Greenberg Traurig LLP > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

Greenberg Traurig LLP
Valley at Zuidas
Beethovenstraat 545
1083 HK
Netherlands

Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology Tier 2

Led by the highly regarded IT and outsourcing expert Herald Jongen, the TMC practice at Greenberg Traurig LLP is renowned for its proficiency in tech, complex transactions, outsourcing and data protection. Notable for representing the Dutch State in negotiations with prominent international tech firms, the team’s capabilities are bolstered by senior associates Nienke Bernard, Ellen De Jong-Van Den Boogaard and Emre Yildirim, who offer expertise in IT-related areas, including compliance with data protection regulations, licensing and outsourcing.

Practice head(s):

Herald Jongen

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘They combine deep legal and technical expertise with a strong focus on execution and extreme customer satisfaction. They are able to provide very specific, tangible actionable advice regarding complex issues.’

‘Backs up advice and opinions with convincing arguments based on distilling complex legislation into easy-to-communicate and understand factual advice. Simply put, Herald Jongen is the best advisor and partner for clients.’’

‘Herald Jongen is an outstanding very commercial lawyer. He is great fun to work with and gets the deal done. He is always available, knowledgeable and has extremely high service levels.’

Key clients

State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Justice and Security)

Anonos, Inc.

Athora Netherlands N.V.

Detailresult (Dirk van den Broek / DekaMarkt)

SURF

SIVON

Messagebird B.V.

European Stability Management (ESM)

Vecos Europe B.V.

State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Defence)

Bioforum

Work highlights

  • Assisted the State of the Netherlands on their deal with AWS to enable government-wide use of their cloud services.
  • Assisted Athora Netherlands N.V. on a major outsourcing deal involving insurance portfolios and IT services.
  • Advised the State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Defence) on various aspects of the IT project GRIT.

Netherlands > Real estate Tier 2

Greenberg Traurig LLP routinely advises clients on cross-border issues, including sale and leaseback deals. It also has a strong project development practice, where it mainly advises on the development of high-profile residential and office buildings. Logistics is another key area for the firm. David Van Dijk leads the practice and is an expert in commercial real estate matters, including investments, project development and real estate-related litigation. Alexander van Hövell is well versed in sale and leaseback transactions, acquisitions and property development, while Coco van Zuiden is known for her expertise in investment transactions. Another key name is Simone Wijngaard, whose expertise includes hotel investments and operations. Barbara Klootwijk and Eva Herdé were both promoted to partner in January 2023.

Practice head(s):

David van Dijk

Testimonials

‘They are extremely competent, think alongside their clients, are proactive and don’t only think legally, but also strategically and politically. ’

‘Special credit to Alexander van Hövell who is one of the best notaries the firm has. Alexander is sharp, proactive, well versed in protecting the interests of his client and objective if needed. ’

‘International firm with a lot of experience, availability of people and workforce, knowledge which provides a guarantee of excellent work. There is currently not another firm that has a better real estate practice.’

‘Coco van Zuiden is very pragmatic and solution orientated without losing sight of my getting the best deal. She is always available and helpful. Coco is very smart and efficient.’

‘Coco van Zuiden: very responsive and overall very accessible. Takes her time to explain certain legal issues. Furthermore, the Coco is very thoughtful on the commercial aspects of the deal as well and brings in good ideas. ’

‘Very pleasant to work with. Very professional level of work and at the same time very personal approach.’

‘Coco Van Zuiden managed the process from start to finish and lead the team through some tricky situations. She managed both our client but also the legal representatives on the other side ensuring a smooth closing. Great people person with deal management skills.

‘The Real Estate team is responsive, pragmatic and has good business acumen.’

Key clients

Tritax EuroBox

Tristan Capital Partners

W.P. Carey

Union Investment

C.V. Brightstone

BLVG

Patrizia

CCP 5 Long-Life Luxembourg

Perial Asset Management

ING Bank N.V.

IC Campus

MEAG

EQT Exeter

AEW

Pinnacle

Pontegadea

DWS

AT Capital

3W Real Estate

Pontegadea

Fidelity

P3

Work highlights

  • Advised Pontegadea on the acquisition of a DC in Venlo from Vestas for €105m.
  • Assisting MEAG with the acquisition of World Port Center in Rotterdam from Marathon for €193m.
  • Advised EQT Exeter on the forward-funding acquisition of a logistic development in Hulst.

