Stibbe > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile
Stibbe Offices
BEETHOVENPLEIN 10
1077 WM AMSTERDAM
Netherlands
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Netherlands > Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory Tier 1
Noted for its breadth and depth of financial regulatory expertise, Stibbe‘s team is a first port of call for Dutch banks, insurance companies, stock exchanges and clearing houses, among various other clients. Rogier Raas heads up the practice, which covers all the regulatory aspects of M&A, private equity, debt finance and equity capital markets transactions. Beyond providing transactional support, the team is also instructed on a standalone basis for advice on regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering, governance issues and licence applications, as well as fintech-related matters. Internal investigations and financial services litigation are also key areas of strength for the team, which was bolstered by the arrival of Marieke Driessen from Simmons & Simmons in January 2021. The firm’s recent work included Raas, newly-promoted partner Roderik Vrolijk and senior associate Ingrid Viertelhauzen assisting private equity firm Astorg and IQ-EQ with the Dutch financial regulatory aspects of the contemplated restructuring of Astorg’s fund structure. In addition, the team is also advising ABN AMRO on the implementation of the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
Practice head(s):
Rogier Raas
Other key lawyers:
Marieke Driessen; Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen; Roderik Vrolijk; Ingrid Viertelhauzen; Soeradj Ramsanjhal
Testimonials
‘Rogier Raas – quick and responsive.’
‘Pragmatic approach, client focused, strong communication skills.’
Key clients
ABN AMRO
Acapture
Aegon
Afvalzorg
AmTrust
Ageas
Anacap
Apax Partners
Aquiline Capital Partners
Argentex
AQR Capital Management
ASMI Assurant a.s.r.
Athora
Atradius
Avalabs
Atrium European Real Estate
Avega
Baillie Gifford
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Banque Chaabi
Barclays
Baring Private Equity Asia
BDO
Belfius
Blackstone
BNP Paribas
Boussard & Gavaudan
Canada Life
Carlyle
Centtrip
Charles Schwab
Commerzbank
Crédit Agricole
Dasym Investment Strategies
Delivery Hero
Deutsche Bank
Dyme
Egeria
Euroclear
European Investment Bank
EY
ExxonMobil
Fiserv
GMO
Goldman Sachs
Grupo Catalana Occidente
Guy Carpenter
HPE Growth Capital
Husqvarna
IKEA
ING
Intertrust
IQ EQ
Irish Life
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
InsingerGilissen
Investcorp
J&T
KAS BANK
KKR
LeasePlan
Lombard Odier
Macquarie
Markant
Mediocredito Italiano
Mercedes-Benz
Monument Re
Morgan Stanley
NB Private Equity
Neuberger Berman
NN Group
Northleaf Capital
Novisource
Nuveen
Nuvei Corporation
NVB (the Dutch Banking Association)
Ordina
Payvision
Pershing Square Holdings
PGGM
Pioneer
Pwc
Prisma Alternatives
Quickbit
Rabobank
Rheos
SEB Smart2Pay
Societe Generale
Stichting Mars Pensioenfonds
Swiss Re
SZ Finance
Tikehau
TCV
TP ICAP
Tradeweb
Unipaas
Van Lanschot Kempen
Volksbank
Vistra
Voice Group Inc
Vitruvian Partners
Wells Fargo
Worldbank
Worldpay
Work highlights
- Assisting the Dutch Banking Association (Nederlandse Vereniging van Banken, “NVB”) and its members (virtually all Dutch banks) with the design and structuring of an implementation tool that allows Dutch banks and entities in scope of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) to implement the highly complex rules in their organisation and to track developments and implementation tools. The firm is also advising the NVB and its members on the implementation of the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
- Advising Argentex, one the UK’s premier listed foreign exchange fintechs, on its expansion into the European mainland by setting up a regulated electronic money institution in the Netherlands and its licence application with the Dutch Central Bank.
- Advising Apollo, one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers, on the Dutch financial regulatory aspects of its decision to enter into an agreement with Athene to merge in an all-stock transaction that implies a total equity value of approximately $11bn for Athene. Apollo and Athene are the holders of qualifying holdings in Athora Netherlands N.V. (formerly known as: VIVAT N.V.) and its regulated insurance subsidiaries.
Netherlands > Capital markets: equity Tier 1
Pieter Schütte and Derk LemstraPractice head(s):
Pieter Schütte; Derk Lemstra
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
B&S Group
InPost
Basic-Fit
Advent
HPE
Pershing Square Capital Management
Groupe PSA
The Coca Cola Company
hear.com
EQT
SilverLake
Majorel
ABN AMRO Bank
ING Bank
Rabobank
JP Morgan
Morgan Stanley
Deutsche Bank
Credit Suisse
Goldman Sachs
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel to the issuer and selling shareholder, Advent, on the IPO of InPost on Euronext Amsterdam.
- Acted as lead adviser to Peugeot on the EU equity capital markets aspects of its €50bn merger of equals with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
- Advised on a number of IPOs of SPACs on Euronext Amsterdam, including the Zaoui & Co-backed Odyssey SPAC, the Hedosophia-backed SPAC, the Martin Blessing-backed EFIC1 SPAC and the Michael Tobin-backed Crystal Peak SPAC.
Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&a Tier 1
The ‘excellent’ team at Stibbe acts for domestic and international entities on a wealth of corporate, M&A and dispute matters, including takeover and corporate control-related proceedings. Heleen Kersten, who previously practised in the US and UK, is a star name for corporate governance mergers, acquisitions, corporate law and governance affairs; she operates alongside Björn van der Klip, who is particularly well-versed in public company takeovers, and Duco de Boer whose expertise lies in restructuring, M&A and private equity matters. Also of note is Eva Das, a practitioner with a wealth of experience in both public and private transactions, joint ventures, general corporate law and related finance.
