Loyens & Loeff > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘The firm stands out with in depth knowledge of its sectors and excellent advice to its clients.’

‘Highly qualified and competent, following closely the rapidly changing energy landscape in the Netherlands.’

‘Fast response, accurate and including references to what is about to change in the near future.’

‘Victor van Nuland shows deep and wide understanding of the topics we as a client are facing and advises us beyond our questions.’

‘Dieuwke Hooft-Graafland’s knowledge of legislation in her field of expertise is remarkable.’

‘Loyens & Loeff provides a high quality of service. The lawyers are specialists in their field.’

‘The team is highly knowledgeable in healthcare and life sciences.’

‘The experts at Loyens & Loeff are accessible, committed, trustworthy and effective. Tom van Helmond and Dieuwke Hooft Graafland are outstanding.’

‘Dieuwke Hooft Graafland is a great lawyer. She is very experienced and keeps her eye on the bigger picture. She delivers on time.’

‘The Healthcare and Life Sciences practice has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the life sciences and healthcare industry, offering tailored advice that balances legal expertise with industry knowledge. Their multidisciplinary team combines legal, regulatory, and tax expertise, enabling them to provide integrated solutions that address the full spectrum of challenges in healthcare and life sciences. They have a strong track record of navigating complex regulatory environments, both at national and EU levels.’

‘Tom van Helmond is a highly skilled expert within the Healthcare and Life Sciences team, and what truly makes him exceptional is his combination of technical legal expertise and a deep understanding of the intricacies of the industry. What makes Tom different from others in the field is his commitment to truly understanding his clients’ needs. He doesn’t just provide legal advice; he takes the time to learn the nuances of your business and the sector in which you operate, ensuring that his counsel is practical and directly applicable to your goals.’

‘The investment funds team at Loyens & Loeff is very knowledgeable and experienced and our go-to for advice on fund structuring and fundraisings.’

‘The team includes lawyers, tax advisors and notaries and therefore can provide complete and pragmatic advice on all aspects of the investment fund lifecycle. The integrated approach, experience of the partner group and the size of the team is rather unique in the market.’

‘Michäel Maters is a pleasure to work with, he is very engaged and has a thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory field, the market, and our position and preferences.’

‘We like to work with Mike Rib, who is very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with so can make notarial steps very comprehensible.’

‘A pragmatic team with fun people that are all top of their domain for Dutch fund structuring. They can adhere well to short timelines. Use of technology has been a great productivity boost in the onboarding of new investors through their own proprietary subscription tool.’

‘Joep Ottervanger and Marco de Lignie have been very strong partners for us. Always open to think creatively to solve certain issues.’

‘A friendly, knowledgeable and highly professional team.’

‘The entire team is outstanding but Joep Ottervanger, Thijs Lemaire, Sebastiaan Verkerk and Konstantina Antoniou deserve special mention.’

‘Professional people who are focused on getting the deal done.’

‘Marco de Lignie has an in-depth knowledge of fiscal affairs; Joep Ottevanger is very experienced, a good lawyer regarding fund documentation; Herman Keamingk is a very experienced transactional lawyer in both sell-side as well as buy-side transactions.’

‘Good balance of pragmatism and legal ratio with a strong ability to translate legal implications into a practical assessments of the actual risk to a business or transaction.’

‘The lawyers and notaries of this firm are very skilled in carrying out due diligence processes. The speed and accuracy with which they carry out this is of a particularly high standard.’

‘Lonne Rooseboom and Mila Plasmans are particularly helpful. They are great at meeting timelines and being flexible and commercial when it comes to negotiations, which is highly valued by us as a client.’

‘What makes Loyens & Loeff unique is that the team is committed, experienced, pragmatic, responsive and skilled.’

‘We really like Steven Lucas as our legal partner. He has high standards, is a very good legal professional, knows what he does and places the client central.’

‘Loyens & Loeff distinguishes itself through its good accessibility and responsiveness. We appreciate the firm’s ability to provide timely assistance whenever needed. The partners and their associates are precise, quick and want to run the extra mile if necessary.’

