Dentons > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile
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Netherlands > Fintech Tier 1
Dentons has a standout payment service providers practice within fintech, driven by the expertise of team head, Arno Voerman, who is described as ‘best in class’ and specialises in e-money, crypto and alternative finance. The team regularly advises banks, financial institutions, fintech companies and investors on GDPR, licensing applications, and the regulatory elements of commercial agreements related to the fintech and payments space. The firm’s expertise in PSPs is consolidated with experience in PSD2 licensing, as well as a data protection focus, and the firm is regularly appointed to the panels of large domestic lenders.Practice head(s):
Arno Voerman
Testimonials
‘Best value for money. Technical expertise is brilliant.’
‘Arno Voerman is best in class. Available, pragmatic, excellent and business oriented.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable in the fields of payments, fintech and crowdfunding. They give practical guidance and come up with solutions that work.’
‘Arno Voerman is a very pleasant person to work with, next to his in-depth knowledge of financial services in the fields of payment and e-money services, crypto and crowdfunding platforms.’
Key clients
Aegon
ibanXS
ING Bank
Payaut
Payconiq
Rabobank
TreviPay/MSTS
Vitesse PSP
Work highlights
- Advising TreviPay on the financial regulatory aspects of the sale of MSTS Tolls to Shell.
- Advising Aegon in relation to the review of its outsourcing documentation and arrangements with an eye to compliance with recent guidelines and requirements from Dutch and European regulatory authorities and GDPR.
- Advising ING on the update of its Binding Corporate Rules to bring them in line with the GDPR and the requirements from the Dutch data protection supervisory authority.
Netherlands > Industry focus: retail Tier 1
With real estate expert Wendela Raas at the helm of Dentons' retail practice, the practice is a popular choice for real estate investors to assist with renegotiating and restructuring tenant leases with international consumer goods brands. Paul Wanders, Cornélie Arnouts and counsels Justine van Lochum and Jeroen le Clerq are also key contacts in the real estate team covering retail matters. The cross-practice capabilities of the team are demonstrated by the activity of key IT practitioner Marc Elshof, who frequently advises high-profile brands on digital strategies and cybersecurity, and Valentijn Leijh, who acts for supermarket chains on regulatory changes and administrative law.
Practice head(s):
Wendela Raas
Other key lawyers:
Jeroen le Clercq; Paul Wanders; Cornélie Arnouts; Justine van Lochum; Marc Elshof; Valentijn Leijh
Key clients
Altera
Burger King
De Bijenkorf
Foot Locker
Invicta
IRO
KellyDeli
Klépierre
Landal GreenPark
Pathé
Patrizia
Plus
Rituals
Royal FloraHolland
Savills IM
Sonder Holdings Inc.
Under Armour
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
Wereldhave
Airwair
Work highlights
- Assisting Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield in litigation aimed at reclaiming the losses URW suffered from Hudson Bay’s bankruptcy in the Netherlands. The parties have recently agreed to a settlement.
- Advising Wereldhave on strategy, drafting documents, negotiating leases, and litigation.
- Advising Under Armour on commercial leases acrss Europe and on a range of data protection and competition issues.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: asset finance and structured finance Tier 2
At Dentons, the transactional capabilities of the banking and finance department are complemented by the firm’s wider financial regulatory expertise, enabling the team to act for banks, financial institutions, insurers and corporations on a broad range of financings. In fact, the group has been retained by two of the largest Dutch lenders, ING and Rabobank, alongside several large international financial institutions including Barclays, HSBC and BNP Paribas. Its workload consists of asset, structured and lease finance transactions across an array of asset classes and structured products, including aircrafts and offshore vessels, as well as supplier/supply chain finance. Marcel Janssen, head of the banking and finance practice in Amsterdam, leads the team alongside Jacqueline Bell, who leads the English law practice in the Netherlands. Senior associates Todd Crosby and Gerard Koster are also names to note.Practice head(s):
Jacqueline Bell; Marcel Janssen
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ABN Amro
Nestr Smart Finance
ING Bank
Rabobank
TUI Travel Group
APAX
DBRS
Dutch Mortgage Services B.V
Amsterdam Trade Bank N.V.
MUFG
Unicredit AG
Dunya Shipyards
NN Investment Partners
Larendael Aviation B.V.
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel to NN Investment Partners on the securitisation of a US trade receivables financing for the Zenith group.
- Assisted Dutch Mortgage Services on the legal and regulatory issues arising out of the structuring of a €3 billion platform set by US megabank Citi and Dutch Mortgage Services that will enable wealthy customers to invest in Dutch residential property.
- Advised a multinational commodity trading company on the restructuring of its financing to a Zambian copper mine company in provisional liquidation.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory Tier 2
Dentons‘ dedicated team is led by two financial regulatory specialists, Arno Voerman and Pien Kerckhaert. Voerman is at the forefront of the firm’s standout fintech work, where Dutch and foreign financial institutions, fintech companies and investors seek advice on market entry, licence applications and product launches. His recent work includes advice on the revised payment services directive (PSD2) in a number of market-first licence applications. The firm’s capabilities in the fintech sector cover areas including payments/e-money, cryptocurrency, credit cards and alternative finance, among others. Elsewhere, in addition to insurance-related matters, Kerckhaert is the main point of contact in the investment management space, advising on various domestic and European regulations for asset managers, such as MiFID II and AIFMD. Enforcement matters and litigation are also handled by the firm.Practice head(s):
Arno Voerman; Pien Kerckhaert
Other key lawyers:
Robbert Middelburg
Testimonials
‘The team is clear and concise with their advice. They have a strong grasp of the Dutch regulatory landscape and close ties with the regulator which we have found most useful. The use of clear checklists when creating authorisation documentation has been invaluable.’
‘Pien Kerckhaert is a bright and commercial lawyer with a deep understanding of her chosen field of law.’