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Testimonials
‘I think that the team was excellent all the way along the complex process we were engaged in. Sizing of the team was perfect, with a collective strong engagement. I do not know about specific innovations behind the scene, but the experience was flawless from an administrative or technology standpoint.’
‘People were excellent in my view because of a mix of top technical skills, knowledge of the market, commitment to the project and more unusually a great sense of pragmatism.’
Key clients
Adevinta
Apax Partners
APG
Apollo
Blackstone
Canon
CitizenM
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Dutch State
Eneco
Heineken
KKR
NN Group
Peugeot
PostNL
Providence Strategic Growth
TCV
Q-Park
Schneider Electric
Work highlights
- Advised EssilorLuxottica on its highly publicised public takeover of GrandVision.
- Advised Apax Partners on the €5.1bn acquisition of T-Mobile Netherlands by a consortium of Apax Partners and Warburg Pincus.
- Advised Investindustrial Acquistion Corp. on its €3.2bn business combination with luxury clothing group Ermenegildo Zegna.
Netherlands > Construction Tier 1
Stibbe’s construction practice is led by David Orobio de Castro and Ingmar De Groot, with Orobio de Castro handling a high number of PPP and private finance initiative (PFI) projects, and de Groot recommended for commercial developments. The practice is active across Benelux and has recently advised on industrial heavy plant projects, offshore facilities projects and the construction of several office buildings. It also handles disputes and acts for governments, developers, financiers, contractors and engineers.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Stibbe’s practice is hands-on and dedicated to the job and the client’.
‘Clear management of expectations’.
‘Willing to dive into the deep by thinking via lines of collaboration and expertise’.
‘Not only raising questions and offering alternative solutions to resolve issues, but also providing clear statements and messaging’.
‘Stibbe is and has been an established name in construction and procurement law for many years’.
‘They are easy accessible and have a down to earth attitude, which is valued by people with a technical background’.
‘They are responsive and good listeners’.
‘Ingmar de Groot has an enormous amount of experience in construction issues’.
Key clients
Macquarie Capital
The European Investment Bank (EIB)
Ballast Nedam
Heijmans
Fluor
Jan de Nul
Boskalis
Max Bögl
Zublin
Holland Casino
Bouwfonds Property Development (BPD)
Vrije Universiteit (VU)
TNT/FedEx
Versluys Bouwgroep
Van Oord NBam
KLM
UvA University of Amsterdam (UVA)
Work highlights
- Advised ZuidPlus on the restructuring of the EUR 2bn PPP Project Zuid-As Dok (DBFM).
- Advised the lenders, consisting of a mix of bank lenders and the EIB, in a PFI transaction, providing finance to BAAK Blankenburg-Verbinding B.V. (a consortium consisting of Ballast Nedam, DEME and Macquarie Capital) on reaching financial close in the EUR 1bn A24 Blankenburg connection project.
- Advising Max Bögl and Züblin (Combinatie Herepoort VOF) in connection with the EUR 320m (re-)construction project of the Ringweg Zuid in and around Groningen.
Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 1
Stibbe is particularly well-known for its strengths in mass damage actions, including collective actions brought on an opt-out basis, antitrust-related actions and cases concerning auditor professional liability. The firm has a strong track record acting for blue-chip multinational clients in high-stakes disputes. Fons Leijten, who is the head of the corporate litigation department, is experienced in matters concerning acquisitions, public offers and securities. He often acts for clients before Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. The international litigation practice is led by Jeroen Kortmann, who acts as defence counsel in large commercial disputes and is prominent in cross-border litigation. Tim de Greve‘s workload includes contractual and tort disputes, as well as professional liability matters. Daphne Rijkers is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Jeroen Kortmann; Fons Leijten
Other key lawyers:
Tim de Greve; Matthijs Kuijpers: Branda Katan; Daphne Rijkers
Testimonials
‘Stibbe has a high level of skills, both academically and practically’.
‘The individuals are the best in their expertise and they are very pro active and down to earth to communicate with’.
‘Communication, both orally and in writing, is effective in cooperation with the client’.
‘Tim de Greve is an extremely dedicated and ingenious lawyer who remains cheerful under all circumstances’.
‘Tim de Greve is the kind of man you want on your side, not against you’.
‘Excellent people, excellent collaboration, and good team with different levels of experience’.
‘Good litigation experience and skills’.
‘Jeroen Kortmann is a strong litigator, with good stakeholder management, and excellent in depth knowledge’.
Key clients
EssilorLuxottica
Daimler
RWE
Uniper
Onyx
Suzuki Motor Corporation
ING Bank N.V.
ABN Amro
Commerzbank
Rabobank
BP Ltd.
MAN Truck & Bus (part of Volkswagen AG)
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Heineken
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Martinair
ABN AMRO Bank
Box Consultants
BNP Paribas
McCourt Global Sports and Media LLC
Nationale Nederlanden
Barra Energia Do Brasil Petróleo E Gas Ltda.
Steinhoff International Holdings N.V.
Liberty Global
Prysmian
Work highlights
- Advised spectacles maker EssilorLuxottica (whose brands include Ray-Ban and Oakley) in its international arbitration proceedings concerning the over €7bn acquisition of a 76.72% ownership interest in optical retailer GrandVision N.V. from its majority shareholder HAL Holding N.V.
- Defending BP in a worldwide class action before the Amsterdam District Court, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal, the Dutch Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice (ECJ), relating to the 2010 Mexican Gulf oil spill.
- Advising Daimler and Suzuki in relation to the ‘Dieselgate’ emissions scandal.
Netherlands > Employment Tier 1
‘Service-oriented, very accessible, pleasant to work with and always available’, Stibbe’s employment, pensions and incentives team acts for large international brands on a broad range of employment matters. With a strong track record in strategic boardroom issues, the practice also handles disputes and litigation, and employment-related transactional matters. The team is headed by Jaap van SlootenPractice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Stibbe’s employment law team consists of absolute experts in their field’.
