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‘CMS is one of the best in public transport on demand in the Netherlands. The team of CMS is an authority in this game.’

‘Strengths include personal contact, pro-activity, great knowledge, and easy going.’

‘Laurens Pronk is a pleasure to work with, and Tessa and Laurens work together efficiently.’

‘Both Tessa and Laurens are easy-going, approachable lawyers. They are hands-on and pragmatic.’

‘It is a dedicated team, which gives confidence and often requires less explanation because they know the company well. The method is fast and to the point.’

‘Aukje Haan and Akin Aslan are our regular points of contact who are not only pleasant to communicate with, but also excel in expertise. Aukje and Akin stand head and shoulders above the rest.’

‘The team has broad experience and can adapt to your company’s business from a legal perspective.’

‘Aukje Haan and Akin Aslan can really empathise with an organisation, and have broad legal knowledge. The interest in your organisation helps to find the right legal steps to take.’

‘Our contacts at CMS NL differ from many other lawyers in that they deliver practically usable results. They point out potential risks, but at the same time commit to an outcome and don’t leave us guessing. After the consultation, we are definitely smarter and know our options.’

‘Knowledgeable about our market environment, very pragmatic and able to translate legal means to business outcomes, easy to work with.’

‘Good and timely follow up, very collaborative and good overall communication.’

‘Ellen Gielen was very collaborative when working together, understood our request for understandable legal expertise for non -legal people. Excellent interactivity and communication skills. Very knowledgeable in the medtech industry.’

‘CMS’ team offer a deep understanding of the legal specificities of the medical devices industry.’

‘Ellen Gielen stands out as an industry expert. She carefully listens and thinks along with clients in providing strategic and pragmatic advice.’

‘Unique experience on complex transaction liability and tax claims in an insurance context.’

‘Digestible reports, engagement and responsiveness.’

‘Good collaboration within the legal team, I like the interaction between the Amsterdam and London teams.’

‘Bas Baks is collaborative and has a sharp eye for details.’

‘Good team of people to work with, easy to access, short response times, they keep all interested parties in the loop.’

‘They have a personal touch and take an interest in the matter.’

‘We have worked with CMS on several deals and we are very impressed by their service and expertise. Jan Peter IJspeert and Femke Stroucken stand out for their deal-oriented, practical and collaborative approach. They understand our business and objectives and provide us with clear and effective guidance. They are always available, reliable and committed.’

‘What I appreciate most is that Tijmen Brüne and his team keep in mind what the overall goal is. Which in our case is working together on (real estate) transactions. Tijmen is able to estimate whether certain risks, flagged during DD, are actual red flags or risks that can be accepted given the nature of the transaction. This results in a very smooth and efficient way of working. By working with Tijmen we are always certain that we do not lose valuable time on minor issues. Last, but not least, he is also a great person to work with. ’

‘I have been dealing with Femke Stroucken for over a decade and I have always been impressed by her overall depth and knowledge of the real estate sector combined with her strong commercial acumen and an exceptional degree of professionalism.’

‘Arnout Scholten is a good intelligent and experienced lawyer able to win negotiations. He does this smartly and steps away from personal things. He is creative, deal oriented and solution driven. He understands the balance between commercial and legal very well.’

‘Jan Peter IJspeert stands out because of his response time, and his tone of voice. His experience and negotiation skills really add value to the deal. In deals I leave it up to him to instruct his team or add knowledge from other sections. ’

‘CMS and especially Jan Peter and Femke have been excellent partners for our transactions. They are deal-driven, pragmatic and work well as a team. They always deliver high-quality advice and solutions, tailored to our needs and goals. We highly appreciate their responsiveness, professionalism and dedication.’

‘Arnout Scholten is able to act in a discussion without prior consultation because he is aware of our needs and requirements. Having legal assistance who is able to act like this is key for our relationship and makes it possible that CMS can think further than the actual question on the table.’

‘Tijmen Brune was our key contact. He kept track of the many workstreams, ensuring that the various contracts and structures were aligned and being worked on at the same time. Additionally, the other side of the transaction had a particularly tricky legal counsel, who was managed very well by Tijmen.’

‘CMS are a pleasure to work with. The team has an unwavering commitment to getting the job done. Besides their outstanding market knowledge, legal expertise and creativity, they were a real support in difficult times. Their ability to act with confidence was powered by their ideas and honest advice – advice that was attuned to the context and made a real difference to the overall outcome.’

‘In summary, CMS’ strengths lie not only in their deep legal expertise but also in their dedication to understanding their clients’ specific needs. Potential clients can trust CMS to provide unparalleled legal solutions and truly care about their success.’

‘The CMS team members and partners are sincerely involved in the deal. They are always available, but above all proactively present. Without taking over the wheel, they smoothly steer the process in the right direction. This ability comes from being truly present as people.’

‘Good quality, responsive, and a pleasure to work with – they perform well and have a good attitude in court.’