Key clients
Aegon
Citco Bank
ibanXS
ING
MUFG
NN Group N.V.
NN Investment Partners
Payaut
Payconiq
Rabobank
UniCredit
Vitesse PSP
Work highlights
- Advising Aegon on the review of its outsourcing documentation and arrangements with an eye to compliance with recent guidelines and requirements from Dutch and European regulatory authorities and GDPR.
- Advising TreviPay on the financial regulatory aspects of the sale of MSTS Tolls to Shell.
- Advising a Dutch Asset Manager on the treatment of an insurance policy as a risk mitigation technique under Solvency II.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 2
Marcel Janssen heads the banking and finance practice at Dentons, which has an outstanding track record in project finance and real estate finance transactions. It has been retained on the panels of the largest Dutch and international banks, as well as other financial institutions. In a recent sustainability-linked highlight, Janssen led the advice to Rabobank on the acquisition financing of part of the Prinses Ariane wind farm, which was acquired by ASR and sold by Vattenfall. Elsewhere, the firm is prominent in matters involving supply chain finance, export/trade finance, asset finance and structured finance. English-law qualified Jacqueline Bell has attracted a number of new lender clients since her arrival, including large asset manager NN Investment Partners. Other key individuals include senior associates Todd Crosby and Gerard Koster.Practice head(s):
Marcel Janssen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The people at Dentons make the difference. I see the firm as a partner.’
‘Pragmatic, reliable and professional.’
‘Hands-on, practical and able to review efficiently from the lender perspective of transactions. The firm uses a good fit of team members in seniority, experience and expertise.’
‘Partner involvement is excellent, although all team members are involved, knowledgeable and proactive.’
Key clients
ING Bank
Rabobank
Citibank
HSBC
BNG Bank
ABN Amro
MUFG
UniCredit
Credit Suisse
Berlin Hyp
RoundShield Partners
IPF Partners
Nestr Smart Finance
Raiffeisen Bank
Societe Generale
Triodos
BNP Paribas
Shell
Kommunalkredit Austria AG
Aegon
NN Investment Partners
IPF Partners
NN Group
FMO
DEG
Work highlights
- Advising Rabobank on the acquisition financing of part of the Prinses Ariane wind farm, which was acquired by ASR and sold by Vattenfall.
- Advising ING Bank on a complicated hybrid project and export finance transaction of the construction and operation of a dairy production facility of E-Piim Tootmine in Estonia.
- Assisted the lenders, Rabobank and Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund, in the project financing for the construction of the largest battery (energy storage project) in the Netherlands, named GIGA Buffalo.
Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2
Dentons‘ Amsterdam privacy practice not only frequently advises multinational companies on critical data protection compliance, but also increasingly works on regulatory responses to data breaches. The Dutch practice plays a valuable role in European-wide and global data protection projects. Senior associate Anouschka van de Graaf and junior associate Akkeroos Kremers are key contacts, advising clients in the fintech, retail and leisure sectors. Since publication, former practice head Marc Elshof has moved to BarentsKrans.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Extremely knowledgeable but at the same time very practical in their approach. Very responsible, Dentons is a true partner for a company.’
‘Excellent team, thinks on their feet and is very capable in what they do.’
‘Akkeroos Kremers is very smart, thorough and she has your back!’
‘Akkeroos Kremers is a rising star associate. She has both an excellent grasp of the subject matter and an uncanny ability to manage complex and difficult tasks. Highly organized and efficient, she has been the cornerstone of our global projects with Dentons – all of which have come in on time or early, on budget, and with outstanding results. Akkeroos has a very bright future.’
Key clients
Aegon
Analog
CareAnimations
Champion Petfoods
CNA Hardy
ContextLogic
Foot Locker
HeyCar
ING Bank
Mastronardi
MSTS
Palta
Payconiq
Playa Hotels & Resorts
Shawcor
SkyKick
Sonder
StackAdapt
Stichting 113
Tella
The Student Hotel
Tigerhall
Unibail-Rodamco Westfield
Valvoline
WebMD
XPRL
Work highlights
- Advised SkyKick on building the compliance framework for the “Powered by SkyKick” delivery model.
- Advising Aegon on reviewing its outsourcing documentation and arrangements with an eye on GDPR compliance.
- Assisting Foot Locker with multi-jurisdictional cookie advice.
Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 2
Dentons routinely represents Dutch and foreign clients in disputes with an international angle, and has a niche specialism in working on Dutch-related Israeli cases. Head of the corporate and commercial litigation team Michel Deckers focuses on securities litigation, directors’ and supervisory board members’ liability claims and collective actions. Corporate and commercial disputes specialist Anouk Rosielle acts for clients in energy, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and distribution matters.Practice head(s):
Michel Deckers; Anouk Rosielle
Other key lawyers:
Jordi van Borssum Waalkes; Merel Vermorken
Testimonials
‘The team consists of brilliant lawyers. You really want Michel Deckers and Anouk Rosielle for excellent strategy and knowledge. They are very nice and always remain calm.’
‘Anouk Rosielle is always on the ball, quick thinker with a great strategic mind.’
‘Michel Deckers is a very experienced team leader. He always provides appropriate strategies by considering clients’ needs as well as the conduct of the lawsuit. He has also a strong assessment ability of comparative law and therefore, he is highly recommended.’
‘Highly skilled team headed by Anouk Rosielle. She is hands-on and proactive in determining and maintaining a case strategy.’
‘Anouk Rosielle is very approachable and highly capable.’
‘Anouk Rosielle has great analytical skills with vast experience in complex dispute resolution. She always explains in detail both advantages and disadvantages of a potential strategy.’
‘Anouk Rosielle is also very accessible and responds quickly to all questions in a timely manner.’
‘They are bold and dare to take on a challenge. Very pleasant to work with or have as opponent in court.’