‘Top-notch employment advice, leading in the field of compensation and benefits’.
‘Astrid Helstone is the go-to person for any advice on complex regulatory compensation and benefits matters’.
‘They are able to tackle complex issues in a wide range of employment law areas’.
‘They know our company well and have an eye for our needs’.
‘Jaap van Slooten is one of the top lawyers in the Netherlands in the field of employment law’.
‘Jaap van Slooten has an eye for details, but does not lose sight of the bigger picture’.
‘Paul Vestering is always available and we can consult him any time’.
Key clients
ABN AMRO
KLM (part of Air France KLM)
NS (Dutch Railway)
Albert Heijn
Basic Fit
IBM
Uber
Helpling
G-Star
LeasePlan
Bureau Clara Wichmann
Work highlights
- Advising Uber on strategic issues and representing it in proceedings issued by the trade union FNV.
- Successfully filed an objection with the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs against the mandatory application of the fashion collective labour agreement for G-Star.
- Advising LeasePlan on several strategic COVID-19 employment law related matters.
Netherlands > Energy: transactional Tier 1
Well known in the market for advising on high-profile M&A in the sector, Stibbe's energy and infrastructure group has recently handled wind farm, power plant, exploration and production (E&P), carbon capture and storage (CCS) and waste to chemistry (W2C) projects. The practice also undertakes the negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts, financing matters, litigation and regulatory issues. Practice head Martin In de Braekt acts for sponsors, developers, contractors and lenders on finance and construction matters. Counsel Li Wee Toh is recommended for on- and offshore-wind and energy-transition projects.
Practice head(s):
Martin In de Braekt
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Martin In de Braekt’s team remains the energy team to beat in The Netherlands.‘
‘They are a full-service team that delivers everything any complex project or proponent could need.‘
‘True strategic and tactical advice, based on a foundation of 30 years’ experience.‘
‘Martin In de braekt is the best all round energy lawyer in The Netherlands.‘
‘Martin In de Braekt is very experienced and approachable.‘
‘Martin In de Braekt is a trusted advisor.‘
Key clients
Air Liquide
EDF
Eneco
EPZ
Eurus Energy Europe
GE Renewable Energy
innogy
Northland Power Inc.
Ørsted
RWE
SEGRO
Uniper
Tulip Oil
Westermeerwind
W2C (Waste-to-Chemistry) consortium (Air Liquide, Nouryon, Enerkem, Port of Rotterdam, Shell)
Windpark Fryslan
WPD
Work highlights
- Advising Air Liquide in relation to the Porthos-project.
- Advising Tulip Oil Holding on the sale of Tulip Oil Netherlands to Kistos for €220m plus €163m of contingent payments.
- Advising both AG Real Estate/Heylen Warehouses and Belfius Bank on a €16.3m real estate project financing provided by Belfius to a joint venture company of Heylen in relation to the development of multiple solar panel projects by Heylen in the Netherlands.
Netherlands > Environment and planning Tier 1
The environment and planning team at Stibbe consists of ‘a large group of people with all kinds of specialisms, who are truly outstanding to work with’. It provides high-level advice on major planning applications and infrastructure projects, and also handles contentious issues and litigation. Jan Reinier van Angeren acts for public and private sector clients on planning, permits and general public law matters, and Anna Collignon advises energy and chemical-sector clients on litigation and compliance issues. Jan van Oosten is the name to note for development and infrastructure projects; Tom Barkhuysen and Tijn Kortmann are other key practitioners.Practice head(s):
Jan Reinier van Angeren; Anna Collignon; Jan van Oosten; Tom Barkhuysen; Tijn Kortmann
Other key lawyers:
Valérie van‘t Lam
Testimonials
‘Jan van Oosten is very knowledgeable and experienced.‘
‘Jan van Oosten knows the industry, the market and stakeholders and is always available.‘
‘What is best about Stibbe, is that their partners and associates are always up-to-date regarding the particulars of our company and the sector we operate in.‘
‘Stibbe truly feels like an extension of your company.‘
‘Anna Collignon is very knowledgeable and she excels as a litigator in court hearings.‘
‘Jan van Oosten is not only a highly skilled professional, but with his years of experience is a pleasant business partner to have on your team.‘
‘Jan van Oosten’s natural seniority and in-depth knowledge of complex legal questions, gives our company the extra legal power we often need.‘
‘The public law team within Stibbe is well organised.‘
Key clients
Afvalzorg
Ahold
Air Liquide
Albemarle
Circuit Park Zandvoort
DAF Trucks
DSM
DVM
Energy Production Company Zeeland
Ernst & Young Accountants
Greif
GroenLeven
Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM)
McDonald’s
NAM
Neinver
Normec
PostNL
Pallas
Praxis
RWE
Municipalities: Purmerend, Leeuwarden, Almere, Amstelveen, Amsterdam, Leiden and BEL-combinatie (Municipalities of Blaricum, Eemnes and Laren)
Provinces: Noord-Holland
Schiphol Airport
Sibelco
Smurfit Kappa
Urenco
Work highlights
- Assisting the municipality of Purmerend in a case that concerns distance requirements around LPG filling stations and the compatibility of the principle of formal legal force with EU law.
- Advising motor racing track Circuit Park Zandvoort on the preparation and application of necessary permits and exemptions for the hosting of a Formula 1 race, including environmental, building and water permits among other matters.
- Advising and assist Groenleven in litigation on many large-scale solar projects.
