NautaDutilh > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘Highly qualified team that is up to date with new legal developments. Extensive knowledge covering a broad range of legal disciplines, with valuable cooperation between internal legal and notarial departments.’

‘Strong flexibility to meet client demands. Excellent availability and knowledge of specific fields of law. Pleasant people to work with.’

‘Arjan Scheltema is highly skilled and by far the most experienced legal counsel in the Netherlands when it comes to covered bond transactions.’

‘Arjan Scheltema is very engaged and clear in presenting options. Reinier Dommerholt is also very engaged and very helpful in discussing difficult items, while also being very involved on a personal level.’

‘Arjan Scheltema knows all the rules and regulations and is a very fast and smart thinker. He is able to explain complex legal matters to people with no legal background.’

‘The firm is an absolute market leader in the Netherlands in mortgage portfolio finance, structured finance and covered bond transactions.’

‘Very skilled team with rich experience in legal, regulatory and commercial issues that are relevant to such transactions.’

‘Michaela Ulrici’s team has been a dominant force in the sector. It is a joy to work with her as she simply gets the often complex job done in an efficient manner.’

‘Very strong team which assisted us in several FIC M&A transactions. Consistent support and team availability, quick and concise responses and excellent preparation to execution certainty.’

‘Strong and long-term experience as key legal M&A council. Larissa Silvertand has always been a critical centre point in closing transactions successfully.’

‘Outstanding level of service. In the 10 years I have been working with the team, they have always delivered or exceeded expectations.’

‘Their depth of knowledge in the field of mortgage lending is unrivalled in the Dutch market.’

‘Frans van den Eerden has been and remains the go-to partner in this field. Their knowledge of underlying funding structures and close cooperation with the asset-backed finance team allows clients to get all-in one advice which is often critical in complex structured finance transactions or portfolio transactions.’

‘Larissa Silvertand is an exceptional lawyer who has trained her team well. They are responsive, practical, commercial and have a deep understanding of the law and regulatory framework in the Netherlands.’

‘Larissa Silvertand is the person I would want to instruct first in the Netherlands for financial services regulatory matters.’

‘The breadth of the team allows them to assist on transactions at short notice, which is combined with their depth of knowledge, allowing for accurate advice tailored to the relevant transaction in a clear manner.’

‘Knowledgeable, professional, client-oriented, diverse and pragmatic.’

‘Both Diederik Vriesendorp and Michelle van Doren are hands-on, proactive and knowledgeable.’

‘Exceptional knowledge of the subject in combination with strong analytical capacities.’

‘Diederik Vriesendorp is a good example of how decades of experience really pay off.’

‘Michelle van Doren is knowledgeable, creative and has strong problem-solving skills.’

‘Available, friendly and always willing to help. Associates know exactly what they’re doing and have built good relationships with us.’

‘The NautaDutilh team is very knowledgeable in the Dutch market and adopt a pragmatic approach when running into difficulties.’

‘Antonia Netiv can think on her feet and you are happy to have her on your side in a transaction.’

‘Petra Zijp is very knowledgeable.’

‘Paul van der Bijl is outstanding. Very knowledgeable and focused on providing clear advice in exactly the format needed by the client.’

‘Incredible team led by Antonia Netiv.’

‘Direct and solution-driven approach.’

‘A safe pair of hands for a capital markets transaction with a Dutch angle.’

‘Paul van der Bijl and his team stand out because they are absolute experts and also know the latest developments.’

‘Very happy with Nauta’s assistance. Great partner involvement, working with our investment professionals as one team, and good value for money.’

‘A team that is fully in tune with the market, is hard working, flexible, knowledgeable, pragmatic and helps us to get deals done.’

‘NautaDutilh has got a very strong regulatory practice. As M&A for financial institutions is always linked with regulatory, an M&A practice which works together with of one of the leading regulatory teams is very efficient. Unique in the Dutch market.’

‘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.’

‘Solid team’

‘We were dealing with a specialized issue in a very technical area and were impressed with the firm’s ability to guide us on the particulars of local law, while also listening and valuing the input of our subject matter experts.’

‘The team is highly competent – as would be expected of any firm of this standing – and also very personable. Working with them is a pleasure, not just work, which is something that stands out in the sterile M&A environment. In addition, they possess a substantial amount of rare and industry-specific knowledge.’

‘Lisa Schoenmakers and Harm Kerstholt form an excellent team. They really operate as a team and manage to stand in for each other at any time. Both have supported us for many years now and always at the same high standards. Professional and dedicated.’

‘Harm Kerstolt is obviously very knowledgeable about the power industry. Lisa Schoenmakers led the transaction from beginning to end and worked relentlessly all the way through. The quality of her work and her dedication are greatly appreciated.’