Key clients
Frutadeli
Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical
Stichting Administratiekantoor Funda
Citco
IGB Eletrônica
Vestel
Japan Airlines
PM Principle Marketing
Heartland Sweeteners
Vodafone
Stichting Hulptroepen Alliantie
Work highlights
- Representing Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical in a claim relating to a failed joint venture before the Enterprise Chamber of The Court of Appeal.
- Representing 11 trading companies that form part of Turkish appliances manufacturing company Vestel in Dutch legal proceedings for damages from parties that participated in the cathode ray tube cartel.
- Acting for court-appointed board of Stichting Hulptroepen Alliantie, which is under scrutiny for a high-profile government contract for protective face masks.
Netherlands > Project finance and PFI Tier 2
Predominantly advising banks and financial institutions, Dentons has a strong lender side practice, including key project finance clients such as Rabobank, ING and ASN Bank. The practice is led by Marcel Janssen who concentrates on project finance, particularly relating to energy, real estate and exports, with a focus on banking clients in Dutch-law governed lending transactions. The team also acts for corporate borrowers on a range of project finance matters and is home to senior associate Gerard Koster, who focuses on project and asset-based finance, acting for both Dutch and international banks.Practice head(s):
Marcel Janssen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Able to work on big and small transactions. Understanding that their work is to support the transaction and not drive it.’
‘Marcel Janssen likes to get deals done. Always looking for win win situations in transactions. Creates solutions instead of problems They have so much work they do not have the necessity for over-billing.’
Key clients
Rabobank
BNG Bank
RoundShield Partners
Bluefield
Stichting Groenfonds
TBM Europe B.V.
Triodos Group
Kommunalkredit Austria AG
Shell
Work highlights
- Advising Rabobank on the acquisition financing of part of the “Prinses Ariane” wind farm, which was acquired by ASR and sold by Vattenfall.
- Advising ING Bank in is a complicated hybrid project and export finance transaction of the construction and operation a dairy production facility of E-Piim Tootmine in Estonia.
- Assisted the lenders, Rabobank and Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund, in the project financing for the construction of a large battery (energy storage project) in the Netherlands: GIGA Buffalo.
Netherlands > Real estate Tier 2
The real estate team at Dentons has particular strength in its leasing work and related transactions, as well as having a uniquely strong real estate disputes focus. The practice, led by Dirk-Jan Gondrie, is leveraged by the in-house notary team who operate alongside lawyers in real estate matters. The firm’s wider network, one of the largest platforms internationally, also renders it a go-to for cross-border affairs. The real estate team works closely with construction to consolidate its project development capacity, while the real estate finance team, led by Marcel Janssen, is frequently called upon by major lenders. Cornélie Arnouts and Paul Wanders are experienced in dealing with misrepresentations in sales of properties.Practice head(s):
Dirk-Jan Gondrie
Other key lawyers:
Bas van der Reep; Jeroen le Clercq
Testimonials
‘The real estate team is super structured, very knowledgeable and always available to assist in new matters or to brainstorm on pending topics. Their advise is practical, however, with deep legal knowledge. You immediately notice that they are very experienced both in advising and in court. The team is super coherent and if someone is unavailable, there will always be another team member already op to date on the topic and ready to jump in.’
‘Jeroen le Clercq is an amazing lawyer, he is calm and confident with great experience both in and out of court, which ensures that his advice is thorough and practical.’
‘Bas van der Reep is a great lawyer, super friendly and always happy to help. His in-house experience ensures that his advice is practical and clear, and he quickly understands what the business needs.’
‘Organised team with good lawyers and notaries.’
Key clients
Altera
Arrow Capital Partners
Blackbrook Capital
Castleforge
CTP
Cushman & Wakefield
Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management
Hines
HVBM
ICG
Iroko Zen
Pathé
Patrizia
Savills Investment Management
Schroders Capital
Sonder Inc.
Unibail-Rodamco Westfield
Union Investment
Work highlights
- Advising CTP on the acquisition of Amsterdam Logistic Cityhub for €307m to buy Amsterdam Logistic Cityhub.
- Advising Union Investment on the acquisition of “De Puls”, a prestigious, multipurpose real estate development in the Zuidas business district in Amsterdam.
- Assisting Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield in litigation aimed at reclaiming the losses URW suffered from Hudson Bay’s bankruptcy in the Netherlands.
Netherlands > Tax Tier 2
Dentons’ Amsterdam-based tax department has a strong international focus, often assisting in high-value, cross-border matters. The team has gained experience in transfer pricing rules, real estate investment fund management, international tax planning, and tax services for high-net worth individuals. Jurjen Bevers and Heico Reinhoud jointly lead the practice and specialise in mandates concerning corporate tax activity and international tax planning. In September 2022, Sebastiaan Wijsman joined the team from DLA Piper and advises on the tax aspects of real estate transactions, while Wesley Boldewijn was recently promoted to managing counsel and focuses on advising multinationals on new tax legislation.Practice head(s):
Jurjen Bevers; Heico Reinoud
Other key lawyers:
Sebastiaan Wijsman; Wesley Boldewijn
Testimonials
‘Detailed, knowledgeable, smart, and available.’
‘Partners, as well as counsels, are very much knowledgeable about the industry and our business, which makes it very efficient to work with them. The firm’s team is diverse in various ways, from background and nationality to fields of interest.’
‘Jurjen Bevers is an all-round international tax professional with great insights in the industry and who is capable of dealing with all foreign tax systems the company is faced with. He has good analytical skills and needs little time to oversee the consequences of the topics.’
‘Wesley Boldewijn has been contributing to our internal restructuring and has shown to be able to advise, steer, guide and close a process in a multi-disciplined arena. He has perfect social skills and good analytical skills.’
‘Strong technical knowledge. Hands on advice. Pragmatic approach. Thinking about what the client needs.’
‘Client minded. Good relationship with tax authorities. Industry knowledge. Jurjen Bevers and Wesley Boldewijn stand out for me.’