Netherlands > Capital markets: equity Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP’s equity capital markets team is well-equipped to advise its clients on the array of capital market transactions, and on securities-related work including IPOs of SPACs. Jelmer Kalisvaart, who is particularly experienced in handling cross-border mandates, and corporate specialist Bas Vletter both oversee the practice. Wietse de Jong has a notable focus on the structuring of financial products and capital market transactions. Samuel Garcia Nelen joined from Allen & Overy LLP in November 2023, with expertise in public M&A and IPOs.

Practice head(s):

Jelmer Kalisvaart; Bas Vletter

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Ahlstrom Invest B.V.

Arcona Property Fund N.V.

B. Riley Securities, Inc.

CNH Industrial Capital America LLC

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation

Digital Turbine, Inc.

French Government

Full Circle Capital

InterXion Holding N.V.

Morgan Stanley

Stern Groep N.V.

Theta Fund Management B.V.

e.quikk Technologies N.V.

Oxford Finance LLC

Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC

Work highlights

  • Represented B. Riley Securities, Inc. as lead agent together with Berenberg Capital Markets LLC and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. in connection with an at-the-market offering by Sono Group N.V., pursuant to a market issuance sales agreement (ATM Sales Agreement).
  • Represented the French Government in respect of its shareholding in Air France-KLM S.A., a stock exchange listed world leader in passenger transportation, cargo transportation and aeronautics maintenance.
  • Advised NASDAQ-listed tech company Digital Turbine, Inc. on its acquisition of Fyber N.V., a developer of a monetization platform for software applications.

Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP advises a range of clients, including notable entities in the technology and public sectors. The team routinely handles matters involving the GDPR, data compliance, and cybersecurity threats. Practice head Herald Jongen specialises in IT outsourcing, data protection, and complex transactions and is supported by Nienke Bernard who mainly assists the Dutch state and education sector in data privacy issues. Emre Yildirim and Wouter van Wengen are also key to the team.

Practice head(s):

Herald Jongen

Testimonials

‘Greenberg Traurig is very responsive and delivers on time at any request.’

‘Easy going, open minded people. Specialists for different topics.’

‘The ability to execute based on recent knowledge and experience and advise clients in a fast and pragmatic way on topics of privacy.’

‘Pragmatic, no-nonsense that results in quick -always same day- responses to client questions. The ability to quickly gain insight in clients needs and wants results in good results after negotiations.’

‘The team is very dedicated, always available for questions and support. Very skilled not only on content but also on process.’

‘Harold Jongen is a specialised privacy lawyer, knows his field. Dealing with Big Tech is his specialty, he knows the way of working of counterparts. His approach lets the other party move in the right direction. Nienke Bernard is a very specialised privacy lawyer, ready to be consulted, no matter what time it is. Give the client the opportunity to operate by itself knowing that this specialist is ready to advise or step in if needed. ’

Key clients

State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Defence)

State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Justice and Security)

State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Education & Science)

SURF

SIVON

Athora Netherlands N.V.

Anonos, Inc.

Detailresult

Messagebird B.V.

Bioforum

European Stability Management (ESM)

Work highlights

  • Assisted the State of the Netherlands on their landmark deal with AWS to enable government-wide use of their cloud services.
  • Assisted Athora Netherlands N.V. on a major outsourcing deal involving insurance portfolios and IT services.
  • Advising Anonos, Inc. on their data embassy tool’s compliance with the data protection rules.

Netherlands > Tax Tier 3

Greenberg Traurig LLP brings a ‘commercial, pragmatic and collaborative’ approach to its tax advice, assisting such clients as real estate and infrastructure investors with the tax structuring of their acquisitions and divestments, in addition to supporting clients undergoing restructuring measures. Practice head Thomas van der Vliet specialises in structuring the tax aspects of corporate and real estate transactions, with a strong knowledge of international tax treaties. Erik de Bie handles advisory and contentious matters tied to VAT, customs and excise duties. Alex Westerman advises the oil and gas and IT sectors on tax planning and transfer pricing.

Practice head(s):

Thomas van der Vliet

Other key lawyers:

Erik de Bie; Reinier van de Steenoven; Alex Westerman; Richelle Baptiste

Testimonials

‘They are very good in their field of expertise.’

