‘The DBBW team combines first-class technical legal advice and litigation strategy with a genuine understanding of the commercial realities and pressures their clients face.’

‘Eelco Meerdink is an outstanding litigator. He is an excellent strategist; understands and addresses the commercial pressures his clients are facing and never loses sight of the ‘end game’ in the cut and thrust of a tough dispute.’

‘Dennis Horeman is an excellent litigator, who is very skilled, strategic, inspiring, a team player and trustworthy.’

‘Dennis Horeman is an incredibly fast thinker, which allows him to cut into the complexity of a case with more ease than his peers. His down to earth mentality makes him a very pleasant sparring partner for clients.’

‘Machteld de Monchy is a force in the field of mass claims. She shapes the international debate by means of her visible presence on all relevant panels. Under her wings a strong team is developing, ready for all future cases.’

‘The support is very professional, dedicated, and great on a technical and strategic level.’

‘Davine Roessingh is a talent to watch. She is a strategic thinker and someone who takes responsibility over the case in a calm and thorough manner. She communicates clearly, and quickly, and is always willing to function as sparring partner.’

‘Very invested team, with strong legal but also strong social skills. Additional expertise would be sought inside the firm whenever needed.’

‘The Houthoff team is our go to team for Supreme Court cases.’

‘Albert Knigge is that rare mix of being an excellent black letter lawyer but also very commercial. He is very user-friendly and a pleasure to work with.’

‘I consider Rick Cornelissen the best lawyer I have ever worked with. He is knowledgeable, responsive, very friendly and a great communicator.’

‘Jan Willem de Groot is leading his team by example. He is very knowledgeable, and a strategic thinker.’

‘Jan Willem de Groot and Marjolein Heuten are exceptional.’

‘David Heems is the star! His personal efforts are beyond comparison to others. He is also a good leader in orchestrating his team.’

‘Bart van der Wiel is one of the most well-known Supreme Court litigators in the Netherlands. He stands out from the crowd by combining exceptional expertise in procedural law with solid business acumen. Bart is definitely the go-to Supreme Court litigator in the Netherlands.’

‘Albert Knigge is a master tactician with a deep understanding and knowledge of law who ensures all points are covered.’

‘Great litigators.’

‘Sidney Berendsen heads up a strong legal team.’

‘Good legal expertise, understanding clients’ needs, creative and proactive.’

‘Loyens & Loeff do an excellent job of apprising me of the Dutch legal system procedurally and substantively.’

‘My go-to firm in the Netherlands. This is a firm that can hold its own among the world’s largest and most prestigious law firms. The disputes team is outstanding from the most senior down. Excellent lawyers providing an excellent service. They are also great collaborators.’

‘Marieke Faber was a standout performer. She understood and engaged fully in complex financial issues and used this understanding to deliver a powerful cross examination of the opposing expert.’

‘Paul Olden, Freerk Vermeulen and Frans Overkleeft work well together and are properly collaborative. They are always available and are incredibly hard working.’

‘Frans Overkleeft is a skilled corporate litigation expert. He maintains a good helicopter view of complex cases while also tending to the relevant details of a case. When emotions rise he remains professionally calm and in control.’

‘Paul Olden stands out.’

‘Frans Overkleeft is a highly clever attorney who is very responsive, eloquent and well attuned to his client’s interests and needs. He is someone you want on your team. He is very pleasant to work with.’

‘We are very glad to have Nauta as partner in our litigation cases. Nauta is excellent. We are impressed by the high quality of work of this firm.’

‘Working with Nauta is working with exceptional people. The legal knowledge and expertise of the lawyers is outstanding, and the standards are very high in everything they do. They always achieve the very best for us as a client.’

‘In my opinion, nothing beats the Supreme Court litigation team of Pels Rijcken.’

‘Sikke Kingma is a very sharp thinker and, in my view, one of the best cassation lawyers in the Netherlands. He is also very approachable and therefore pleasant to work with. The same goes for Jerre de Jong, who is also making a name for himself as a Supreme Court lawyer.’