Key clients
AIG
ATAI Life Sciences
CBRE
Franklin Templeton
Heerema Marine Contractors
John Bean Technologies
Lighthouse Properties
MUFG Bank
Palmira Capital Partners
VKR (Velux)
Work highlights
- Advising one of the wealthiest families in Portugal on the movement of their business to the Netherlands for tax purposes, facilitating an intra-group restructuring of the family’s holdings, which has involved transactions worth €11.5bn.
- Advised clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company ATAI Life Sciences on the preparation of its initial public offering (IPO) with a team from the firm’s offices in Amsterdam, Germany and New York.
- Advising Wajer Yachts BV on its tax and legal position and structuring its international arrangements for tax efficiency in a way that are compliant on a global level.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 3
With the growth of Jacqueline Bell's English law practice in the Netherlands, Dentons has experienced an increase in domestic and multi-jurisdictional borrower-side work. Marcel Janssen leads the banking and finance team, which is prominent in real estate finance and project finance transactions (particularly in ESG investing matters and loans with a green/sustainability component), as well as export, trade and commodity financings. Further reflective of the team’s varied workload are the specialisms of senior associates Gerard Koster and Todd Crosby; Koster focuses on asset-based transactions (receivables finance and supply chain finance) and Crosby is a restructuring expert.Practice head(s):
Marcel Janssen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Realistic approach.’
‘Marcel Janssen is a dealmaker who brings parties together and finds suitable solutions.’
Key clients
Baywa Group
STX Group
Cefetra
IXM S.A.
Shell
TUI
Union Investment
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Gibson
Savills IM
Invel
Forma
Starwood
Aventicum
Bluefield
Breevast
CTF
Penta
CTP Property
TBM Europe B.V.
Round Hill Capital
Smile2Impress SL
Work highlights
- Advising on a series of financings for CTP, one of the biggest logistics developers in Central Eastern Europe.
- Assisting Union Investment Real Estate GmbH, the investment arm of the DZ Bank Group, with the acquisition of Smartlog Venray from DHG.
- Represented KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners in a successful bid to acquire data centre operator CyrusOne, Inc.
Netherlands > Construction Tier 3
Dentons offers a dedicated construction and projects team based in Amsterdam led by Bas van Schouwenburg. The team has an international focus, deriving cross-border expertise from the wider firm’s network. The team is involved in an array of development and construction work including strategic bidding and alliances, contract analysis and disputes proceedings in court and arbitration, with specific expertise in public procurement and international projects. Bram Braat is recommended for his procurement focus.Practice head(s):
Bas van Schouwenburg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Bram Braat is an accessible person, we have a pleasant collaboration and he has a good know-how.’
‘Broad knowledge on construction contracts.’
‘Bas van Schouwenburg. Very experienced and a good negotiator in contract making.’
‘Strong knowledge about tender law and understanding of business environment dynamics.’
‘Pro active communication. Able to connect practical cases with legal aspects in clear (non-technical) language.’
‘They know how to pair an excellent and extensive knowledge of construction law with an ability to simplify real complex matters to a clear and uncluttered overview of legal possibilities and consequences. Furthermore, they form a clever and experienced litigation team.’
‘Intelligent, straight forward, professional in all aspects, transparent and communicative.’
‘Dentons’s construction team is made up by very qualified people, they display great collegiality and share both their knowledge and spotlight amongst each other. Pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
Alliance Healthcare
Almelose Woningstichting Beter Wonen
Beulco GmbH & Co. KG
BPD Ontwikkeling B.V.
Bunge Loders Croklaan B.V.
Cocon Vastgoed Management B.V.
Comol5.vof
CTF Amsterdam
Cushman & Wakefield / DZAP
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
G&S Vastgoed B.V.
Gemeente Capelle aan den IJssel
GIDARA Energy B.V.
GMB Onroerend Goed B.V.
H&M Hennes & Mauritz Netherlands B.V.
Hollandia Group
Imbema Group
Impact Vastgoed
Klépierre Nederland B.V.
JustDiggit
Leyten Bouwplan Ontwikkeling B.V.
Low Carbon Energy Holdings Limited
Maarsen Groep
Nijkerk WF16 B.V. / Nijkerk Holding
Petrofac International Ltd.
Pinnacle Holding
Prowinko Nederland B.V.
Ricardo Rail
Solarfields Projecten B.V.
Stichting Woonstad Rotterdam
TBI Holdings / Croonwolter&dros / Mobilis
Union Investment Real Estate GmbH
Visser & Smit Hanab B.V.
Wester IJ-Dock C.V.
Work highlights
- Assisting Petrofac in its bid for the construction of a 2GW 525 KV HVDC Offshore Substation, a large transformer in the North Sea where power from various wind farms is collected.
- Assisting Bunge Loders Croklaan in the development and construction of a modern refinery for vegetable oils and fats, tank storage and office facilities in the port of Amsterdam.
- Assisting Low Carbon in four projects for the development of several new solar fields in the Netherlands with a total capacity of 52,5 Mw.
Netherlands > Energy: regulatory Tier 3
Jan Jakob Peelen leads the energy group at Dentons, with expertise in matters including permitting, planning, and procurement; he advises on major projects in solar, wind, hydrogen and biomass. Senior associate Dieuwke Kist is competent across power purchase agreements, grid connection agreements, and matters relating to novel technologies.Practice head(s):
Jan Jakob Peelen
Other key lawyers:
Dieuwke Kist
Testimonials
‘Very good background with regard to energy regulatory. Delivering excellent documents in time. Also in ad hoc situations. They are always available if support is needed. Quality and price are on an excellent level. Partner for success!’
‘Leading partner Jan Jakob Peelen is a very experienced lawyer that is used to advising multinational utilities and financiers, but also medium-sized developers of renewable projects. High partner involvement. Very intelligent, realistic, focussed, approachable, and stays relaxed also during more intense situations.’