‘Besides the fact that Steven Lucas is super friendly and approachable, he is one of the smartest lawyers I know. His charm during deals helps us to turn negotiations in our favour.’

‘Mila Plasmans is the best to work with.’

‘Lonne Rooseboom is exceptional, we have had great experience with him over many years and and across multiple institutional investors. Pauline Leegwater is also very talented and we have had great experiences with her as well.’

‘They have a deep knowledge of Dutch restructurings. They are responsive, knowledgeable and user-friendly.’

‘Vincent Vroom and Kim de Bruijn have as deep a knowledge as anyone in the market on Dutch restructurings. They are responsive, knowledgeable and user-friendly.’

‘Good responsiveness and availability.’

‘Hard workers.’

‘Vincent Vroom is a very commercial lawyer with an excellent understanding of the lay of the land of a matter.’

‘In international mandates where Vincent often acts as local counsel, his Dutch contribution and perspective is always relevant and spot-on. His associates, whether senior or junior, are well-trained and very efficient in enrolling any deal.’

‘The team is always up-to-date on the latest international tax law developments.’

‘Margriet Lukkien is very responsive and hands-on. She has the right feeling about where to guide the clients.’

‘The Loyens team has been commercial and practical with their advice. They’ve got good scope and experts in their fields.’

‘Very deep knowledge of international tax law, great service level.’

‘Margriet Lukkien is a star.’

‘Loyens’ tax practice is top-notch. They do a terrific job of staying at the forefront of global tax developments, and they are unique among European tax advisors in specifically focusing on the implications of these developments for US multinational groups.’

‘L&L’s tax team is top tier. They are able to respond to the most technical questions in a way that is understandable by the client. Working alongside L&L is always enjoyable.’

‘The Loyens team is exceptionally creative and responsive. They are at the cutting edge of thinking on global tax developments and have a wealth of experience from other engagements from which to draw on particular client questions.’

‘The team has good experience in negotiating contracts, gives good ideas and advice, and also knows how we, as a client, like to work, and what we expect, and really aims to deliver. They also work seamlessly with other internal departments to ensure the coordination is done on their end, and we don’t need to step in.’

‘The Loyens team is excellent at representing borrowers on a whole range of fund finance products. They provide timely and commercial advice and really understand fund structures and key drivers for fund financing.’

‘Ruben den Hollander is always super responsive and across the key details. He’s able to provide commercial advice and is very easy to work with.’

‘Always available, quick turnaround, precise answers.’

‘The financial regulatory practice at Loyens & Loeff is known for its technically sound advice, especially in navigating complex regulatory frameworks across Europe. The team’s deep knowledge and experience ensure that they provide thorough and precise guidance.’

‘Wendy Pronk is a capable member of the team who brings a high level of technical expertise to the table, particularly in regulatory matters. Her advice is well-structured and clear, and she demonstrates a strong command of the legal landscape.’

‘The team has a good knowledge of current and upcoming rules and regulations, is responsive and provides good, useable advise.’

‘Easily accessible, responsive, listen well to our questions and issues, friendly, have good knowledge of our business.’

‘Their advice has been unfailingly sound and pragmatic, they anticipate questions and address them before they are raised and they are highly responsive. Their deep knowledge of and experience with Dutch and EU financial regulations and corporate governance is readily apparent.’

‘Martijn Schoonewille is sharp, savvy, pragmatic, reachable and responsive, highly professional and very affable. We have complete confidence with Martijn at the helm of our legal matters. Wendy Pronk is very bright, accessible, displays a strong knowledge of applicable law and regulation and is very pragmatic in the advice she provides.’

‘Simply outstanding – fully understand the client’s needs and execute them with precise and excellent delivery.’ 

‘Ehsan Shirzadi and his team are a joy to work with. They are so calm, precise and responsive and get the deal done with minimal fuss and stress. Their simplicity and pragmatic approach to problems and complex issues is really amazing.’ 