‘Wemmeke Wisman is a top-notch litigator who is down to earth, easy and fun to work with. She has represented the Dutch State in a number of high-profile matters.’

‘Willem Heemskerk is always well prepared. He moves quickly and you feel supported as a client. He is nuanced and sensible in terms of strategy.’

‘We work mainly with partner Hans van Wijk who handles our commercial litigation before the Supreme Court. Hans is extremely experienced and capable in this area. He is also very pleasant to work with and very driven to achieve optimal results.’

‘Willem Heemskerk and Peter van Kippersluis are natural leaders and excellent lawyers in every respect. They listen and have always shown that they make their decisions based on facts.’

‘Wemmeke Wisman is an outstanding lawyer who gives practical and solid legal advice. She adds value and is outstanding in representing her clients in court proceedings.’

‘I have worked with Gijsbrecht Nieuwland many times and have always been very content.’

‘Outstanding partners and outstanding associates. Brilliant and incredibly intelligent advocates.’

‘Jeroen Kortmann is a terrific advocate and Jeroen de Boer is a rising star.’

‘Stibbe’s litigation team has a good sense of international dispute resolution and understands the cultural differences. They are always easy to work with for lawyers outside of their jurisdiction.’

‘Jeroen Kortmann is a very knowledgeable and sharp litigator. Branda Katan is very knowledgeable and highly capable of managing the team.’

‘Matthijs Kuijpers is very kind and patient, and his advice is always easy to understand.’

‘Gertjan Boekraad is a pleasant, very smart professional. Easily available when required and all issues I have worked on with him over the last decade were finalised to our full satisfaction. Quality of work is exceptional!’

‘The team consists of persons with complementary qualities, delivering at a very high level.’

‘The team is knowledgeable, thorough in its approach and the quality of work truly is very good. The lawyers work fast when necessary and are always available.’

‘AKD are both transparent and responsive. As a company, these are the values we live by for our clients, so it was really a match made in heaven to have a law firm on our side that adopts the same strategy towards its clients.’

‘Thijs Hekman in particular was practically always available when called upon, and always provided clear and succinct feedback regarding how our case was progressing.’

‘Patrick Haas is a pleasure to work with and always makes you feel you are in very capable hands. He is exceptionally commercial and brings a perspective to issues that is always welcome.’

‘Thijs Hekman is clever and to-the-point.’

‘The high level of specialisation in the field of insolvency/director’s liability litigation is outstanding.’

‘Thijs Hekman is a bright junior partner. He handles complex insolvency and litigation cases.’

‘This practice is unique because it combines expertise in international and local (Dutch) matters.’

‘AKD provides a streamlined, efficient and complete service to its clients. They are easy to deal with, incredibly reliable and effective. They know their market very well and have a depth of insight into matters.’

‘The team is very professional, pro-active attitude, has a personal approach, is very dedicated and always on time to give an additional explanation.’

‘Marjolein van Rest is sharp and skilled, quick and patient at the same time. Keeps on to her strategy, but flexible when necessary.’

‘The firm has a multidisciplinary approach with excellent coordination and teamwork between partners, leading to an efficient and high-quality legal service.’

‘The Commercial Litigation team stands out in respect of setting strategy, always tuned in to commercial opportunities, the reputational impact and socio-economic developments globally.’

‘Dirk-Jan Duynstee and Brigitta Jakic are both very knowledgeable, hardworking and in a positive way “relaxed” and fun to work with.’

‘Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer is great to work with. An all-rounder, very passionate, always curious and never afraid to ask questions.’

‘Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer is a great strategist and integrator of all the different angles large international cases.’

‘Tiemen Drenth is an impressive senior associate. Very knowledgeable, can grasp a matter quickly, very friendly, organised and communicative.’

‘Tiemen Drenth goes beyond what you would expect from someone with his level of experience by having a very broad knowledge of markets, players, economics and politics. That gives him good business acumen combined with strong legal advice.’

