The Legal 500

Within Asset finance and structured finance, Baker & McKenzie is a second tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. recruited Corinne Schot from Houthoff Buruma in March 2011, who is a highly regarded structured finance and derivatives expert. Schot’s clients include NewMont and Lehman Brothers Securities. Philippe Steffens led on Novapars Capital’s loan portfolio securitisations, and acted for DFM and Volkswagen on a €294m auto lease securitisation.

Within Banking and finance, Baker & McKenzie is a second tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. hired Corinne Schot from Houthoff Buruma in March 2011 to head its banking and finance team, which also includes Philippe Steffens and Fedor Tanke. The practice mainly acts for borrowers, and recently acted as Dutch counsel to General Motors on financing the sale of Saab to Spyker; and advised Mexx Europe and ASVB on refinancings. It also acted for NV Bank on restructuring a project finance facility.

Within Commercial litigation , Baker & McKenzie is a third tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. has extensive securities litigation experience, and Robert van Agteren recently represented Dutch food manufacturer Kuhne + Heitz in proceedings against Law Debenture Corporation. Frank Kroes – who is noted for his inclusive and collaborative approach – successfully represented Eneco at appeal in challenging the Dutch Unbundling Act.

Within Corporate and M&A, Baker & McKenzie is a third tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. recently advised Axcan on its $583m public offer for Dutch-listed Eurand. Jeroen Hoekstra and Mike Jansen act for numerous US-based and European multinationals. Jan Peters and Edwin Liem are recommended.

Within Employment , Baker & McKenzie is a first tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. has ‘a very capable team with strong knowledge that offers straightforward, honest and reliable advice’. It advised Abbott Laboratories on post-merger employment issues and handled a number of well-publicised executive terminations. Karin Bodewes and Mirjam de Blécourt lead the practice.

Within Information technology , Baker & McKenzie is a third tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V.’s Robert Boekhorst shows ‘strong capability in handling complex deals’. The practice advises on outsourcing, data protection and public procurement, acting for clients such as Oracle, ING Bank and TNT Express.

Within Intellectual property Other recommended firms

Within Private equity Other recommended firms

Within Real estate Other recommended firms

Within Restructuring and insolvency Other recommended firms

Within Tax, Baker & McKenzie is a second tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam N.V. provides strong technical expertise, ‘excellent advice on transfer pricing’, and ‘an ability to combine tax structuring advice with transaction drafting’. Recent work includes litigation, customs and international trade-related issues. Herman Huidink heads the team. Counsel Marco van Bladel and Marc van Campen both left the firm.