‘Loyens & Loeff’s capital markets team is very responsive, can deliver under pressure and be pragmatic when needed. Michel van Agt stands out, covering both the notarial as well as the corporate legal side of transactions.’

‘Michel Van Agt always goes the extra mile and provides in-depth technical expertise.’

‘Menno Baks has an exceptional commercial understanding and expertise in capital markets transactions. His problem-solving mindset and project management capabilities, combined with his friendly demeanour fosters collaboration between parties involved, allowing complex capital market transactions to go smoothly.’

‘Responsive, to the point and flexible, they have an excellent and in-depth expertise. The team works very well with other offices, providing comprehensive feedback when several legal practices are involved.’

‘Menno Baks is the right lawyer to carefully and efficiently handle a case and bring it successfully across the finish line. He is very experienced and sure-handed in dealing with complex matters or with unexpected issues. Michel van Agt is calm and level-headed with great experience and expertise, which stands out alongside his notarial training.’

‘Great knowledge of M&A with a great ability to use it in a very practical way. Very hands-on.’

‘They have an in-depth understanding of Dutch capital markets, and great relationships with important stakeholders.’

‘I very much enjoy working with Menno Baks, who is smart and very client-focused. ’

‘In addition to the substantive knowledge in the various fields, Loyens & Loeff has assisted us excellently with regard to strategic choices. Their pleasant and personal approach has guided us through sometimes difficult periods and the end result has been good for us on all levels. The lawyers were always there for us.’

‘Not only the expertise, but also the pleasant and personal cooperation we experienced was very pleasant, particularly from Herman Kaemingk, Rob Schrooten, Marc Wiggers, Frank John Vrolijk, Guido Koop, Nanne Kusters and Robert Froger.’

‘The team is very well set-up and structured.’

‘There is a plethora of resources and the staff members are all intelligent, dynamic and fun to work with.’

‘Wijnand Meijer is a stand-out individual who delivers quality output at incredible speed. He is entertaining to work with and has great social skills.’

‘Frank John Vorlijk is an incredibly reliable and structured member of the team. We always felt we were in good hands and being looked after. Sandrine Lekkerkerker was hugely helpful on the tax side not only providing us with sound efficient advice, but also patiently explaining to us the rationale behind her recommendations.’

‘Good team that has market knowledge and the scale to do complex acquisitions.’

‘Harmen Holtrop is very pragmatic and fast, and has a good overview of what the real business issues are. Rob Schrooten has good tactics during negotiations and is approachable.’

‘Very impressed with Nina Orlić who gives accurate and pragmatic advice in the area of data privacy. She has very thorough knowledge of the subject matter and is a true talent!’

‘The team is great to work with. Kim Lucassen is the star of Dutch data protection legislation.’

‘Kim Lucassen is super responsive and amazing to work with. She posses a sharp legal mind and is looking for creative commercial solutions all the time.’

‘The team is extremely commercial and proactive in keeping us up-to-date with the latest developments in Dutch law. The team takes a pragmatic, risk-based approach to fully inform clients of key risks to help navigate regulatory developments and guidance.’

‘Kim Lucassen and Nina Orlić provide extremely helpful, pragmatic and actionable insights for clients navigating complex regulatory and data-related issues.’

‘What makes this practice unique is their breadth of knowledge of law, market practice and regulatory expectation so that they can provide comprehensive yet practical advice to clients. ’

‘I highly recommend Kim Lucassen. She is dedicated, smart, an expert in the data privacy and life sciences field and truly a trusted advisor.’

‘Nina Orlić is an associate to watch with sharp analytical abilities.’

‘Experts in litigation, fast and efficient. Important to report that I have confidence that the case/file is well under control and that our concerns are being well taken care of.’

‘The team has excellent experience in admissibility issues in class action proceedings’

‘The Loyens & Loeff class action team is great to work with.’

‘Sidney Berendsen and Marit Bosselaar are the stars of the show. They are great. Amazing litigators and very commercial.’