‘Clifford Chance’s legal work is always solid but on top of that they work hard to add more value to it by having diversity in their team, creative thinking and challenging themselves.’

‘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.’

‘The team stands out for their international integration. Through this seamless integration it has proven possible to pursue the opposing party in our multimillion dispute in all legal avenues and apply pressure as needed.’

‘The team has a wealth of experience when it comes to corporate litigation and procedures at the Dutch Enterprise Chamber.’

‘Michiel Coenraads is really good. Smart and quick thinker, great with client service delivery. Michiel can speak to our GC and CEO with confidence, and he is really good in an international environment. Great guy to work with! He is very good and leads a big team of talented associates, including Jorian Hamster and Tom Hautvast.’

‘The corporate litigation team at DLA is really strong. They have a lot of blue chip clients and they act in all big cases in the corporate disputes space. I like the fact that they combine superb technical skills with business acumen. They are ahead of the other firms in ESG disputes and business & human rights.’

‘Ewald Netten is a diligent and strategic lawyer. He efficiently manages the process, both in the Netherlands and in the other jurisdictions. His greatest contribution is his strategic overarching vision and his extensive in-depth and hands-on litigation knowhow.’

‘Frank van de Wakker is a bright up-and-coming litigator, who is responsive, effective, and efficient. Frank strikes an excellent balance between the application of the law and managing the business needs.’

‘Frank van de Wakker is a sparring partner and takes the initiative to share his ideas and practical points to improve our processes.’

‘Michiel Coenraads is the lead partner who provided us a great deal of industry insights.’

‘It is not without reason that Marcel Evers is so highly respected in Dutch legal practice. Most would agree that he has set the standard high where corporate litigation is concerned: smart, knowledgeable, and usually two steps ahead in the thought process.’

‘Stein van Thiel is very capable of quickly coming to terms without losing sight of the fundamentals of a case. Very efficient and intelligent, with a profound and clear approach and strategy. A good listener too.’

‘Jessica de Rooij is a great advocate for her clients with a strong practical sense of what really matters in a case.’

‘Stein van Thiel pleaded impressively, mastering all the facts and with a very smart approach toward the court of appeal, feeding them with exactly those elements they should in his view need.’

‘Michiel van Daal has a great drive for finding missing links in a shattered landscape of facts.’

‘Marcel Evers is exceptionally strategic, which is very helpful in complex litigation.’

‘Marcel Evers is a great strategic thinker, who is always one step ahead of the game. Because of the level of detail and excellent strategic choices that he helped us make, we won the case with flying colours.’

‘Jessica de Rooij combines extensive experience with excellent and practical legal advice.’

‘For me, Sjoerd Kamerbeek stands out. Young but already very experienced and with a respectable profile in the market. He provides very good strategy and is able to make compromises in the best interest of his client if and when needed. He has the ability to act rapidly and decisively in litigation if and when needed. I greatly respect him for his work ethos.’

‘Jasper Leedekerken is an excellent lawyer, who can keep the overview even in large and complex cases and thinks along with the client on strategy at a high level.’

‘Daan Beenders has been one of our most trusted advisers for more than 10 years. He has a deep understanding of our business and of our commercial needs. He is a highly intelligent, effective and pragmatic lawyer who never loses sight of the bigger picture involved. In addition, he is a lot of fun to work with.’

‘Sjoerd Kamerbeek is an excellent skilled lawyer with a sharp eye for business needs.’

‘Simone Hoogeveen is a hands-on, pragmatic thinker, who is considerate about the clients’ interests and wishes, which makes her a very reliable and pleasant sparring partner.’

 It is extremely pleasant to work with Jasper Leedekerken and his team. They are always cooperative and responsive. With Jasper’s extensive litigation experience, he brings a lot of streetwise-ness to the courtroom.’

‘Daan Benders is very responsive and reliable. He has a pragmatic approach, which is very helpful.’

‘Highly impressive team that came up with a creative and cost-effective solution to an international litigation challenge for us.’

‘Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa is a star. Super sharp, responsive and pragmatic, she leaves no stone unturned.’