Key clients
Eurus Energy
Gate Terminal
ING Bank
LC Energy/Low Carbon
Rabobank
RWE
Shell
Triodos Group
Vopak
Yanmar
Veolia
Total
Nordsol
Work highlights
- Advising Rabobank on the acquisition financing of part of the Prinses Ariane wind farm, which was acquired by ASR and sold by Vattenfall.
- Advising Nordsol on the energy regulatory, environmental, public law, permitting, and financing aspects of the plan to build a new bioLNG plant.
- Acting for RWE in light of ongoing enforcement procedures and court litigation initiated by non-governmental organizations.
Netherlands > Energy: transactional Tier 3
The energy group at Dentons includes lawyers experienced in corporate, environmental, regulatory, and public law. The team assists with project development and financing, with an increasing focus on renewables and sustainable financing. Jan Jakob Peelen leads the team, while banking and finance practice head Marcel Janssen is also active.Practice head(s):
Jan Jakob Peelen
Other key lawyers:
Jaqueline Bell; Marcel Janssen; Dieuwke Kist
Testimonials
‘Experienced due diligence party for all relevant legal fields. Great understanding of their clients needs in relation to closing transactions. Good listeners who are very helpful to determine what is a must have or nice to have for their clients’
‘Jan Jakob Peelen is a very intelligent energy lawyer. He has seen it all in his career. Creates for everybody involved a comfortable situation. Marcel Janssen is a commercial finance lawyer with a great network, a typical dealmaker, and refuses to take no for an answer.’
‘For all aspects the right people with different expertise can be made available. It is a diverse group of people that are easy to collaborate with.’
‘Besides expert knowledge on environmental cases, they also have an eye for the human factors. They will listen to clients as non-lawyers with an open view and help to break down and understand the legal language.’
Key clients
Eurus Energy
GIDARA Energy
Gate Terminal
Hanwha Q Cells
ING Bank
LC Energy/Low Carbon
Petrofac International Ltd.
Rabobank
RWE
Shell
Solarfields Projecten B.V.
Triodos Group
Vopak
Yanmar
Veolia
Total
Nordsol
Work highlights
- Advising Rabobank on the acquisition financing of part of the Prinses Ariane wind farm, which was acquired by ASR and sold by Vattenfall.
- Advising Yanmar Holdings on its acquisition of a majority share in ELEO Technologies, a fast-growing battery technology company based in Helmond, the Netherlands.
- Assisting Petrofac in its bid for the construction of a 2GW 525 KV HVDC Offshore Substation.
Netherlands > Environment and planning Tier 3
Situated within the firm’s public law team, the environment and planning practice at Dentons has experience in matters ranging from public procurement to soil pollution. Team head Jan Jakob Peelen also co-leads the European energy practice, with notable expertise advising on renewable energy projects. Valentijn Leijh specialises in planning and zoning.Practice head(s):
Jan Jakob Peelen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very good background with regard to energy regulatory. Delivering excellent documents in time. Also in ad hoc situations. They are always available if support is needed (24 hours a day). Quality and price are on an excellent level. Partner for success!’
‘For all aspects, the right people with different expertise can be made available. It is a diverse group of people that are easy to collaborate with.’
‘Besides its expert knowledge on environmental cases they also have an eye for the human factors. They will listen to clients as non-lawyers with an open view and help to break down and understand the legal language, so that clients can better prepare the input required for the legal cases that they have to deal with.’
Key clients
De Bijenkorf
CORUM
Pathé
Eurus Energy
Gate Terminal
Hanwha Q Cells
Low Carbon
Merem
Pinnacle
PLUS
RWE
Shell
Veolia
Union Investment
HVBM
Work highlights
- Advising Rabobank on the acquisition financing of part of the Prinses Ariane wind farm, which was acquired by ASR and sold by Vattenfall.
- Advising Pathé on the full range of planning and administrative matters in relation to cinema sites in Tilburg, Amsterdam and Schiedam.
- Acting for RWE in light of ongoing enforcement procedures and court litigation initiated by non-governmental organisations.
Netherlands > EU and competition Tier 3
Dentons‘ competition and EU practice, led by managing partner Marc Kuijper and Bram Braat, has a significant focus on antitrust litigation and cartel matters. Kuijper acts in an array of cases including the CRT cartel damages proceedings, and Braat has experience in EU and public procurement law as well as advising on competition matters including civil litigation and private enforcement. The practice leverages the firm’s wider global presence, enabling cohesive advice across multiple jurisdictions where relevant. The team was further bolstered by the arrival of associate Ana Maria Bruggink from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.Practice head(s):
Marc Kuijper; Bram Braat
Other key lawyers:
Michel Deckers; Ana Maria Bruggink
Testimonials
‘The team has a deep knowledge and experience on EU and competition practice. In our opinion, understanding their clients’ needs and creating not only theoretical solutions but also providing strategical advices make the team significantly recommendable.’
‘Bram Braat is very experienced, hands-on, accessible and nice to work with. I would highly recommend his legal services.’
‘In Dentons we have found a real partner who perfectly supports us with every legal case. As a result, the law has often triumphed, even where that sometimes seemed unlikely. Through an enormous network of offices, there is a wealth of knowledge and experience on board.’
‘Braat’s team performed very well. They over-delivered content in a very pleasant way. They are accurate and I would recommend Dentons!’
‘Marc Kuijper is very hands-on and always provides his clients with practical strategies even in complex cases. He makes realistic analyses and manages complicated files successfully. He has also great communication skills.’
‘Bram Braat performed beyond expectations. In addition to his legal knowledge he contributed a lot to our board. It was like we had an extra boardmember.’
‘Marc Kuijper’s team comes highly recommended . They have brilliant lawyers with a hands on mentality. I would certainly recommend them for complex competition matters!’
