and efficient.’

‘An effective and fast team.’

‘We have seen the team in a number of large landmark cases. The team is well versed in the more difficult arbitration issues, both commercial and investment cases.’

‘Tom Claassens is always a pleasure to work with – not only smart and eloquent but also a really nice guy.’

‘The Loyens & Loeff arbitration and litigation team is excellent. The team is diligent, knowledgeable and very approachable and responsive. The team is definitely top notch.’

‘Tom Claassens and Melle Boevink are key. They are both excellent, responsive and pleasant to work with.’

‘Very strong and knowledgeable team that works hard and delivers results for clients. Excellent international focus and depth of understanding of complex issues of Dutch and international law. Client-focused and timely legal advice at a very competitive price.’

‘Tom Claassens has broad experience of appearing before arbitral tribunals. Tom is a true leader, who at the same time offers a very personal approach to each client and every case. Tom is excellent both in his written submissions and on his feet before the court.’

‘Melle Boevink is an extremely talented lawyer with a great ability to resolve complex factual and legal matters. Melle’s client skills are outstanding – he is very easy to work with and always listens to the client.’

‘I really value their legal counselling and the way we work with each other.’

‘Guido Koop and Jan de Heer are great sparring partners for us.’

‘The Loyens team showed great perseverance during the time we worked with them. They displayed ingenuity and creativity, which simply could not be matched by the opposing party.’

‘Needless to say, Loyens was invaluable to us.’

‘We had to navigate lots of uncertainties due to legislation that is still under development in our case. The insights provided by Loyens helped our company to take solid decisions and negotiate the best possible outcome for both parties.’

‘Guido Koop proved to be of great value to the project. Guido demonstrated immense in-depth knowledge on both local and national cases and was able to translate these insights to practical solutions that were beneficial to all parties involved.’

‘Marleen Velthuis moved earlier this year from NautaDutilh to Loyens & Loeff. She is an experienced and enthusiastic lawyer.’

‘Loyens & Loeff recently expanded its corporate investigations, compliance & defence team as well as their corporate criminal defence team in the Netherlands. Among others, they attracted Marleen Velthuis as counsel bringing in broad expertise in the field of corporate criminal law. This will allow them to keep handling high-profile cases.’

‘Loyens & Loeff is very service-minded and they also keep track of the latest developments in the specific fields of expertise.’

‘Marleen Velthuis is a very experienced lawyer with broad experience after working at Stibbe and NautaDutilh. Marleen has specialist expertise in environmental criminal law, which also shows from her publications in that field. She is also a board member of the Environmental Law Association and she leads the Dutch chapter of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association.’

‘Marleen has a pragmatic way of working and it is always pleasant to work with her.’

‘Loyens & Loeff delivers quality legal advice. They were able to highlight complex topics in a way that helped us develop compliant processes with very little internal knowledge on the risks and consequences.’

‘Great team, responsive and good quality.’

‘Kim Lucassen is on the top of the law, very responsive and helpful.’