‘Marlous de Groot is very good.’

‘A hands-on team.’

‘Marlous de Groot and Marc van Zanten are noteworthy practitioners.’

‘The partner we worked with had broad experience and excellent knowledge. He was not only technically strong, but he had also a good feeling for relations and what potential harm could be done when putting certain actions in place.’

‘Etiënne Courbois of the CMS Netherlands team is very approachable, well acquainted with the client portfolio, and demonstrates out-of-the-box thinking.’

‘A great team with a proactive approach.’

‘The team were highly professional and had a deep understanding of the client’s needs and market standards.’

‘The team stand out for their continued focus on the client’s goals, professional support in negotiations and clear and accurate drafting. Billing is clear and timely.’

‘Etiënne is always available, accessible and has a high level of readiness.’

‘The team can cover all topics we need as a financial institution. They have a direct key contact person as the single point of contact who coordinates all matters. They also have an advantage in that they can directly cover foreign law through their offices in other EU countries.’

‘The team at CMS is highly knowledgeable on multiple topics.’

‘The CMS financial services team is nice to work with. Laurens Pronk and Tessa Pennicks are friendly and approachable; they are a joy to work with as co-counsel.’

‘We work closely with Tessa Penninks and we highly value her specific knowledge of our company structure and the business we are in. This really makes her stand out from the competition.’

‘Tessa Penninks is always available and listens well to the ideas of others. She is open to looking for an alternative option and a joy to work with.’

‘The firm stands out for its people and its clear advice and very quick turnaround.’

‘They are very understanding, and get the point. Quick work and turnaround, and very clear communication. They do what they say they will – deadlines are set realistically.’

‘Erik Jonkman not only is very experienced, but also brings a lot of enthusiasm for his profession. He always finds a solution for the problem. ’

‘The team consists of lawyers with extensive knowledge of cyber incidents. they switch very quickly in the event of a cyber incident and know how to bring in the right experts in the field of a cyber attack where the need arises at the time. Their own focus is on breach of personal data and how to secure it, recover it or take further action on it’

‘Erik Jonkman has a great knowledge of cyber incidents and how to guide the initial process in case of a new cyber incident. His is also specialist in the loss of personal data and the GDPR ’

‘Erik Jonkman stands out professionally in all what he does. He is customer-sensitive, has an eye for urgency and being to the point, very knowledgeable, puts your mind at ease, helpful, strong in communication and analysing the problem, creating a strategy, and finally thinking about all possible what-if scenarios. Great individual!’

‘Erik Jonkman is a top lawyer in his field, top legal advices, high quality service, practical, focused on the case and fast. Extremely driven and service-oriented. Highly recommended professional. ’

‘In short I think the people of the team are very well qualified and driven which makes them like a partner in crime while delivering their services. They are always answering their phone and very cooperative. Just a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team we worked with at CMS were very professional, high level of in-depth knowledge, approachable and in general pleasant to work with.’

‘Erik Jonkman had guided us through our data privacy & protection project with a lot of knowledge, patience, and professionalism. We would recommend him (and the team) to others when needing legal advice on these topics.’

‘Cecelia van der Weijden is a highly dedicated individual who oversees on a conceptual level the needs of clients. Said needs are fulfilled by the diverse and high-class team who work together to a high-quality, and who never forget that the personal touch drives a good result.’

‘The team covers a wide-array of knowledge bases and has a presence across multiple jurisdictions, which makes it easy to consolidate requests for advice.’

‘The team is well-organised and keeps on top of several moving workstreams. The understand client needs and priorities and are able to move quickly when necessary.’

‘Cecilia, Marcellina and Marco are all very diligent, and work well to tight timescales. They have a good quality of output and ensure successful transaction delivery.’

‘My experience with the team is very positive. I have experienced their substantive knowledge and the quick way they learned aspects of our case, which made our experience with the team pleasant and valuable.’

‘The team covers all legal areas that are relevant to solar projects at a high level. From project development to the construction of the solar park including corporate law, lease agreements, construction law, approval procedures, energy law, financing and grid connection contracts.’

‘You always get feedback in time, which makes you feel like you’re in good hands.’

‘They answer quickly, are competent, reliable and courteous and very friendly – you get the feeling that they enjoy working even when they are under time pressure.’

‘Really pragmatic lawyers, able to provide solid legal advice with commercial sensibility.’

‘Martika Jonk is experienced and knowledgeable which is massively helpful when dealing with complex regulatory issues, in our case in relation to decommissioning liability.’

‘Advice is solid from a legal perspective but also useful from practical perspective.’

‘It is a diverse and very hands-on team. We love their pragmatic approach.’

‘A very hands-on and pragmatic team who take their place in the driver’s seat.’

‘Simon Sanders’s understanding of the challenge and work ethic was outstanding. His dedication and commitment are unquestionable.’

‘Simon Sanders’s support and commitment was reassuring.’

‘Simon Sanders has detailed knowledge of the industry and legal concepts combined with a pragmatic approach.’

