De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a premier Dutch law firm with a global perspective. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we are trusted by multinational corporations, financial institutions, growth companies, and public entities. We provide counsel on complex, high-value corporate, finance, regulatory, and dispute matters governed by Dutch and EU law. Our work frequently involves innovative legal issues, multijurisdictional dynamics, and matters of strategic importance to our clients' businesses.

We are widely recognized for our expertise in Corporate/M&A, Litigation and International Arbitration, Competition, and Financial Regulatory law. In these areas, we regularly manage market-leading transactions and high-stakes disputes. Our proficiency spans the entire business lifecycle: from structuring corporate governance frameworks and guiding major investments to navigating investigations, regulatory scrutiny, and contentious situations with 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 within the firm and close collaboration with trusted partner firms worldwide, we serve as a central legal hub for multinational operations and global deal activity involving the Netherlands.

Innovation and digital transformation are reshaping industries, and our advisory reflects this shift. We support clients at the forefront of the 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 long-term client partnership. We invest deeply in understanding each organization's priorities, pressures, and stakeholder landscape 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.