De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a prominent Dutch law firm with a global perspective. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we are trusted advisers to multinationals, financial institutions, growth companies and public entities in complex, high-value matters governed by Dutch and EU law. Our work ranges from corporate and finance to regulation and disputes. It often involves finding innovative solutions to legal questions, dealing with multijurisdictional dynamics, and handling issues of strategic importance to our clients' businesses.

We are widely recognised for our expertise in corporate/M&A, litigation and international arbitration, competition and financial regulation. In these areas, we manage market-leading transactions and high-stakes disputes. Our expertise spans the entire business lifecycle: from structuring corporate governance frameworks and guiding major investments to handling investigations, regulatory scrutiny and contentious situations of reputational significance.

Our lawyers blend rigorous legal analysis with practical execution and commercial clarity. Clients appreciate our ability to work seamlessly across borders and disciplines, leveraging the diverse experience and international backgrounds of our teams. With over 60 nationalities represented at the firm and our close collaboration with trusted partner firms worldwide, we serve as a legal centre point for multinational operations and global deal activity involving the Netherlands.

Innovation and digital transformation are reshaping industries, and our advisory practice reflects this shift. We support clients at the forefront of energy transition, fintech growth, advanced data and AI strategies, biopharmaceutical advancement and major infrastructure development. In these sectors, we provide forward-looking solutions that anticipate regulatory change and manage risk while enabling opportunity.

A crucial foundation of our practice is the long-term partnership we have with clients. We invest deeply in understanding each organisation's priorities, pressures and stakeholders, allowing us to deliver advice that makes a tangible difference to business outcomes. Whether leading critical negotiations, defending fundamental rights in court or helping shape emerging regulation, we operate with precision, integrity and an unwavering focus on client success.