‘Both Reinier van de Steenoven and Richelle Baptiste react quickly and look for the right solutions.’

‘GTLAW is a dynamic, intelligent and expert law firm. They are also very commercial, pragmatic and collaborative.’

‘Extremely responsive, polite and smart.’

Key clients

Nostrum Oil & Gas Plc

Dream Industrial REIT

747 Capital

Middleground Capital

Carbon Equity

Vena Energy

Creative Clicks

Heitman International LLC

Amundi

Jamestown

Meag

Orion Infrastructure Capital

EQT Exeter

Patrizia

Work highlights

  • Advised 747 Capital on Dutch tax and legal matters with regard to the fund formation work for 747 Capital’s 5th co-investment buy-out fund, 747 Hudson V and its 8th buy-out fund of funds, 747 Stuyvesant VIII, LP.
  • Advised Dream on all tax aspects of the acquisition of industrial real estate and with regard to the integration and restructuring of the portfolio.
  • Assisted Nostrum Oil & Gas Plc with all tax aspects concerning the restructuring of its external debt.

Netherlands > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 4

Headed by Sabine Schoute, the team at Greenberg Traurig LLP is experienced at handling multifaceted cross-border financial transactions. Thijs Elseman is highly skilled at representing private equity investors and corporates in finance and restructuring matters. Jack Schrijver is another prominent member of the team, who regularly advises on real estate finance and project finance mandates. Sahur Adam is also noted for her work on some of the firm’s most complex transactional matters.

Practice head(s):

Sabine Schoute

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is very good at representing both borrowers and lenders so they understand the different perspectives. Because of this, they can flag key issues for either lenders or borrowers and will be able to filter out the real discussion items from those that are merely a formality.’

‘The team is exceptionally deal driven and honest. This is a great combination. Jack Schrijver will clarify if a discussion is worth having or not from his perspective and will also push on in order to get things done.’

‘The team is great. They are very professional, dedicated, highly motivated and committed to the client.’

‘Sabine Schoute is very dedicated and professional. She always tries to assist and find a creative solution. It is a real pleasure working with her.’

‘The Greenberg team is very customer oriented and is very reliable.’

‘Sabine was always well prepared and displayed exceptional technical knowledge. Her overall work can be described as exceptional.’

‘Sabine is very commercial and out-performs expectations by using her skills and network.’

‘The team provided exceptional service and delivered a great result. Their strengths lie within their client service and their ability to pull in specialists from their company and network to help navigate difficult transactions.’

Key clients

Berlin Hyp AG

Cheyne Capital Management

Consortium of AT Capital and 3W Real Estate

Convent Capital Partners

Creators of the Outside World B.V.

Deutsche Bank AG

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG

Dream Industrial

First Sponsor

Garbe Industrial Real Estate

HSBC Continental Europe

International Campus

IntReal International Real Estate Kapital

Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC

Orion Infrastructure Capital

Pears Global Real Estate Investors

Tristan Capital Partners

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association

Work highlights

  • Advising a consortium of Berlin Hyp AG, Deutsche Bank AG Amsterdam Branch and Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG on the EUR 435m landmark financing of a portfolio of four student campuses in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, owned by a joint venture between Greystar and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
  • Advising Convent Capital’s portfolio company Creators of the Outside WorlD B.V. on term and revolving credit facilities from UniCredit Bank AG for its European business to support its buy and build strategy and to finance the acquisition of the HITSA business in Denmark.
  • Assisting Tristan Capital Partner’s TIPS One Debt Fund on the development financing granted to Elfi, a Dutch housing platform, to finance the conversion of three fully consented office buildings into a multi-family residential scheme.

Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

Greenberg Traurig LLP's team has established capabilities in advising on M&A, outsourcing agreements and transactions in the technology sector. The 'friendly and very experienced' Herald Jongen co-heads the practice with Bas Vletter, who brings expertise in assisting Dutch entities with a wide range of private and public transactions. Linda Thonen left the firm in May 2023.

Practice head(s):

Bas Vletter; Herald Jongen

Other key lawyers:

Jeroen den Dunnen; Thédoor Melchers

Testimonials

‘A strong team of entrepreneurs, which is reflected in the way they do business; pragmatically and geared towards solving problems in an efficient and effective manner.’

‘Herald Jongen is the leading outsourcing M&A expert in the Benelux with a strong track record advising financial institutions.’

