Freeke Heijne > Houthoff > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Primarily based in Amsterdam, the team at Houthoff dispays vast experience in advising on competition mandates, with particular emphasis on merger clearance and investigations, in addition to damages claims. Practice co-head Weijer VerLoren van Themaat is noted for his broad expertise in acting for hospitals and private clinics in cases against public authorities and restructurings, while co-head Freeke Heijne primarily handles regulatory matters for healthcare insurers and investors. Rotterdam-based litigator Huib Lebbing represents clients in class actions and collective claims, having deep knowledge of contractual liability related disputes. Having previous experience working for the Dutch Healthcare Authority, Murat Duman is well-placed to represent associations of hospitals and private clinics in cases before government authorities.

Houthoff’s TMT group, directed by Thomas de Weerd, collaborates closely with the firm’s M&A, dispute resolution, and automotive practices to provide counsel on various telecoms-related issues. Public law specialist Freeke Heijne concentrates on telecoms law and other regulated markets, offering guidance on the enforcement of current regulations, the effects of proposed legislation, and associated legal disputes. Jurre Reus contributes significant expertise to the team, particularly in advising on telecoms regulations within the automotive sector.