Netherlands > EU and competition Tier 1
Stibbe has an enviable reputation in the competition arena, with its team demonstrating strong credentials in major domestic and EU/global conduct investigations and merger control. In addition, it also has an excellent record acting as defence counsel in follow-on damages actions in the Netherlands. In 2020, Floris ten Have and practice head Rein Wesseling led the advice to Viatris on the EU competition aspects of its $50bn merger with Pfizer’s Upjohn business. They are also working with Christof SwaakPractice head(s):
Rein Wesseling
Other key lawyers:
Christof Swaak; Jeroen Kortmann; Floris ten Have; Roos Elemans; Stijn de Jong
Testimonials
‘The Stibbe competition team has great expertise, which they apply in a very pragmatic manner. They are very customer focused and quick in responding.’
‘The team at Stibbe is simply the best. There is no comparison to other teams.’
‘Rein Wesseling is a great lawyer, and more importantly, a pleasure to work with. And rightly a tier-one lawyer. Additionally, I have never seen a better associate than Stijn de Jong. If you are talking about up-and-coming lawyers Stijn is the one you need to focus on.’
Key clients
ABN AMRO
Air France-KLM
Air Liquide
APG
Atos
Barloworld
Beiersdorf
Biscuit International
British American Tobacco
Buma-Stemra
citizenM
Commerzbank
Credit Suisse
Deloitte
Eneco
Essity
ExxonMobil
Heijmans
Heineken
ICL
Janssen De Jong
KKR
Kuehne + Nagel
Lanxess
Maersk
Mars
MAN
NVB (Dutch Banking Association)
Panasonic
PostNL
ProRail
Prysmian
RWE
Schindler
Smurfit Kappa
Technische Unie
Viatris
Vodafone
voestalpine
Work highlights
- Representing Credit Suisse in investigations by the European Commission into (i) the foreign exchange (FX) markets and (ii) the US Dollars denominated supra-sovereign, sovereign and agency (SSA) bonds markets.
- Representing British American Tobacco in an investigation by the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) into conduct in the tobacco industry.
- Represented the Dutch railway operator NS in a seminal case in the Netherlands concerning alleged abuse of dominance. The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) imposed a record fine of €41m on NS. In May 2021, the court rendered its final judgment that NS does not have a dominant position on the railway network and therefore could not abuse such a position for a public transportation tender. With this decision, the NS is now finally released from this record fine imposed on it.
Netherlands > Fraud and white-collar crime Tier 1
Under the leadership of Daan Doorenbos and Muriël Rosing, Stibbe’s corporate criminal law team continues to handle advisory work and litigation for large corporate clients and senior executives. The practice is ‘able to combine the strength of a large firm with niche capabilities in criminal law’ and is well versed in internal investigations and those brought by regulatory authorities, which are often international in scope. Doorenbos is recommended for financial crime matters, including money laundering and market abuse, while Rosing handles compliance, fraud and corruption matters.Practice head(s):
Daan Doorenbos; Muriël Rosing
Testimonials
‘Without a doubt, Stibbe has the best white-collar crime team of all the large law firms in the Netherlands’.
‘They have a direct approach and are ready to fight for their clients if necessary, but are also willing to compromise if needed’.
‘Daan Doorenbos is likely the smartest and most educated white-collar crime lawyer around’.
‘Daan Doorenbos stands out by his flawless off-the-bat knowledge of the law’.
‘Muriël Rosing is outstanding, not only for her expertise, but also for her personal client-handling skills’.
‘They bring a wealth of knowledge, not just in internal investigations, compliance and other forms of services but especially in criminal prosecution’.
‘Muriël Rosing is an excellent white-collar and criminal law partner with keen eye for detail, bringing both excellent legal knowledge with pragmatic approaches to solving complex client cases’.
‘Daan Doorenbos and his team are top notch’.
Netherlands > Tax Tier 1
Stibbe‘s first-rate tax team works closely with other departments to provide seamless support on high-profile and complex M&A, reorganisations and capital markets transactions. In addition, one of the members of the group is Maarten de Bruin, who is sought after for real estate and finance-related tax matters. In a recent highlight, Jeroen Smits and senior associate Lotte Boon advised InPost (as the issuer) and selling shareholder Advent on the tax aspects of the IPO of InPost on Euronext Amsterdam. Beyond undertaking transactional work, the tax team assists clients with investment fund structurings, and it also advises on EU law and tax treaties, as well as VAT and executive management schemes. Elsewhere, tax controversies are another key area of strength; Reinout de Boer is a name to note in this space. Michael Molenaars is the head of the team, which also includes counsel Johan Vrolijk.Practice head(s):
Michael Molenaars
Other key lawyers:
Jeroen Smits; Maarten de Bruin; Reinout de Boer; Johan Vrolijk; Lotte Boon; Rogier van der Struyk
Testimonials
‘The team is extremely responsive to transaction timing and coordinates exceptionally well with counsel in other jurisdictions.’
‘Excellent performance, highly proactive and skilled team makes the firm one of the top in the Netherlands.’
‘Reinout de Boer is an outstanding tax lawyer. His approach and technical skills enable urgent, complex and sensitive matters to run smoothly and achieve the desired results.’
‘The team at Stibbe has deep technical knowledge of the relevant tax issues and is able to couple this with a practical understanding of our needs and wishes. They are able to explain very technical issues in a simple manner so that the management team is able to understand them.’
‘What I specifically value in Jeroen Smits, the lead partner, is his sharp analysis of the technical tax issue at hand and his ability to explain complicated tax issues in a simple manner. This gives me and the rest of my team comfort and confidence in the decisions we take in respect of these matters.’