‘Fast, accurate, streetwise and value for money.’

‘Herald Jongen is friendly, very experienced, super fast and spot on. He is also a good strategist and negotiator.’

Key clients

AlpInvest

Amarna Therapeutics B.V.

Andes C.V.

Andlinger & Company

APi Group Corporation

Athora Netherlands N.V.

BAS Consultancy

Bencis

Bregal Freshstream

Bunzl plc.

City of Amsterdam

CIVCO Radiotherapy

Digital Turbine, Inc.

European Stability Management (ESM)

Greyline Partners, LLC

InterXion

J.S.P. Bremer Holding B.V.

MessageBird Holding B.V.

Detailresult (Dirk and DeKa)

Norstat AS

Oddo BHF

OTB Ventures

Proeza Ventures

Randstad

SK, Inc.

Stern Groep N.V. (Supervisory Board)

SURF

Towerbrook Capital Partners (UK), LLP

Van Losser

Volkswagen Financial Services AB

Volvo Construction Equipment AB

Wavecrest Growth Partners

Wiwynn

The State of the Netherlands

State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Justice and Security)

State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Defence)

State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Education & Science)

State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Interior Affairs)

Work highlights

  • Advised Stern Groep N.V. on the sale of all shares in SternFacilitair B.V. to Hedin Mobility Group AB.

Netherlands > EU and competition Tier 4

Antitrust and competition specialist Hans Urlus, who is adept at assisting with matters in both domestic and international contexts, is at the helm of Greenberg Traurig LLP‘s EU and competition practice, which is well equipped to advise on the array of work, from market entry strategies, to foreign investment reviews, to multi-jurisdictional mergers. Its workload covers industry sectors from oil and gas to insurance. ‘Standout practitioner’ Robert Hardy is another noteworthy team member, with experience representing clients before the ACM and the European Commission; cartel investigations and damages claims are also in his remit.

Practice head(s):

Hans Urlus

Other key lawyers:

Robert Hardy; Ellen de Jong van den Bogaard

Testimonials

‘Robert Hardy is the standout practitioner- his joining has really boosted the practice.’

‘Robert Hardy can analyse and then explain complex legal issues in a clear and simple way – and from there work on hands-on solutions. He has a sharp legal mind. And also a wealth of expertise and experience in antirust and competition. He provides clear guidance on how to mitigate risk too.’

‘Very quick to communicate. They understand our business and competitive environment like no other, and their legal support has been outstanding.’

‘Hans Urlus is our lead attorney and there is never a problem he cannot solve. Ellen de Jong van den Bogaard is adept at RFP related issues and very professional.’

‘The team is very strong and committed. They developed a solid strategy in the process. ‘

Key clients

Allianz

Beheermaatschappij Van Losser B.V.

HaskoningDHV Nederland B.V.

Neptune Energy

Work highlights

  • Advised Allianz on the divestment of a business.
  • Advised consortium of companies on an acquisition of a divestment business.
  • Advised a leading car manufacturer on antitrust and competition, merger control and foreign investment review (FDI) aspects in relation to several proposed transactions.

Netherlands > Industry focus: Media and entertainment Tier 4

Praised for its ‘outstanding experience in media and entertainment law’, Greenberg Traurig LLP regularly advises celebrities, music artists and other clients on matters relating to trademark infringement. Spearheading the team, Radboud Ribbert is a seasoned litigator that has significant experience defending defamation claims and protecting the IP rights of clients within the industry. With his comprehensive knowledge of media and copyright law, Wouter van Wengen is another notable member of the team.

Practice head(s):

Radboud Ribbert

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team has an outstanding experience in media and entertainment law.’

‘Radboud Ribbert is a very skilled and creative lawyer. Radboud fully understands the needs of the client from both a legal and a business perspective.’

‘A great office! We are very satisfied with their knowledge and commitment.

‘The team has lots of knowledge and experience.’

Key clients

Roddelpraat

Stichting Nederlandse Top 40

Buildings Group B.V.

Eric Kuster

VAAAM A.G.

Lineweight, LLC and Crye Precision, LLC

Cheetah Mobile, Inc and Cheetah Mobile America, Inc.

JLO HOLDING COMPANY, LLC

Killer Queen, LLC

Sheryl Crow

Over Easy B.V.