‘The firm has expertise in the application of the law, specifically to technology issues; this bespoke expertise differentiates it from the general application of legal issues.’

‘Simon Sanders has a technical background, which is of high value.’

‘Able to deal quickly and effectively with issues. Approachable.’

‘The team is well-coordinated and the workload is well-distributed; there is clarity on roles and responsibilities.’

‘Pragmatic approach, business-oriented mindset.’

‘Easygoing, good out-of-the-box thinking if necessary, good approach on strategy.’

‘The firm’s IP group is very knowledgeable about local and international patent issues.’

‘Rogier de Vrey is an excellent communicator. Decisive but open to suggestions.’

‘In court, Rogier de Vrey and Yasar Çelebi know how to stick to the agreed-upon strategy despite the counterparty’s attempts to distract them.’

‘CMS stands out versus other law firms providing IP-related and commercial legal advice to us in that CMS has regard for the complexities of intellectual property rights in EU cross-border transactions and provides commercially effective, practical advice.’

‘A very friendly, diverse and approachable team boasting a wide variety of experience with all sorts of IP-related matters.’

‘Yasar Çelebi is very knowledgeable about the IP field, has a good grasp of both IP prosecution and litigation, and is a great and friendly communicator.’

‘Rogier de Vrey is dedicated, enthusiastic and competent.’

‘Herman Boersen has been a great business partner for us, and is always a pleasure to work with.’

‘Great teamwork with a proactive approach.’

‘High level of professionalism and a deep understanding of the client’s needs and market standards.’

‘The CMS tax team is very experienced, responsive and pragmatic. They understand our business and the tax pressure we face.’

‘Anton Louwinger is technically very strong, proactive and responsive. He answers our questions precisely and quickly. Very happy to work with Anton!’

‘High quality, fast, pragmatic tax advice. Commercial insight excels compared to more academic firms and approaches.’

‘They have a great team that take a proactive approach.’

‘The lawyers had a high level of professionalism and a deep understanding of the client’s needs and market standards.’

‘Pieter understands M&A and has a view much broader than just the legal angle. Gieneke van Nierop is a top notary who is hands-on and delivers a great quality of work and proactive advice.’

‘Pieter is a well-known player in healthcare M&A transactions, who knows his business and only needs half a word to understand your needs.’

‘CMS possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of M&A law and has consistently demonstrated the ability to navigate complex legal issues with precision and efficiency. Their attention-to-detail and commitment to ensuring that every aspect of a transaction is thoroughly analysed and executed is truly commendable.’

‘One of the standout qualities of Erik Vorst and team is their exceptional communication skills. Throughout our engagements, they have consistently kept all stakeholders informed and engaged; this transparency has been invaluable.’

‘Martika Jonk is a superb corporate partner who provides incredibly client friendly and pragmatic advice.’

‘CMS’s expertise in corporate and M&A is unparalleled, ensuring comprehensive and tailored solutions for clients. What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to client success, evident through a proven track-record of favourable outcomes.’

‘Their deep industry knowledge and dedication to clear communication make them a top choice. CMS stands out for its client-centric approach and remarkable ability to navigate complex legal landscapes.’

‘Roman Tarlavski possesses exceptional strategic acumen, consistently delivering innovative solutions that surpass our expectations. His ability to simplify complex legal matters and communicate effectively sets him apart.’

‘Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter is resourceful and tenacious and does not let go until the client’s goals are achieved.’

‘Andries and Simon Polkerman are excellent litigators in the field of commercial litigation. Their performance on their feet in court is exceptionally good, and their drive and commitment to achieve the optimal result for their client is extremely impressive.’

‘Good availability and very good knowledge and experience in certain areas – such as Anita Canta’s knowledge of franchise law.’

‘Big international team with skilled litigators. Nice and pleasant people to work with.’

‘Andries and Simon Polkerman are top-notch litigators. They were born as lawyers and I have referred various cases to them.’

‘Very skilled professionals with a passion for the work. Swift responses.’

‘They handle cases very professionally and carefully, and are good at looking for various possibilities, evaluating them, and giving timely recommendations. I like this kind of legal team.’

‘Extremely professional, knowledgeable and reliable.’

‘Really experienced and pragmatic individuals who provide client-friendly advice. Very good at supporting us on cross-border work. Really helpful in guiding foreign companies through the complex works council environment.’

‘Katja van Kranenburg is super experienced and gives very client-friendly and pragmatic advice.’

‘They provide solid and comprehensive advice against competitive rates.’

‘They understand business needs and come up with creative solutions to accommodate them.’

‘Rogier de Vrey: Dedicated, enthusiastic, competent.’

‘Very friendly, diverse and approachable team boasting a wide variety of experience with all sorts of IP-related matters.’

‘Its IP group is very knowledgeable about local and international patent issues.’

‘Rogier de Vrey is an excellent communicator. Decisive, but open to suggestions.’