‘Dentons offers new talent – regardless of origin – the opportunity to shine. This fits in perfectly with the vision of our organisation.’
Key clients
Vestel Trading Companies
Interparking
Ricardo Rail
Japan Airlines
Van Gelder Groep
Spaansen Holding
Cemaz Industria Eletrônica da Amazonia S.A.
IGB Eletrônica S.A.
Itautec S.A. – Grupo Itautec
Erasmus Universiteit
Maastricht University Medical Center
Zorlu Holding
Stichting De Glazen Lift
Samskip
Fairtrade
DutchCanGrow
Village Farms
Imbema
Taxicentrale Witteveen
Plus supermarkten
Noot Personenvervoer
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Work highlights
- Represented three large Brazilian electronic appliances manufacturers (Gradiente, Cemaz and Itautec) in proceedings against cathode ray tubes (CRT) cartel participants in a multimillion-euro compensation claim for damages.
- Advised Spaansen on the settlement of a long-lasting state aid dispute with the municipality of Harlingen concerning state aid that was provided to Spaansen, when the municipality of Harlingen bought a plot of land from Spaansen.
- Winning a case for Noot Personenvervoer in summary proceedings, giving Noot Personenvervoer another chance to win a valuable contract in the The Hague region and to provide public transportation in the region for a longer period.
Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology Tier 3
Dentons coordinates pan-European global data protection projects for IT clients, regularly assisting with drafting and negotiation of software licences and implementations. Alexander Odle leads on matters where IP and IT overlap and senior associate Anouschka van de Graaf provides additional support on cross-border matters regarding IT, data protection and commercial contracts. Since publication, former practice head Marc Elshof has moved to BarentsKrans.Other key lawyers:
Alexander Odle; Anouschka van de Graaf; Thom Caro
Testimonials
‘Highly knowledgeable, pragmatic and pro-active team.’
Key clients
Aegon
Analog (f/k/a Maxim Integrated)
Buckaroo
Care Animations
Champion Petfoods
ContextLogic (Wish)
HeyCar
MSTS / TreviPay
Payconiq
Rewire
SkyKick
Sonder
StackAdapt
Stichting 113
Superunie
Tella
The Student Hotel
XPRL
Work highlights
- Supporting The Student Hotel on the redesign of its IT architecture by supporting in contract negotiations with key vendors.
- Reviewing Aegon’s outsourcing documentation and arrangements with an eye for compliance with recent guidelines and requirements from Dutch and European regulatory authorities and GDPR.
- Advising Superunie on contract negotiations with KPN and Simac on the internet and IT services operating in all 1,800 supermarkets and stores of Superunie’s members.
Netherlands > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
Dentons maintains a strong debtor-focused practice, often acting for both Dutch and international companies facing financial distress, as well as handling insolvency-related litigation between management and shareholders. The practice is also responsible for several court-appointments in receiverships and is able to leverage the firm's international footprint to advise on restructurings of multinational companies. The team, which has demonstrable capability in representing banks and other financial institutions on the creditor side, is led by Krijn Hoogenboezem.Practice head(s):
Krijn Hoogenboezem
Other key lawyers:
Angelina Bakker; Frans Crul
Testimonials
‘This firm has a sharp view on the complexities of the restructuring and insolvency process. Capable to manage complex and cross-border cases, which they do fast and efficiently.’
‘Krijn Hoogenboezem is a smart and likeable restructuring lawyer, who is great to work with. He oversees the playing field and knows how to assess the interests of parties.’
‘This practice group has multi-jurisdictional depth and expertise. In the matter they assisted with, they were able to apply their general insolvency experience to a very complex, specialised insolvency matter involving a reinsurance dispute.’
‘Krijn Hoogenboezem was lead counsel on our matter. He was responsive, his knowledge of the law in this area first-rate, and he offered sound and practical advice that allowed us to resolve our US litigation and the companion Dutch arbitration on very favourable terms for the client.’
‘Strong restructuring capabilities. Excellent in corporate law and insolvency law. Strong international network.’
‘Professional business approach. Direct and solution oriented.’
Key clients
Steinhoff International NV
Tennor Holding
Gibson Brands
Digital Media Centre
Estro Kinderopvang
OSX
Belvar
Paypal
Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Company
Aspria
Work highlights
- Representing the joint deputy receivers of Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Company, an American insurance company that went into receivership, in respect of its reinsurance contract with Conservatrix.
- Involved in the bankruptcy proceedings as foreign counsel on behalf of a Gibson Brands subsidiary called Gibson Innovations Netherlands, which makes consumer electronics products under the Philips brand.
- Appointed by the District Court of Amsterdam as trustee in the bankruptcies of the Belvar companies, part of Maribel, a group of companies headquartered in Norway.
Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Noted for its ‘invaluable European network’, the corporate practice at Dentons advises on domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures and restructurings across the renewable energy, technology, real estate and logistics sectors. Team head Casper Haket has demonstrable experience advising on the W&I insurance aspects of transactions, in addition to acquisitions, disposals, investments and corporate real estate mandates. Other key contacts in the group include Kuif Klein Wassink and Jan-Mathijs Hermans.Practice head(s):
Casper Haket
Other key lawyers:
Kuif Klein Wassink; Jan-Mathijs Herman
Testimonials
‘Ability to turn around high-quality documents that require minimum re-drafting or heavy editing on a tight schedule.’
‘Great availability, global footprint and expertise.’
‘Trustworthy, no nonsense and smart.’
‘Personal approach and good knowledge.’
‘Years of personal attention and good insight into the wishes and requirements of the client.’
‘Dentons has an invaluable European network, which is critically valuable to investors with a pan-European mandate, as Dentons can accommodate larger portfolios or platforms in different jurisdictions.’
‘I have primarily worked with Casper Haket in the Dentons Amsterdam office. He was reliable and very efficient with both my time and his during our transactional work together.’
