Leeway > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘Eric Keyzer, Marga Verwoert and Michiel Odink form a great team together with associates Nini Blom, Lotte Rutgers and Max van Oostrum. Leeway’s team is excellent, and they are very nice to work with. They also have a great international network of firms they cooperate with.’

‘Marga Verwoert has a very strong reputation. She is a master in contract negotiations. She regularly teams up with Eric Keyzer, who is an absolute hero in this area. They offer creative solutions, which is absolutely a must when the market is evolving so quickly while legislation is always behind.’

‘Leeway listens carefully to the needs of the clients. They are very approachable and deadlines are always met.’

‘Eric Keyzer is one of the best lawyers we have ever worked with. He is very empathetic and he has excellent legal skills.’

‘Leeway has a pragmatic approach and their in-depth knowledge of the media, film and advertising industry is very important. The Leeway team is great at drafting and negotiating complex media/production agreements within the international media arena.’

‘Jos Klaus is like a pitbull for his clients. He will do all in his power to find that one thing that can change the case in the client’s advantage. Nini Blom is a great attorney. She is very dedicated and makes the client feel at ease. Her knowledge of the IP field is amazing.’

‘We often work with Marga Verwoert. She thinks like a transaction lawyer, which makes it very easy to involve her in complex transactions with an important IP angle.’

‘The Leeway team is small but provides high quality advice, and is very much hands-on.’

‘Marga Verwoert has built a great practice in litigating the commercial aspects of IP. She is strong, a high quality lawyer and very much to be reckoned with. She has a clear focus on the commercial goal of the client and does not let herself get distracted by side issues.’

‘Marga Verwoert is an absolute IP superstar, she is always one step ahead, a smart and a fast thinker who is very reliable in her advice. Michiel Odink is very knowledgeable. I have also worked with Jos Klaus and Nini Blom, two associates that absolutely will skyrocket in the IP world.’

‘This practice is outstanding because it unites a great bunch of very keen and intelligent individuals.’

‘Leeway has very good coverage across the practice area, and provides comprehensive advice.’

‘It’s a small high-quality firm. They leave the fuss out of the way and are truly focused on bringing value.’

‘Leeway works with a small team with high profile individuals, enabling them to work efficiently.’

‘Michiel van Ast takes the time to get to know you and is always realistic about timing and expectations.’

‘Michiel van Ast combines in-depth knowledge of the sector and the law with a practical approach. He is very accessible and can act quickly if the situation requires so.’

‘Leeway is one of the larger IP, tech and media boutique firms in The Netherlands. Leeway truly understands the legal and business needs of their clients.’

‘Michiel van Ast and Michiel Odink are both great and likeable lawyers, sharp as a knife and very business-minded. They get the deal done.’

‘Very engaged team, extensive knowledge, good communication and results.’

‘The Leeway team has a lot of experience across the retail sector, and is a good one-stop-shop for clients active in this area.’

‘Marga Verwoert is a very smart, pragmatic and hands-on lawyer.’

‘Leeway has one of the largest IP teams, combining a wealth of legal knowledge and industry insight.’

‘Marga Verwoert is exceptional at distilling complex matters into language that resonates with lawyers, judges and non-lawyers, creating openings to solutions that work. She is a problem solver, readily available anytime to dive into a matter and fix it.’

‘Very engaged team, extensive knowledge, good communication and results.’