‘Hands-on mentality, loyalty, broad expertise, and friendly personalities. The team is able to assist on the full spectrum of environmental and planning matters and is not afraid to tackle complex legal questions with a political dimension.’

‘Strong capabilties and expertise, flexible and available. Trusted advisors when times are critical.’

‘The environment & planning team at NautaDutilh has a proven track record in the real estate, industry, and energy sectors. The team stands out for its consistent high quality at every level, its understanding of the client’s business, and because its people are a pleasure to work with. They are among my main referral partners for this reason.’

‘Stephan Sluiter has in-depth knowledge in these areas and is a great sparring partner. He provides thorough advice and is a delight to work with.’

‘Iris Kieft is a fairly new partner in the team, but is already indispensable considering her conscientious approach. Arjen Praat is valued, and Mirjam von Meijenfeldt has shown to be a very service-oriented and hard-working senior associate with a broad expertise and therefore approachable for a wide range of environmental and other administrative matters. Together with Stephan Sluiter, she provides much-needed advice.’

‘Stephan Sluiter is an extremely capable lawyer, he is an expert and has strong soft skills. This is key in solving complicated (technical and political) files. We strongly rely on his expertise and support.’

‘Stephan Sluiter is skillful, cordial and a fine sparring partner. He is able to quickly grasp the core of an issue, and he provides effective, clear and accurate guidance.’

‘The fraud and white-collar crime department of Nauta Dutilh is highly regarded within the legal market. The team is very professional and handles a lot of high profile cases.’

‘Marike Bakker stands out as practice head of Nauta’s fraud and white-collar crime department. She is a pleasure to work with, very knowledgeable and has a great strategic mind.’

‘High level of responsiveness and good understanding of the dynamics, in particular in an m&a context.

‘Reliability and friendliness in the collaboration.’

‘Most experienced team in Benelux – pragmatic to work with and focused on optimizing the best commercial deal.’

‘Nauta-Dutilh is a great practice with a great supportive team for companies with a Dutch presence. They are a rare group that actually tries to understand what is needed and what is asked and to do it in the best, simplest way possible. They provide good, realistic and pragmatic legal advice.’

‘Ruud Smits is an amazing legal advisor. He is the most pragmatic lawyer I have had a chance to work with. A true legal partner. The rest of the team is also very reliable, responsive and helpful.’

‘The team at NautaDutilh are great to deal with: very responsive and proactive. They have a good global reach.’

‘Marieke Faber is very good strategically, and is on top of the detail of a matter. She is particularly strong on ESG matters.’

‘Erik Poorthuis is a key part of the team. He is personable and great to work with. He also has knowledge of the London market from his time in the city.’

‘Smooth transfer of the case between involved lawyers when needed in depth research to provide diligent advice.’

‘Roel Theissen is extremely knowledgeable in matters concerning company governance and matters with regard to Dutch banks.’

‘The team is very reactive and concerned with delivering a quality service corresponding to the needs of the client.’

‘Catrien Rozeman has a deep knowledge of the insolvency proceedings. Her advice in this field is always accurate and fits with the client’s needs, with a pragmatic approach.’

‘Great team, good knowledge of the field, hard-working and dedicated.’

‘Catrien Rozeman was a great adviser in an insolvency court case. The sparring partner we just needed.’

‘Pragmatic, efficient and pleasant to work with. A truly fantastic professional experience to work with the Nauta team.’

‘Robert Woudenberg took lead on the project, supervised by Marc Orval. Very knowledgable, thorough and skilled negotiator. Very good communicator both in writing and orally.’

‘Erik Geerling’s asset finance team is excellent.’

‘Erik Geerling is a very experienced practitioner. We also work with Renate Punt-Huizer who is a good operator.’

‘We were dealing with a specialized issue in a very technical area and we impressed with the firm’s ability to guide us on the particulars of local law, while also listening and valuing the input of our subject matter experts.’

‘Jolize Lautenbach is a tremendous lawyer, very knowledgeable and practical. Her support and advice were greatly appreciated throughout the proceedings.’

‘Commercial. Takes process into own hands. Very pragmatic with no unnecessary theories. Very knowledgeable and experienced in ship-financing.’

‘Romy Mattens and Erik Geerling. Very good, practical and offer solutions without complicating things. Experienced quality lawyers and true business partners.’

‘Professional team with strong commitment and availability for clients.’

‘The team provided insight into the real characteristics of the contract and how to prepare it in a practical way.’

‘David Vietor and Saskia Heumakers were always available and made the legal aspects of the contract very approachable. They were punctual and made the deal happen in a very short and challenging time frame.’

‘Knowledgeable team that were easy to contact.’

‘Very practical and hands-on approach; not too legalistic, but a solution-driven team.’

‘Able to handle complex transactions, complemented by good availability and flexibility.’