‘Great understanding of different actors and their perspective. Simple concepts to capture complex matters. Great communication skills.’

‘Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa quickly gets to the core; easily relates to people.’

‘Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa is magnificent in her legal advice and litigation. If you have her on your side, you are sure that you get the best.’

‘Excellent, devoted and committed legal team. Thorough and intelligent work. Detail-oriented and reliable.’

‘Louis Berger is a seasoned and knowledgeable lawyer and great to work with. Frank Peters and Wesley Vader stand out.’

‘Wesley Vader is an excellent litigator. Very energetic and on the ball. We work together seamlessly.’

‘Louis Berger is a sharp lawyer who provides outstanding services for his clients. Louis is fast and ‘on-the-ball’. Also his team member, Floor Eikelboom, is an outstanding lawyer with a very high level of knowledge on corporate governance and shareholder disputes.’

‘Floor Eikelboom is the ideal sparring partner and adviser for complex corporate litigation cases.’

‘Senior associate Wesley Vader has an outstanding knowledge of Dutch civil procedural law.’

‘Louis Berger is a strategic quick thinker, always at least one step ahead of the competition. He wins the cases and brings your rightful funds back to you.’

‘Top dispute resolution team. Jan Bart van de Hel and Gerben Smit stand out from the crowd.’

‘Simon Boersen is astute, down to earth and approachable.’

‘Sharp minds with practical advice.’

‘Jan Bart van de Hel is a pleasure to work with. He is calm, personable and a strong leader of his team. He is also an excellent lawyer and strategist, who manages not just the pure legal side of large cases, but also demonstrates a strong expertise in dealing with strategy and reputational issues.’

‘Simon Boersen has brought strong defence-side experience to the practice, which complements the skills already present in the team. His detailed knowledge of cartel damages rules and precedents is key to Stek’s success in competition damages actions.’

‘Gerben Smit and his associate Tanja Schasfoort are an absolutely pleasure to work with. Gerben is both sharp and relaxed and a solid co-counsel on whom you can rely. Tanja is definitely up-and-coming.’

‘Gerben Smit is a highly skilled litigator. Responsive, with great strategic advice. A sharp thinker who is very quick to understand a complex matter.’

‘Stek’s commercial litigation practice punches well above its weight, being involved in some of the major litigation in the Netherlands. Perfect local partner for cross-border dispute resolution.’

‘Wijn & Stael is a rock-solid medium-sized firm. Their insolvency practice in particular is excellent.’

‘Noor Zetteler and Willem Jan van Andel are stand-out individuals. They act as court-appointed bankruptcy trustees. Their appointment is a clear illustration of their excellent reputation. Their handling of that matter is cool-headed, expeditious and fair.’

‘The team is well equipped to deal with complex, cross-border collective securities litigation. Both when it comes to the legal and strategical side of cases, the team’s output is outstanding.’

‘The firm is committed to deliver quality, they are easy to reach and very responsive. Its advice is clear, to the point and concise and always turns out to be correct. Finally, the lawyers are a pleasure to work with, kind and with the right sense of humour.’

‘Wijn & Stael Advocaten offers good value-for-money assistance in proceedings before the Dutch Supreme Court.’

‘Thijs van Zanten is an excellent Supreme Court counsel who is very mindful of the client’s interest.’

‘I believe the litigation team of CMS Amsterdam is able to provide solid legal advice and representation in court. They have a solid place in the market when it comes to corporate and insolvency litigation.’

‘Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter is a tenacious lawyer who keeps exploring new angles until he has found the right approach to win the case and overcome any setback.’

‘Pro-active, friendly and respectful.’

‘Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter is forceful and steadfast.’

‘Maurits Rabbie is respectful, a guy who knows how to finish a deal.’

‘I would recommend Bart Adriaan de Ruiter for corporate litigation. He has a no-nonsense approach and provides value for money.’

‘Each individual has the mind to understand the customers’ requirement and try to accomplish that.’

‘Fantastic, dedicated service. Very knowledgeable and smart.’