‘The team are thorough in developing their argumentation and fun to work with.’

‘Marit Bosselaar is a real talent.’

‘We experience our cooperation with Marit Bosselaar as very pleasant with a high level of substantive and strategic alignment.’

‘Loyens & Loeff has a very good disputes team. Outstanding knowledge of the law, very responsive and extremely sharp. ’

‘Bastiaan Kemp and his growing team of associates are a real asset when it comes to contentious corporate matters. We see him as an up-and-rising star in the Netherlands. His team is very hard-working and super responsive, the quality of the work has a scholarly level and has always been flawless. Bastiaan is also actively involved in the development of innovative new arbitration rules for corporate law disputes. We would not hesitate to work with Bastiaan and his team again.’

‘Bastiaan Kemp is taking a leading role on the team with great sovereignty and management skills which is impressive given he is at the beginning of his career.’

‘Bastiaan Kemp is super talented, a sharp legal mind and at the same time very client-oriented. Great to work with.’

‘Advice has been of a high quality and has been timely. Over the duration of the project, different members of the team have stepped in to continue the provision of the same high quality, clear, advice. It feels like we are colleagues in the same firm.’

‘Klaas Wiersma is clearly an employment law expert. He is friendly and collaborative. He gives excellent, clear pragmatic advice in respect of difficult employment law issues. He ensures that the associates and senior associates who have worked with us on the project exhibited the same qualities. It has been a pleasure to work with all of them.’

‘Klaas Wiersma brings calmness and demonstrates that he understands your issue in a short period of time.’

‘Strong employment practice team both in civil law and tax law aspects combined.’

‘Youssef el Harchaoui is at the top of his game in the employment practice. Very responsive and talented. Gets things done. Tremendous knowledge base and experience. ’

‘I most often work with Klaas Wiersma. He stands out in terms of responsiveness and is very pragmatic instead of being overly theoretical. He knows when and how to strike a deal. And if needed, he does not shy away from a fight. I highly recommend Klaas for these reasons. ’

‘The team was very helpful, strong in their expertise, always on the ball, quick in their responses, not only reactive in their advice but also proactive.’

‘Iris Veerkamp and Klaas Wiersma have great teamwork, both are reliable,  flexible and prompt with answers or advice. Also they check in afterwards to ask how things are. Positive mindset in a complex case, always trying to find a solution together. ’

‘Very good knowledge of legal matters. I like working with the lawyers of L&L.’

‘I work mostly with Guido Koop, who is always quick and willing to think outside the box.’

‘Excellent.’

‘Marc Custers stands by your side through any competition and regulatory process.’

‘The team has extensive knowledge of the market and is familiar with all important stakeholders. They are involved and proactive and are keen to have a good understanding of the way we wish to work.’

‘The team has lots of in-depth knowledge and knows its matter inside and out. Without getting lost in all the details, they are able to put light on crucial details.’

‘A strong team with a very strong performance in litigation.’

‘Rutger Noordermeer and Merel van Asch are both very knowledgeable and easy to access individuals. They have in-depth knowledge and make sure that where one is out of the office, the other can take over seamlessly. Both are easy-going and clear in their presentations and explanations.’

‘Merel van Asch and Rutger Noordermeer work together on files. They are both very knowledgeable and know the files from A to Z. In addition, they are client relationship-oriented so you always feel valued as a customer.’

‘Merel van Asch and Rutger Noordermeer are both sharp lawyers. They really know the files they work on, and they are fun to work with. They both have great knowledge of insurance law and general liability law. Both are good litigators.’

‘Merel has a way of presenting our cases in a pleasant but very ingenious way.’

‘Rutger and Merel are available when needed and provide to-the-point advice. They are proactive and get the job done by working with us very closely.’

‘Highly qualified in the area of insurance coverage under Dutch law.’

‘The team is always aware of the relevant risks and how to avoid them’

‘The lawyers are good communicators.’

‘Tom Claassens, Melle Boevink and Daan Kok are a great team. Very responsive, able to work under pressure, always thinking of the best interest of the client. They are able to navigate complex litigations thanks to their knowledge and experience.’