‘Worked closely with Stephan Huis in het Veld, who delivered under significant pressure to get our project over the line in time.’

‘Quality people.’

‘Antonia Netiv and Sabrina Legerstee are standout in terms of commercial input and service.’

‘Kasper Krzeminski is a rising star of the firm.’

‘The team defending our awards was led by Mirjam van de Hel-Koedoot and Pieter Fritschy, both of whom did an outstanding job.’

‘They are a good team – diligent and responsive.’

‘Kasper Krzeminski is excellent at hearings and understands the best approach to the case.’

‘NautaDutilh is inter alia known for its work in the area of competition litigation. It acts for claim vehicles but also defendants.’

‘Mauricette Schaufeli is a great lawyer. She is building a strong team.’

‘We know Nima Lorjé as as a hard worker and feel sure that he will be a success at NautaDutilh.’

‘Nauta has a solid competition practice. They are able to handle merger control cases with the Dutch Competition Authority (ACM) in an efficient manner. They are also involved in competition litigation.’

‘Nima Lorjé is pragmatic and business-oriented. He provides sound advice in merger control matters.’

‘This firm is a very good expert in the media law area. With them the cooperation was very smooth. The firm is very well connected to the relevant authorities. Furthermore, the team is always available and can adapt to client needs.’

‘I am working closely with Jolize Lautenbach. She is reliable, prompt if it’s necessary and provides a high level service in the field of media/telecoms law. Additionally, she is ready to understand the business background which is essential nowadays if you would like to provide a high-level service. 

‘Jolize Lautenbach is a highly competent practitioner who has worked seamlessly with our other advisers. Jolize is very pragmatic and responsive.’

‘Excellent service and relationship developed service.’

‘The in-depth knowledge across the team is quite something. Pairing that with pragmatism makes the team at Nauta the perfect legal advisor.’

‘Eva Reinders has proven to be a valuable asset to the team.’

‘We have been working with Joris Willems for a long time, making him very well positioned to help us out in times of need. He is truly a trusted partner to us that always delivers. Always available, firm where needed, pragmatic where possible. Most important though, Joris is a great guy.’

‘Great knowledge of financial services acts, high quality, timely advice, and good knowledge of regulators. Good network abroad.’

‘Nauta has a fairly broad funds practice, with some excellent capabilities within the credit funds space in particular, combining the firm’s finance expertise with its funds expertise.’

‘The two senior individuals who I’ve worked with are both very commercially-minded, thinking not only about the application of legal and regulatory requirements, but how to best guide clients through those in a sensible and pragmatic way.’

‘The Nauta team works very well together. I do not have to worry about anything falling between the cracks.‘

‘Larissa Silverentand and Frans van der Erden are great – each is at the top of her/his game, and give practical advice that clients feel they can trust.‘

‘Joost den Engelsman is a complete pro. Highly respected in the market in his own right but also someone who works collaboratively with all parties involved, co-counsel and opposing counsel included.’

‘The level of dedication of the team is very high. They make you feel like their only client. They are very much in tune with what we need as a company both in general, and on a case by case, transaction by transaction basis.’

‘Our transactions are extremely fast paced, but the team stays hands-on and sharp, even when available 24/7. Their advice is high-quality and pragmatic at the same time.’

‘We work with Joost den Engelsman on all our transactions with a Dutch or Benelux dimension. He is a great negotiator who does not argue for argument’s sake. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty, even at ungodly hours, getting the deal to the finish line.’

‘Top quality and efficient team.’

‘Strong, capable and easygoing, but serious M&A tax team, high ‘on the spot’ knowledge of tax legislation. Always available, clear roles within the team and good internal cooperation in- and outside tax department. Because of this, also an efficient team.’

‘Pieternel Nauta stands out because she is very capable and easily approachable. This attitude helps to get ‘the job done’ when you need the cooperation of the tax authorities. She does not avoid or fear discussions with the tax authorities but first inclination is to find a compromise that works for both parties.’

‘Very experienced tax team with a broad bench. Always provide excellent advice in a timely manner. My go-to firm in the Netherlands.’

‘Nico Blom and Sjuul Jentjens in particular are excellent and user friendly. Clients love them and they always deliver.’

‘Nina Kielmann has excellent knowledge of Dutch tax law and considers customer proposals next to her own thoughts about the best way of proceeding.’

‘The team has broad knowledge of the M&A tax practices and is very professional and at the same time practical in the working relationship with us.’

‘Very knowledgeable and creative in solving M&A-related tax issues for transaction documentation. Fast and responsive in providing tax advice, which is really tailor-made and coordinated with their colleagues from other disciplines working on the transaction documentation.’

‘Very committed, pro-active and responsive.’

‘A pragmatic approach and problem solving attitude with in-depth knowledge.’