‘Ability to turn around high-quality documents that require minimum re-drafting or heavy editing on a tight schedule. Our primary point of contact has always been the same partner (Kuif Wassink), and this consistency means that we deal with the same familiar face and have easy access to a high level person in the Dentons organization, available almost 24 hours a day. This is very valuable when faced with deadlines.’
Key clients
AIG
AMC Ventures Holding
Aventicum
Capita
CTP
DSV
Enviem
Equinor
Equinor Ventures SA
Franklin Templeton
Gilde Equity Management
HVBM
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
Madison International Realty LLC
N-able Inc.
Pathé Theaters
Pathe Theatres B.V.
PXGEO
Shawcor
The Restaurant Group
Union Investment
VKR / Velux
VKR/VELUX
Yanmar
Work highlights
- Advising Astorg on its acquisition of a majority stake in Avania from Kester Capital.
- Advising TreviPay in the sale of MSTS Tolls to Shell.
- Advising Aventicum Capital Management (formed as a joint venture consisting of, Credit Suisse and the Qatar Investment Authority) on the sale of a portfolio consisting of 12 office properties in the Netherlands to a joint venture between Revcap Advisors and Unifore Real Estate, by means of a share transfer.
Netherlands > Employment Tier 4
Dentons’ employment and labour practice, led by experienced practitioner Eugenie Nunes, handles the full spectrum of employment and pension-related matters, including litigation relating to mass redundancies and individual dismissals. The team is also experienced in the employment aspects of M&A and restructuring deals and draws on the firm's international presence in cross-border employment matters.Practice head(s):
Eugenie Nunes
Other key lawyers:
Johanne Boelhouwer; Jorrit Kraaikamp; Marije Ozinga
Testimonials
‘Dentons has a dedicated team where multiple disciplines can be involved.’
‘Johanne Boelhouwer is a knowledgeable professional (for instance, in the field of pensions) with good communication skills. She ensures we get timely advice and knows how to involve the right people within her organisation. Jorrit Kraaikamp is a knowledgeable in the field of liability. He knows how to clearly articulate complex subject matters, he interacts easily with clients and he is a good litigator.’
‘Eugenie Nunes and Marije Ozinga were very helpful and provided expert employment advice in our deal, as well as being our go-to outside counsel in the Netherlands.’
‘The team is strongly business focused and delivers business-friendly advice. It is also flexible in terms of having discussions and walking in-house lawyers through specific issues.’
‘While working with Eugenie Nunes and Marije Ozinga, there is a quality of partnership and advice that is important from an operational and business perspective.’
‘Very technically able. Fantastic commercial assistance regarding the transfer of employees from a third-party employer.’
‘Johanne Boelhouwer and Eugenie Nunes are both highly commercial and pragmatic in the advice that they have given.’
‘Knowledgeable and responsive.’
Key clients
Astorg
AXA
Regus
Caseware
CBRE
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
NIKE
Pathé Theatres
Yanmar
Valvoline
Village Farms
Foot Locker
Works council Microsoft
Lighthouse Netherlands
Sonder Inc.
Wajer Yachts
Movendo Capital
Cushman & Wakefield
Syniti
The Student Hotel
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Pegasystems
Hoshizaki
De Heus Animal Nutrition
Work highlights
- Advising Astorg on the employment aspects of its acquisition of a majority stake in Avania from Kester Capital.
- Advised, alongside Kirkland & Ellis, KKR and fund manager Global Infrastructure Partners on the employment aspects of its $15bn acquisition of data center operator CyrusOne, Inc.
- Advising Yondr on a continuing basis on all employment matters.
Netherlands > Private equity Tier 4
Dentons has a strong track record advising on tax-driven private equity structures, and is well-placed to assist with transactions with a US and pan-European element, with demonstrable experience in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. Kuif Klein Wassink, who acts for global private equity funds and financial institutions, jointly leads the practice alongside Marnix Veldhuijzen, who advises on the set-up of funds, due diligence and tax issues arising from buyout transactions. Casper Haket focuses on the W&I insurance aspect of deals and is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Kuif Klein Wassink; Marnix Veldhuijzen
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
5CS Capital Partners
Astorg
Egeria
Franklin Templeton
Gilde
KKR
Lighthouse Capital
Torqx Capital Partners
TriWest Capital Partners
Vendis Capital
Volpi Capital
Montana Capital Partners
Capita
TreviPay (Corsair Capital portfolio company)
Work highlights
- Advising Astorg on its acquisition of a majority stake in Avania from Kester Capital.
- Advising TreviPay in the sale of MSTS Tolls to Shell.
- Advising Franklin Templeton Investments on its Dutch corporate law and tax activities.
Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights Tier 5
Dentons‘ IP team focuses on cross-border litigation matters, representing clients before the Benelux and EU Courts, including in EUIPO and BOIP proceedings. The firm routinely acts for clients in the fintech and fashion industries in trade mark, copyright and design right infringement and counterfeiting mandates. Alexander Odle leads the practice and remains a key contact for lifestyle brands. Apart from dealing with soft IP disputes, Odle’s transactional work also includes licensing and technology transfers. Associates Tom Brohm and Nathalie van der Zande are key names to note.Practice head(s):
Alexander Odle
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very knowledgeable team with lots of experience.’
‘Alexander Odle is an expert with unmatched experience, always willing to help and find a pragmatic, customer friendly solution.’
‘Tom Brohm is a smart lawyer providing first-class legal advice.’
Key clients
Amazon
Avicanna, Inc.
LightintheBox
Zuru, Inc. and Tinnus Enterprises LLC
CRN Management B.V.
T-Mobile
Maria Tash, Inc.
HCI Europe, ltd
Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC
REACT
Work highlights
- Representing international anti-counterfeiting network REACT in a class action by famous brand owners against an e-commerce platform selling counterfeit goods.