Work highlights

  • Representing Lineweight LLC and Crye Precision LLC in their lawsuit against copyright infringers in Europe of the companies’ camouflage pattern used in popular videogames such as Call of Duty.
  • Representing Roddelpraat in a defamation and copyright infringement case.

Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights Tier 4

Under the leadership of ‘very experienced IP lawyer’ Radboud Ribbert, Greenberg Traurig LLP has become the destination of choice for celebrities looking to manage and protect their copyright and trade mark portfolios. Wouter van Wengen's practice covers both the entertainment and tech sectors, and his admission to the New York bar allows him to effectively service intercontinental IP disputes and transactions.

Practice head(s):

Radboud Ribbert

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is very skilful in all kinds of IP matters, especially those involving trade marks.’

‘Radboud Ribbert is a very experienced IP lawyer and the quality of his work is outstanding.’

‘Radboud Ribbert is a seasoned legal professional with versatile and true experience in the IP domain, from media to patents and everything in between. Secondly, he communicates in a direct and clear way, without complex legal formulations.’

Key clients

Roddelpraat (Jan Roos & Dennis Schouten)

Bollegraaf Patents and Brands B.V.

Lineweight LLC and Crye Precision LLC

Stichting Nederlandse Top 40

Buildings Group B.V.

Eric Kuster

VAAAM A.G.

Cheetah Mobile, Inc and Cheetah Mobile America, Inc

Sheryl Crow

JLO Holding Company, LLC (Jennifer Lopez)

Killer Queen, LLC (Katy Perry)

OverEasy B.V.

Work highlights

  • Represented Lineweight LLC and Crye Precision LLC in their lawsuit against European infringers of their camouflage patterns.
  • Represented Buildings Living BV and interior designer Eric Kuster in their lawsuit against the paint production company PPG, which infringed the clients’ trade mark right to the trade mark ‘SHADES BY ERIC KUSTER’.

Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 5

Greenberg Traurig LLP is led by litigator Allard Huizing and is able to assist clients in corporate and commercial disputes. Cases the firm handles are often internationally focused, with the firm well versed in representing international clients in proceedings against Dutch companies, or on behalf of or against the Dutch state. Finance law specialist Wietse de Jong handles securities litigation and class actions.

Practice head(s):

Allard Huizing

Other key lawyers:

Wietse de Jong; Monisha Sardjoe; Ellen de Jong-van den Bogaard; Jasper van Gameren

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

Digital Turbine Media, Inc./Fyber N.V.

IDEMIA The Netherlands B.V.

GroeiVermogen N.V. (BNP Paribas)

BRF/Thermotraffic

Ilka A.G.

Work highlights

  • Represented GroeiVermogen as lead counsel in a class action regarding financial instruments distributed to about 100,000 persons.
  • Represented Fyber N.V. in squeeze-out proceedings against the minority shareholders of Fyber N.V. before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal.
  • Representing Thermotraffic Holland B.V. in a dispute with the Dutch state, more specifically Dutch customs, regarding the (re)payment of import duties.

Netherlands > Private equity

Greenberg Traurig LLP‘s private equity practice, led by Bas Vletter, was bolstered in October 2023 with the arrival of transatlantic transaction-focused Maarten De Boorder from Jones Day.

The firm: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2,650 attorneys in 44 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab and is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy as a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.

GT in the Netherlands: GT Amsterdam’s core practices are corporate real estate, corporate mergers and acquisitions, corporate litigation, and tax, supported by the firm’s experience in areas including EU antitrust litigation and competition regulation, finance, intellectual property, administrative law, entertainment, and employment. The team has experience handling high-profile matters in the Netherlands as well as coordinating pan-European matters.

Areas of practice: The firm’s Amsterdam team is experienced in many sectors including real estate, venture capital, shipping, media, financial institutions, technology, telecommunications, logistics, automotive, fashion, and retail. It is an advisor to established domestic and international companies listed on the Dutch stock exchange. GT’s Amsterdam office has been responsible for handling high-profile situations in the Netherlands, including coordinating pan-European affairs. In short, it provides a hands-on approach to legal counsel, whether it relates to European law or other global matters.

Department Name Email Telephone
Co-Managing Shareholder Heron Jongen Herald.Jongen@gtlaw.com +31 (0) 20 301 7346
Co-Managing Shareholder Thomas van der Vliet Thomas.vandervliet@gtlaw.com +31 (0) 20 301 7387
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