‘The Fintech practice of NautaDutilh is unique in the Dutch market. We truly see them as our trusted adviser when it comes to Fintech matters and we specifically appreciate their unequalled in-depth knowledge, large team and overall pleasant cooperation.’

‘Jasha Sprecher is an incredibly smart lawyer and above all very pleasant to work with. He thinks along with us a great deal, gives clear and timely advice and is very approachable. Really the go-to lawyer when it comes to Fintech matters.’

‘Larissa Silverentand is a genius. Can’t put it in any other words. She always thinks three steps ahead and knows what we need before we know it ourselves. Great at advising us on Fintech matters and helping us with making more strategic choices, such as approaches towards supervisors.’

‘Nauta are one of the leading law firms in the Netherlands for this work and are our go-to law firm.’

‘The team worked well together. They understood our product and were aware of what needed to be done and where legal support/advice was needed. To make sure we stayed within our budget we got a clear description on hours worked on the project monthly.’

‘NautaDutilh’s Fintech practice is unique within the Netherlands given the breadth and depth of experience of its members. This, I believe, can in part be explained by the fact that the practice is not a ‘standalone’ practice, but embedded in NautaDutilh’s broader Financial Law team, which advises a broad range of clients in the financial sector. As a result, NautaDutilh’s Fintech practice is able to both deep dive into legal intricacies, while also maintaining the broader market view.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable, practical and delivers work on time.’

‘NautaDutilh’s continuously growing data privacy and data protection practice is always of great help to us when we are in need of legal advice. They know our business very well and also really understand the interaction of data privacy/data protection with our business. Would recommend!’

‘Terrence Dom is the rising star of NautaDutilh’s Data privacy and data protection practice. Very knowledgeable and approachable and always delivers.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and cooperates internally like a charm. Due the continuing expansion of the team, clients can be assured that continuity is assured.’

‘The individuals have made sure that they understand our company, our culture and risk appetite properly before advising us. They are all very motivated and willing to deliver.’

‘Terrence Dom has an outstanding ability to advise on complex matters. The turn-around time is quick. Very practical and to the point.’

‘Great knowledge of privacy issues and able to customise it for our organisation.’

‘Very pleasant in meetings, very quick to react to questions and able to simplify complex issues.’

‘Knowledgeable, experienced, efficient and practical team. Very capable pair of hands. You’ll get all the support you require.’

‘Maartje Govaert will support you in the best way she can, which may include advising you to do something other than what you were asking for. She will always go the extra mile for a client.’

‘Strong involvement in cases and excellent legal knowledge. They are also able to translate (sometimes complex) legal concepts into understandable and practical explanations.’

‘Maartje Govaert provides very practical advice and knows a lot about the industry.’

‘A team that is fully in tune with what is happening in the market at the relevant time, and is hardworking, flexible, knowledgeable, pragmatic, helps us to get deals done and always ensures that we get the right advice at the right time. Great collaboration between the Rotterdam and Amsterdam offices, and between the different practice areas. Great junior support and a strong bench of emerging partners.’

‘Great partner support from Homme ten Have, particularly when dealing with some more complex dismissal situations. Strong market acumen and pragmatic advice.’

‘Peter Vogels provides great quality work and sound, commercial advice. Good knowledge of the market.’

‘Very experienced and skilful partners, with a good sense of legal interpretation and societal developments and expectations. No hidden agenda and very clear communication.’

‘An outstanding firm with an outstanding reputation. The lawyers have wonderful relationship building skills and levels of practicality.’

‘The NautaDutilh team is excellent. They really understand our business. They are also very practical, commercially savvy, have a global outlook and are fun to work with. Their team is truly diverse which we value a lot and don’t see at many other firms’

‘Joris Willems has been my go-to lawyer for a long time He is simply the best. He gets the job done with humor and natural charm and whenever possible to the best interest of all parties involved. He is a deal maker.’

‘The in-depth knowledge across the team is quite something. Pairing that with pragmatism makes the team at Nauta the perfect partner.’

‘Eva Reinders has proven to be a valuable asset to the team.’

‘We have been working with Joris Willems for a long time, making him very well positioned to help us out in times of need. He is truly a trusted partner to us that always delivers and is always available.’

‘Cyril Christiaans has everything a client could ask for. His extensive experience enables him to very effectively advise us during sticky contract negotiations’

‘We had the great pleasure to work with Eva Reinders, who helped us with the negotiations of various IT contracts for our new business proposition. I admire her quiet performance and politeness even when the counterparty was annoying or rude; she stayed very calm and made her point in a gentle but firm way, what resulted in good negotiations results. She has excellent knowledge and is a fantastic support.’

‘In-depth knowledge, working all hours of the day, are easily accessible for meeting.’