Key clients
Adevinta
Accel KKR
Aquiline Capital Partners
Nuvei
Odyssey Hotel Group
Providence Equity Partners
Avista Capital Partners
Technology Crossover Ventures
Schneider Electric
Investcorp
Insight Venture Partners
Rhone Capital
Bain
Heineken
Blackstone
Quadrant Capital
Cimpress
Wright Medical Group
AccorInvest
Euronext
NXP
APG
Apollo
ICE
Work highlights
- Advised private equity house Rhône Capital and CSM Bakery Solutions on the €650m sale of its CSM Ingredients business to Investindustrial.
- Acted as lead counsel to InPost (the issuer) and selling shareholder Advent on the IPO of InPost on Euronext Amsterdam.
- Advised AccorInvest on the corporate and tax aspects of the €4,5bn restructuring of AccorInvest’s existing corporate loan and the granting of a state guaranteed €477m loan by its existing lenders and was prompted by the impact of Covid-19 on the worldwide operations of AccorInvest.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: asset finance and structured finance Tier 2
On the asset finance side, Stibbe is widely recognised for its strengths in aircraft and ship finance transactions, as well as sale and leasebeack transactions. Energy sector borrowing base transactions are another driver of activity. Elsewhere, the team is equally adept at handling a myriad of structured finance and securitisation transactions; the workload in this space includes matters involving real estate securitisation (residential and commercial), life insurance portfolios, commodities, tax receivables and CDOs, as well as whole business securitisation. In a key development, the group was strengthened by the arrivals of Marieke Driessen and Niek Groenendijk from Simmons & Simmons in January 2021. Driessen co-heads the practice with Rein van Helden and Maarten de Bruin, who are advising Crédit Agricole as arranger on the trade receivables securitisation programme for OCI.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ABN AMRO
AIG
Ammega
Antalis
Apax Partners
APG
Bain Capital
Barclays
BNP Paribas
British American Tobacco
Citibank
Crédit Agricole
DBRS Ratings
ING
Fitch Ratings
GE Renewable Energy
Goldman Sachs
ING
Intertrust
INNIO
IQ-EQ
ITOCHU
J.P. Morgan
KKR
Lloyds Bank
Lufthansa
Marubeni
Mitsui
MODEC
Morgan Stanley
Natixis
NIBC
Nordea
Opel Financial Services
PSA Finance No
Q-Park No
Société Générale
Smurfit Kappa
Tarkett
Temper
UniCredit
Vitol
Wehkamp
Wright Medical Group
Work highlights
- Advised Smurfit Kappa on the amendment of its securitisation facilities. Under the programmes Smurfit Kappa utilises its receivables in Austria, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands. It has a €230m accounts receivable securitisation programme maturing in June 2023, and a €200m accounts receivable securitisation programme maturing in February 2022.
- Advised client Ammega as originator on the set-up of a complex receivables factoring programme arranged by BNP Paribas.
- Acted as lead adviser to NIBC on the annual update of NIBC’s €20bn debt issuance programme, which also includes structured notes, as well as issuances thereunder including NIBC’s inaugural €750m Green Bonds.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 2
Stibbe has a highly active borrower-side practice, with it advising clients on transactions involving acquisition finance, syndicated lending, real estate finance, project finance and debt refinancing, among other areas. In a key development, the firm made a significant investment in its banking and finance offering by hiring Marieke Driessen and senior associate Niek Groenendijk from Simmons & Simmons in January 2021. Driessen, who is dual-qualified to practise English and Dutch law, co-heads the team with Maarten de Bruin and Rein van Helden. Reflective of the firm’s strength in cross-border mandates, recent highlights included van Helden and senior associate Barbra Bulsing assisting Adevinta with the finance aspects of its $9.2bn acquisition of eBay Classifieds Group.Practice head(s):
Maarten de Bruin; Rein van Helden; Marieke Driessen
Other key lawyers:
Robert Steeg; Niek Groenendijk; Suzanne van Boheemen; Barbra Bulsing
Testimonials
‘Marieke Driessen – we have worked with Marieke for several years, and we followed her when she moved to Stibbe. She has excellent knowledge of financing contracts, understands perfectly what we need as a borrower and is a good, persistent but fair negotiator. Marieke is easy to reach and quick to respond and delivers high-quality products.’
Key clients
Accel-KKR
AccorInvest
Advent International
Aedifica
AG Heylen Solar
Alois Kober
Ammeraal Beltech
Apax Partners
APG
Ardagh
ASM International
Athora
Axia
Bain Capital
Ballast Nedam
Banijay
Basic-Fit
Baupost Group
BCTN
Blackstone
British American Tobacco
Bugaboo
Carestream Health
Cerberus
Cimpress
Constellium
Core Equity
Ctac
Dossche Mills
Eastman Kodak
Elementis
EssilorLuxottica
ExxonMobil
Evos
Freeport-McMoRan
Frigoglass
Getinge
Hearthside
Heijmans
Heineken
HEMA
Holland Casino
ICL Group
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
Intertrust
ICL
IQ-EQ
Irish Life
KKR
KPS Capital Partners
Lindsay Goldberg
Lodha Group
Louis Vuitton
Lufthansa
Mars
Marubeni
Mitiska
Nextmune
NORRES
Opel Financial Services
PostNL
Q-Park
Rhône Capital
Robert Bosch
Smurfit Kappa
Time Warner
T.J. Ljungberg
Vandemoortele
Warburg Pincus
Wessanen
Whirlpool
Work highlights
- Advised Basic-Fit on a number of notable finance transactions, including in relation to Covid-19 pandemic difficulties in the sector.
- Advised HEMA’s management board on the implementation of a complex multijurisdictional restructuring and recapitalisation process. The transaction was very complex due to the multiple layers of debt and the various stakeholders of HEMA. The transaction was significant as HEMA is one of the largest retailers in the Netherlands, with 19,000 employees in nine countries.
- The firm has been very active in the container terminal industry, advising leading terminal operators Evos, BCTN and Koole on substantial refinancing facilities, often accompanied by complex restructurings and reorganisations.