- Acting for Zuru, Inc. and Tinnus Enterprises in multiple litigations before the EU General Court and EU Court of Justice regarding European design rights.
- Assisting CRN Management in multiple opposition proceedings and cancellation actions with the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) in a longstanding battle for ownership and use of trade mark rights.
Dentons > Firm Profile
The firm: Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com
Main areas of practice: Dentons’ lawyers and professionals provide services in the following practice disciplines and industry sectors:
Corporate and M&A: With a corporate practice that encompasses multibillion-dollar purchases of public companies, corporate governance and formation, venture and private equity investing, compliance and operations, and alliances and breakups in virtually every corner of the world, Dentons’ scope and reach is as broad as the universe of corporate interests.
Competition and antitrust: Dentons provides legal advice and judicial assistance in all aspects of national and EU competition law, consumer law, state aid, tender procedures and regulatory issues. Clients receive tailored, industry-focused advice on complex litigation, investigations by competition authorities, merger control, competition compliance, or commercial arrangements.
Intellectual property and technology: Dentons’ lawyers identify, protect and help commercialise IP in the most highly developed markets — and in jurisdictions where IP laws and enforcement are still evolving. Dentons’ lawyers and technical/scientific advisors represent global corporations, academic and research institutions, inventors and artists, venture capital firms and others invested in patents, trademarks, copyrights and proprietary property.
Banking and finance: Dentons covers every aspect of banking and capital markets transactions and regulation in the world’s leading financial centres. Dentons helps clients access and invest new sources of capital, develop and use financial products, structure financing transactions, comply with regulations, respond to investigations and resolve disputes.
Litigation, dispute resolution and arbitration: Dentons’ highly reputable litigation and dispute resolution lawyers are particularly well known for helping clients resolve disputes in energy, construction and engineering, banking, restructuring and insolvency, life sciences and retail. The team is also highly experienced in EU trade disputes, investigations and international arbitration.
Restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy: Dentons’ teams formulate strategies that result in the optimal solution for trustees, bondholders, investors, traders, debtors, creditors and creditor committees around the world as it pursues claims for clients through negotiation and litigation.
Public law and regulatory: Dentons has unique regional and global capabilities in advising clients on complex and multi-jurisdictional regulatory issues. We help clients navigate the most pressing regulatory challenges such as: ESG, greenwashing, chemicals, climate change, circular economy, public procurement, and defense and security.
Real estate: The real estate practice at Dentons is the largest in the world, and advises real estate owners, investors and lenders on some of the most complex development, acquisition, disposition, debt and equity transactions undertaken in today’s market. Dentons’ hotels and leisure practice is consistently ranked among the best in the world.
Tax: With experience in worldwide jurisdictions, Dentons provides comprehensive tax advice to individuals, private companies, multinationals and other entities on tax planning, compliance, M&A structuring tax advantaged investing, transfer pricing, disputes with tax authorities and more.
Sector focus: To ensure our lawyers understand the key trends and developments facing your industry, we have established dedicated sector groups focused on the following: consumer goods, energy, family office and high-net-worth individuals, financial institutions, industrials, insurance, life sciences and healthcare, private equity and venture capital, real estate, sovereign, technology media and telecommunications, and transport and infrastructure.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and Finance | Marcel Janssen | marcel.janssen@dentons.com | |
Competition and Antitrust Litigation | Bram Baat | bram.baat@dentons.com | |
Competition and Antitrust Litigation | Marc Kuijper | marc.kuijper@dentons.com | |
Construction | Bas van Schouwenburg | bas.vanschouwenburg@dentons.com | |
Corporate and M&A | Kuif Klein Wassink | kuif.kleinwassink@dentons.com | |
Corporate and M&A | Casper Haket | casper.haket@dentons.com | |
Employment and Labor | Eugenie Nunes | eugenie.nunes@dentons.com | |
Public Law / Energy | Jan Jakob Peelen | janjakob.peelen@dentons.com | |
Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Michel Deckers | michel.deckers@dentons.com | |
Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Anouk Rosielle | anouk.rosielle@dentons.com | |
Real Estate | Wendela Raas | wendela.raas@dentons.com | |
Real Estate | Paul Wanders | paul.wanders@dentons.com | |
Real Estate | Cornélie Arnouts | cornelie.arnouts@dentons.com | |
Real Estate | Dirk-Jan Gondrie | dirk-jan.gondrie@dentons.com | |
Notary services | Ines van Dijk | ines.vandijk@dentons.com | |
Notary services | Jan-Mathijs Hermans | jan-mathijs.hermans@dentons.com | |
Public law | Valentijn Leijh | valentijn.leijh@dentons.com | |
Tax | Jurjen Bevers | jurjen.bevers@dentons.com | |
Tax | Heico Reinoud | heico.reinoud@dentons.com | |
Tax | Marnix Veldhuijzen | marnix.veldhuijzen@dentons.com | |
Banking and Finance | Arno Voerman | arno.voerman@dentons.com | |
Banking and Finance | Pien Kerckhaert | pien.kerckhaert@dentons.com | |
Banking and Finance | Jacqueline Bell | jacqueline.bell@dentons.com | |
Intellectual Property and Technology | Alexander Odle | alexander.odle@dentons.com | |
Employment and Labor | Johanne Boelhouwer | johanne.boelhouwer@dentons.com | |
Tax | Wesley Boldewijn | wesley.boldewijn@dentons.com | |
Real Estate | Jeroen le Clercq | jeroen.leclercq@dentons.com | |
Corporate and M&A | Ico Jalink | ico.jalink@dentons.com | |
Transportation and Infrastructure | Ian McGrath | ian.mcgrath@dentons.com | |
Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy | Duco Postma | duco.postma@dentons.com | |
Transfer Pricing | Rezan Ökten | rezan.okten@dentons.com | |
Tax | Sebastiaan Wijsman | sebastiaan.wijsman@dentons.com |
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