‘Bastiaan Kemp and his growing team of associates are a real asset when it comes to contentious corporate matters; we perceive him as a rising star in the Netherlands. His team is very hard-working and super responsive, the quality of the work has a scholarly level and always been flawless. Bastiaan is also actively involved in the development of innovative new arbitration rules for corporate law disputes.’

‘One of the strongest teams in the market, always keen to go out of their way to maximize client value, and not afraid to take challenging positions. Very spirited and fun to work with.’

‘Tom Claassens is one of the most experienced arbitration partners in the Dutch market. Melle Boevink is very talented and composed – one to watch!’

‘The Loyens team is a complete delight to work with. The team comprises very smart, efficient and dedicated lawyers, who can win any case against any opponent. Not only are they an exceptionally talented group, but they are calm and approachable. Great attention to detail and an impressive understanding of the law.’

‘Bastiaan Kamp is a star of the future – an excellent lawyer and impressively reliable in managing the most complex of disputes: from high-level strategy down to the fine detail. He knows what he is doing and this gives comfort to clients. Tom Claassens is an excellent lawyer, with the notable ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional proceedings. He is extremely calm and approachable.’

‘An eminent litigation practice in the Netherlands with a very strong presence and an outstanding reputation in the region. The service is always personal, timely and efficient. The members of the practice are always attentive to the client’s needs, while providing honest and tailored advice and always achieving the best possible outcome.’

‘Tom Claassens is a leader in the field of litigation in the Netherlands with incredible depth of knowledge and experience. Tom is always there for the client providing personal advice and input and contributing his knowledge in every work-stream and at all stages of the proceedings. Tom is outstanding working on legally and factually complex cases, involving various jurisdictions and/or international arbitration angles. Melle Boevink is a brilliant and extremely talented lawyer. His advice is always efficient and spot-on.’

‘Knowledgeable, practical and pragmatic.’

‘Dedicated, flexible, and professional.’

‘Their advice has been unfailingly sound and pragmatic, they anticipate questions and address them before they are raised, they are highly responsive, and they are very cost efficient.’

‘Their deep knowledge of and experience with Dutch and EU financial regulations is readily apparent. On a personal level, they are a complete pleasure to work with. I would recommend them unequivocally.’

‘Martijn quickly became a highly trusted advisor. In addition to being deeply experienced with a high level of expertise, Martijn is sharp, savvy, pragmatic, reachable, responsive, and highly professional and very affable. We have complete confidence with Martijn at the helm of our legal matters.’

‘Wendy Pronk is very bright, accessible, displays a strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, and is very pragmatic in the advice she provides. It is a pleasure to work with Wendy.’

‘Eva Laan has proven to be one of the strongest associates at the various external firms upon whom we rely. Eva is hardworking, smart, personable and client service-focused. She has been an asset to the team working on our legal matters.’

‘The practice is headed by Marleen Velthuis who brings experience and energy in a new white collar team.’

‘Marleen Velthuis is very good in what she does, and is exceptionally skilled in environmental crime cases. ’

‘Loyens & Loeff’s fraud & white-collar crime team is relatively newly assembled with talented individuals. It aims high in quality practice and will treat every case with extreme attention and vigour. The team has a specialisation in environmental crime with Marleen Velthuis at the forefront of it.’

‘Marleen Velthuis is extremely energetic, great to work with and fully engaged in her cases. She is attentive to her clients and always willing to go the extra mile. Willemijn Warnaars is easy to communicate with and intelligent.’

‘Marleen Velthuis is an energetic and promising criminal defense lawyer, specialised in environmental criminal law.’

‘With Marleen Velthuis, Loyens & Loeff has an enthusiastic and knowledgeable white collar specialist.’

‘Marleen Velthuis is the partner heading the Loyens & Loeff white collar crime team. She is committed, accessible, available and pragmatic. ’

‘Diverse team, knowledgeable, reliable and good work.’