Netherlands > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 2
Stibbe is prominent in large deals in the Netherlands and further afield in Europe, with it being able to advise on Dutch, EU and English law on the ground in Amsterdam and in joint collaboration with London-based firms. The transactional and advisory practice was strengthened by the arrivals of Marieke Driessen (who is Dutch and English-law qualified) and senior associate Niek Groenendijk from Simmons & Simmons in January 2021. Driessen co-heads the group with Maarten de Bruin and Rein Van Helden. The team has extensive expertise in areas such as real estate finance, syndicated lending, leveraged finance, project finance, corporate finance and restructurings, among various others. In a recent mandate, van Helden and Groenendijk advised JP Morgan on the financing aspects of TA Associates’ acquisition of Unit4, in addition to advising private debt asset management firm Arcmont on a debt and equity investment related to the acquisition.Practice head(s):
Maarten de Bruin; Rein van Helden; Marieke Driessen
Other key lawyers:
Robert Steeg; Niek Groenendijk; Suzanne van Boheemen; Barbra Bulsing
Key clients
ABN AMRO
Allied Irish Banks
ANZ
Aozora Bank
Ardian
Ares Management
Bank of China
Bank of Ireland
Barclays
Belfius Bank
BlackRock
Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten
BNP Paribas
Cerberus
Citibank
Credit Suisse
Danske Bank
DBS Bank
Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Hypo
European Investment Bank
Goldman Sachs
ING
Insight Investment Management
JP Morgan
Kartesia
Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg
Lloyds Bank
Mizuho Bank
Morgan Stanley
MUFG Bank
Natixis
NIBC
Nordea
Nederlandse Waterschapsbank
Royal Bank of Canada
Santander
Sberbank
Société Générale
Toronto-Dominion Bank
UBS
Unicredit
Work highlights
- Advised the European Investment Bank (EIB) on the amendments to the existing facilities provided to Allego in connection with its business combination with Spartan, a SPAC sponsored by Apollo Global Management.
- Advised Kartesia, the European specialist provider of capital solutions for small and mid-sized companies, on its €75m debt and equity investment in HeadFirst Group
- Advised an ad hoc committee of noteholders on the restructuring of notes issued by DTEK Finance PLC. DTEK Finance PLC and DTEK Energy B.V.
Netherlands > Capital markets: debt Tier 2
Stibbe‘s debt capital markets practice was significantly strengthened by the arrivals of Marieke Driessen and senior associate Niek Groenendijk from Simmons & Simmons in January 2021. Driessen, who is Dutch and English law-qualified, has almost 25 years of experience in this space. She co-heads the practice with Rein van Helden, who recently advised SBM Offshore and its subsidiary Guara Norte on an $850m bonds issuance; this was SBM Offshore’s first issuance of a 144A/Reg S bond. Elsewhere, the group’s workload covers EMTN and commercial paper programmes, Eurobonds and convertibles, among other matters.Practice head(s):
Rein van Helden; Marieke Driessen
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Adevinta
ASM International
Bain Capital
Barclays
Blackstone
BNP Paribas
British American Tobacco
Cimpress
Cinven
Citigroup
Constellium
Credit Suisse
DBRS Ratings
Deutsche Bank
Frigoglass
Fyber
Groupe PSA
IQ EQ
ING
Intertrust
J.P. Morgan
Goldman Sachs
Marubeni
Mitsui
Modec
Morgan Stanley
PostNL
Robert Bosch
Smurfit Kappa
Steinhoff International
Work highlights
- Advising Adevinta on two bond issues of more than €1bn in total to partly finance the acquisition of eBay Classifieds Group. eBay Classifieds Group operates a portfolio of leading marketplace brands in 13 countries, including Marktplaats in the Netherlands.
- Acted as lead adviser to NIBC Bank on the annual update of its €20bn debt issuance programme, which also includes issuances thereunder, including NIBC’s inaugural €750m green bonds.
- Advised an ad hoc committee of noteholders on the restructuring of notes issued by DTEK Finance Plc.
Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2
Stibbe’s digital economy team leverages experts from the firm’s civil and administrative, IT and employment teams to handle a broad range of data issues with particular expertise in cloud contracting work; it recently advised the Dutch State on its move towards cloud computing methods. Employment group head Jaap van SlootenOther key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We dealt with Stibbe as part of a data protection project.’
‘Able to not only listen and act on challenges presented, but also asks for constructive feedback on their reactions so the outcome is a collective “product”.’
‘Approaching problems from different angles and considering issues from multiple points of view; open to criticism on deliverables. Delivering on their commitments to us, as a customer. Upbeat attitude; beat and not just meet deadlines.’
Key clients
Q-Park
Agendia
The Dutch State
Dutch Police
Mercedes-Benz
Royal Reesink
asr
Schoeller Allibert
Ahold
Hays
Nuvei Corporation
Schneider Electric
Adevinta
Technology Crossover Ventures
Accel KKR
Songtradr
Work highlights
- Acting as trusted adviser for the Dutch State on its strategic software supplier management, including recently assisting the Dutch State with the renegotiation of Oracle’s standard data processing terms for the benefit of the Dutch central government.
- Advised Q-Park on the (re)structuring of its worldwide data protection corporate governance and on data protection solutions for new business initiatives.
- Advising Agendia on its general data protection compliance and on various data protection arrangements with partners and customers of Agendia.
Netherlands > Energy: regulatory Tier 2
The energy and industry department at Stibbe handles both transactional and regulatory matters. Well-known for its experience in M&A, the practice also handles projects work, contracts, financing and disputes. On the regulatory side, the practice is known for its expertise in licensing, subsidies, electricity and gas sector regulation, CO₂ taxes, climate change policy and emissions allowances. Martin In de Braekt heads the practice and counts sponsors, developers, contractors and lenders among his clients.