‘Excellent customer focus and problem-solving abilities.’

‘Chris Jager is a highly skilled individual that I worked with for many years. Without doubt excellent legal advice and litigation skills. More importantly, he is able to translate legal analysis into boardroom advice that helps my organisation achieve its strategic goals.’

‘Very hands on and pragmatic, whilst at the same time they are thorough and come up with good legal analyses.’

‘Emille Buziau is very dedicated, nice to work with, always available.’

‘Yvette Borrius is clearly an experienced commercial litigator.’

‘Chris Jager and his team are very hands-on and practical in their approach. No matter their schedule, they will always find time to assist where necessary. The quality of their work is outstanding.’

‘Chris Jager will move heaven and earth to make sure he makes himself available. He is highly knowledgeable and, above all, a great personality to work with. I can highly recommend him and his team.’

‘The partners are very experienced.’

‘Gerjanne Te Winkel is a very experienced counsel and has litigated on numerous topics and legal questions. She is able to work with difficult clients.’

‘Without a legal counsel within our company, Jones Day has become a well-trusted, integral part of our business, acting like a true and pragmatic business partner and agile go-to source that is fully aware of our business dynamics in the chemical space.’

‘The people from JD are fully capable and are always available to step in when we need them.’

‘Good advice, good contact.’

‘What impressed me was the very profound study of all details of the history of the case. They proceeded with the case only after knowing and understanding every detail of the past. I have never experienced this diligence in a law firm.’

‘Bram Thomas Craemer has a pleasant combination of relevant knowledge, humour, tranquility and empathy.’

‘Bram Thomas Craemer is the most brilliant lawyer I know. He has a clear and straight forward approach. His calmness and reliability makes Lexence a partner.’

‘Timo Jansen and Bram Thomas Craemer form the rock-solid base of the team. Both are a pleasure to work with – very practical and hands on.’

‘Timo Jansen is a client focused partner, a good listener and not afraid to push back if this is in his client’s best interest. Provides balanced advice on settlement or litigation based on thorough analysis.’

‘I was amazed by the way Bram Thomas Craemer was able to tune in to my needs while also connecting to the emotional part of my case and managing my expectations perfectly taking the emotions into account. Deep respect.’

‘It was a pleasure to work with Bram Thomas Craemer, who is a very bright and eager person – total dedication in obtaining a favourable result.’

‘During the negotiations, the team maintained good relations with the team from the other side and played the game with great perseverance. They were careful in managing our expectations.’

‘The team shows a willingness to go the extra mile and is capable of meeting challenging deadlines.’

‘Yke Lennartz keeps the high-level overview to successfully determine a litigation strategy.’

‘Koen Durlinger dares to challenge the client and push the client to contribute in the right way.’

‘Ploum is always very responsive to questions and requests for assistance. They offer a pro-active approach to the issue at hand.’

‘Michel Jacobs shows all qualities which clients of big law firms are asking for.’

‘Matthijs Gardien is young and energetic. He responds very quickly to questions and communicates very well.’

‘Thomas Munnik and Maurice Verhoeven are always available and on top of things.’

‘Matthijs Gardien has a no nonsense and problem-solving attitude. He makes sure all ways to resolve a dispute are being discussed. If litigation is necessary, he is a seasoned professional who takes the initiative and gets the best result possible for his clients. He is also pleasant to work with.’

‘High quality lawyers, very good collaboration and communication.’

‘Suzanne Poutsma, attorney-at-law and part of Michel Jacobs’ team, shows high ability in litigation in complex matters with foreign jurisdictions. Very smart, very fast and friendly.’

‘Dorine ten Brink and Suzanne Poutsma stand out.’

‘The personal approach of a smaller firm, combined with the knowledge and capabilities of a major firm.’

‘Bright and creative thinkers, who are always open to discussion. Great sparring partners who clearly enjoy their work, and the intellectual exercise that comes with working in law. Marcel Windt and Irene Tax stand out in this respect.’

‘Strong and knowledgeable team with practical experience.’