Practice head(s):
Martin In de Braekt
Other key lawyers:
Anna Collignon; Li Wee Toh; Valérie van‘t Lam
Testimonials
‘Martin In de Braekt is very approachable and has a deep knowledge of how thinks work in the Dutch energy market.‘
‘Trusted advisor, very responsive.‘
‘Very connected to developments in the Dutch energy market.‘
‘Particularly knowledgeable regarding trends in the renewable energy sector in the Netherlands and related government policy developments.‘
‘Martin In de Braekt is an excellent lawyer and trusted advisor on energy regulatory matters and related transactions.‘
Key clients
Air Liquide
EDF
Eneco
EPZ
Eurus Energy Europe
GE Renewable Energy
innogy
Northland Power
Ørsted
RWE
SEGRO
Uniper
Tulip Oil
Westermeerwind
W2C (Waste-to-Chemistry – a consortium of Air Liquide, Nouryon, Enerkem, Port of Rotterdam, Shell)
Windpark Fryslan
WPD
Work highlights
- Advising Air Liquide in respect of the Porthos project.
- Advising Tulip Oil Holding on the sale of Tulip Oil Netherlands to Kistos for €220m plus €163m of contingent payments.
- Advising both AG Real Estate/Heylen Warehouses and Belfius Bank on a €16.3m real estate project financing provided by Belfius to a joint venture company of AG Heylen in relation to the development of multiple solar panel projects by AG Heylen in the Netherlands.
Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology Tier 2
The team at Stibbe team handles a range of ICT contracting for government agencies and medium to large private companies ranging from outsourcing contracts to the IT aspects of corporate and financing deals. The practice is especially adept at software licensing coupled with advising on the attendant copyright complications. In addition to its strong fintech expertise, the practice advises clients from a broad range of industries, including the automotive, energy and insurance sectors. Online payment platform operators also turn to the practice. Senior associate Roderik Vrolijk is noted for his specialism in financial/securities regulatory matters and advising on fintech; payment cards, consumer credit and e-money lending. Since publication, Judica Krikke left the firm.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is extremely qualified in its field of expertise. The team is very competent in making complex matters accessible. They are all approachable nice people.’
‘The team members are able to look at a case from a different angle. Not only from a legal perspective, but from a strategic angle as well.’
‘The team has a more than average knowledge of IT legal matters.’
‘The team has a strength to combine theoretical knowledge with a practical approach.’
Key clients
The Dutch State
Royal Flora Holland (RFH)
Q-park
Daimler
ING
BNP Paribas
VU University Amsterdam
a.s.r.
Royal Reesink
HBM Machines
The Dutch Association of Insurers (Verbond voor Verzekeraars)
Lucy Software
Das Rechtsbijstand
Every Angle
Hays
Pymetrics
Movigo
Ordina
Ahold
Uber
Helpling and Temper
Payment and electronic money services: Centtrip, Dyme, Argentex, Quintes, Delivery Hero, Safened-Fourthline, Millbank FX, Finos, Payvision, Acapture
Schneider Electric
Nuvei Corporation
Adevinta Technology
Technology Crossover Ventures
Ardian
Accel KKR
Rhone Capital and The Chatterjee Group
Songtradr
Work highlights
- Advising the Dutch State on a continuous basis on the reshaping of its strategic supplier relations with a.o. Oracle and SAP, including the renegotiation of Oracle cloud terms and advising on a strategic framework agreement with SAP for the Dutch central government.
- Advised Royal Flora since 2013 on all its major IT matters, contracting and disputes, including assisting with a renegotiation of the essential outsourcing of vital IT functions with ICT supplier Conclusion.
- Advised Q-Park on its transformation from a real estate company to a parking services supplier, e.g. the development of its parking as a service (PaSS) solution, including on the set-up of the solution, compliant digital payment procedures, drafting of contracts terms, app terms, and third-party IT supplier contracts.
Netherlands > Private equity Tier 2
With offices in London, New York and the Benelux region, Stibbe serves as lead counsel in both local and cross-border private equity transactions, acting on an array of investment, acquisition and exit transactions. Practice head Björn van der Klip, a specialist in company takeover and equity capital market deals, is routinely instructed on cross-border M&A, leveraging his experience of practising in the US and UK in the process.Practice head(s):
Key clients
Apax Partners
Apollo
Ardian
Avedon Capital Partners
Audax Private Equity
Avista Capital Partners
Aquiline Capital Partners
Bain Capital
BC Partners
Blackstone
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Dasym Investment Strategies
Egeria
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking
General Atlantic
H.I.G. Capital
HPE Growth Capital
Insight Venture Partners
Investcorp
Investindustrial
KKR
KPS Capital Partners
Lone Star
Lindsay Goldberg
Montagu Private Equity
OMERS Private Equity
PAI Partners
Partners Group
Providence Equity Partners
Quadrant Capital Advisors
Rhône Group
Silver Lake Partners
TCV
The Carlyle Group
Unitas Capital
Vision Capital
Vitruvian Partners
Warburg Pincus
Netherlands > Project finance and PFI Tier 2
Stibbe provides experience in a range of project finance issues and combines expertise in banking, construction, procurement and regulatory matters. The firm is active in the key areas of infrastructure, data centres, public buildings, energy issues and water ways, both nationally and internationally. The team is co-led by David Orobio de Castro, who specialises in projects, project finance work, real estate issues and tenders; energy and industry sector specialist Martin In de Braekt; Ingmar de Groot, who focuses on projects; banking and finance expert Rein Van Helden; and Marieke Driessen, who joined from Simmons & Simmons in 2021 and brings expertise in banking, capital markets, structured finance and project finance work.Practice head(s):
David Orobio de Castro; Martin In de Braekt; Ingmar de Groot; Rein van Helden; Marieke Driessen
Other key lawyers:
Boris Cammelbeeck; Valérie van ‘t Lam
Testimonials
‘Stibbe has a very solid team of competent lawyers all of whom work to deliver a prompt and high quality service. There is good depth within the team and a good level of expertise.’