‘Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburg has assisted us in several dispute resolution cases. We value the fact that they know our business very well. They always respond and act quickly and have a very practical approach that suits our fast-paced business, yet their advice is always thorough with a good eye for detail.’

‘Richard le Grand has assisted us in many cases. He has broad legal knowledge and a good understanding of our business. His practical yet thorough approach and creative ideas have brought success to many of our cases.’

‘The team is dynamic, responsive and highly committed to quality.’

‘Irene Tax is not only an excellent lawyer, but she is also passionate about the cases she handles.’

‘Irene Tax has an excellent reputation, and rightly so. She has a lot of experience and is steadfast. She is solution-oriented and flexible when needed. She has a great deal of legal experience and knows how to apply it well, even under pressure.’

‘Efficient with an eye for the business aspects of a case, fast, competent and knowledgeable.’

‘Berth Brouwer and the team deliver fast high-quality dispute resolution services.’

‘Berth Brouwer has a helicopter view and is always thinking and communicating his thoughts which makes working with him feel good.’

‘Berth Brouwer and Katinka Verdurmen act fast, are very good litigators and are approachable.’

‘Excellent service.’

‘Paul Josephus Jitta is excellent.’

‘Top notch service with great partner availability. Allard Huizing is very responsive and has a broad knowledge of and experience with business law and how it stands in courts.’

‘The team has really profound knowledge of ICT purchase legislation. Great communicators. The team responds quickly to questions.’

‘Very good team that is reliable. Everything is taken care of without me having to check things. Gives great confidence. The team is honest.’

‘The team is knowledgeable and works really together as one team.’

‘Allard Huizing is a pleasant person, easily accessible, and a good sparring partner.’

‘The litigation team of Hogan Lovells specialises not only in commercial litigation but also in fraud cases and handles all kind of cases out of the ordinary.’

‘Manon Cordewener is great to work with, very approachable and responsive. She is able to translate difficult legal issues into a language laymen understand. Karen Jelsma must be mentioned as well, together they are the basis of the Hogan Lovells litigation team.’

‘Quick and good advice.’

‘Knowledge of the dossier.’

‘Osborne Clarke have a good understanding of industry specifics.’

‘Nammy Vellinga and Paul Brouwer are litigators with understanding of the business. They are focused on the client’s needs.’

‘The Osborne Clarke team I work with is very professional, very accessible, very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. You know one thing for sure, the issue being handled by the team is in good hands.’

‘Paul Brouwer is a more than excellent lawyer who is technically very good. He is always there for the customer. His problem-solving ability and creative approach confuse many a counterpart. He knows how to solve cases and is an excellent advocate in court.’

‘Nammy Vellinga is an excellent and technically very good lawyer. She is always there for the customer. She goes to great lengths to find out all possible legal solutions very thoroughly and knows how to express this very well in legal textual documents and pleadings. She is able to translate complex matters into unambiguous solutions in detail.’

‘Open-minded, pragmatic team, capable of developing solutions fast while maintaining a high quality level.’

‘A very personal approach. The service team working on our project was consistent in their communication, members were well informed, and actions taken pro-actively.’

‘The team is pragmatic, approachable and realistic. As a result, they know how to manage expectations well.’

‘The team is able to communicate at all levels and make legally complex matters accessible to everyone. They can approach a problem from various positions.’

‘Excellent firm with skills on every relevant subject for local government.’

‘Pleasant and quick to approach, always on target and time.’

‘The team works in a solid and cooperative way. The advice is accurate and quick, they never miss a deadline.’

‘The lawyers keep calm in all storms and contribute to running a successful business.’

‘Very responsive team, accessible any time. They operate to the point, quick in understanding any case.’

‘The firm provides a large area of in-depth expertise. In general, it is much more efficient and productive than other legal firms.’

‘On an individual level, you work with solid lawyers, who not only understand their field of expertise but also provide you with good advice.’

‘Good negotiators when it comes to it.’

‘It’s a very good team, always available and very competent. Good quality and value for money.’