‘David Orobio de Castro – an exceptional lawyer who is also a valued business adviser and leads the team in a most competent manner. Boris Cammelbeeck – Boris is a very dependable lawyer who manages the majority of our day to day affairs. He is always willing to pitch in and is effective at moving things forward. Valérie van ‘t Lam – one of the leading experts on planning matters in the Netherlands and a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
Macquarie Capital
EIB, KBC, Korea Development Bank, Belfius Bank, KfW, BNG and SMBC, Natixis, MEAG, Samsung Life Insurance
ING
Citigroup, Inc.
Heijmans and Facilicom
AG Real Estate/Heylen Warehouses
Work highlights
- Advised Macquarie Capital, as sponsor of the project, on the tender, contracting and reaching financial close the €850m PPP Project A9 Badhoevedorp-Holendrecht.
- Advised the lenders, consisting of a mix of bank lenders and the EIB, in the largest PFI transaction of the recent years, providing finance to BAAK Blankenburg-Verbinding B.V. (a consortium consisting of Ballast Nedam, DEME and Macquarie Capital) on reaching financial close in the €1bn A24 Blankenburg connection project.
- Acting as legal counsel to the consortium consisting of Heijmans and Facilicom in relation to the Design, Build, Financing and 30-year Maintenance (DBFM) of the new premises for the Amsterdam Courts.
Netherlands > Real estate Tier 2
The real estate team at Stibbe is often involved in high-value and high-profile real estate projects in the Benelux region. It has a strong focus on transactional work, financings and leasing issues, and also handles tax structuring, administrative law, construction law and procurement matters. The team, which has considerable experience both domestically and internationally, is headed up by David Orobio de Castro , who is particularly experienced in project finance transactions. Counsel Boris Cammelbeeck advises on real estate developments, and counts multinational retail chains, banks, developers and foreign investors among his clients.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Stibbe has profound knowledge of the real estate business, locally but also with relevant reference to cross-border projects’.
‘The team and individual members can listen, are able to raise the questions behind the questions to efficiently find the root cause of the matter’.
Key clients
Aedifica
Granite REIT
SEGRO
NEINVER
Archer Hotel Capital
Dalpha Real Estate (formerly named Dasym)
Forum Estates
Kinepolis, Holland Casino, Home Invest, Even Management, CityID apartments
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM)
FedEx / TNT
Intertrust
Holland Casino
Louis Vuitton
Christian Dior
Genmab and Merus
AccorInvest
Work highlights
- Advised Aedifica on all its acquisitions and leasing of care and nursing homes in the Netherlands and the further expansion of its healthcare real estate portfolio in the Netherlands.
- Advised Granite REIT, a Canadian-based Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), in relation to the acquisition and lease of two warehouses of over 32,000m2 in Nijmegen.
- Advised SEGRO, the largest industrial property investment and development company in Europe, in relation to (almost) all its acquisitions, lease and development projects in the Netherlands.
Netherlands > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
The restructuring and insolvency team at Stibbe provides advisory and litigation services to both domestic and international clients. Members of the team are often appointed by the courts to act as a bankruptcy trustee or administrator in suspension of payment proceedings. With an international network, the firm is well equipped to handle cross-border matters and is active in the financial, energy, healthcare, retail and real estate sectors. Toni van HeesPractice head(s):
Toni van Hees; Job van Hooff
Other key lawyers:
Gertjan Boekraad; Rein van Helden; Marieke Driessen; Daisy Nijkamp
Testimonials
‘They have a very practical approach and have an outstanding understanding of cross-border issues’.
‘They are my firm of reference in The Netherlands for Spanish/Dutch cross-border files’.
‘Job Van Hooff and Daisy Nijkamp demonstrated high availability and quick responses to the client’.
Key clients
a.s.r.
Bain Capital
DeepOcean
Dutch State
Enerray DT B.V.
EY
Former Supervisory Board members of SNS
Getronics (Digitran Innovations B.V. and PomGen Holdings B.V.)
Goldman Sachs
ING Bank N.V.
Intertrust
Management Board of HEMA
Nomura
Noteholders of DTEK Finance Plc
PwC
Stichting Humanitas
Work highlights
- Advised the DeepOcean group on its restructuring via three parallel restructuring plans under the new Part 26A of the UK Companies Act 2006.
- Advising an ad hoc committee of noteholders on the restructuring of the 10.75% Senior PIK Toggle Notes due 2024 issued by DTEK Finance PLC with total liabilities worth approx. $1.5–2bn.
- Advised HEMA’s management board on the implementation of a complex multi-jurisdictional restructuring and recapitalisation process. The outstanding debt (prior to restructuring) amounts to approx. €830m.
Netherlands > Investment funds Tier 3
Belgium > Tax
Stibbe‘s tax offering encompasses transactional and funds taxation, real estate, and indirect taxation, as well as transfer pricing issues, with strong domestic and international capabilities thanks to the firm’s Benelux and global platforms. As such, clients include a combination of Belgian and international companies and investment funds, with work including standard M&A, real estate and other asset investments, and capital markets-related work including listings and private placements. The team is led by Wim Panis, a specialist in real estate and indirect taxation, while Henk Verstraete has a strong record in transactional tax, and is active in the funds sector. Counsel Giovanni Smet advises on international tax treaties and transfer pricing. Lizelotte De Maeyer was promoted to counsel in January 2022, and has particular expertise in tax procedure.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Henk Verstraete; Giovanni Smet; Lizelotte De Maeyer
Testimonials
‘Dedicated with passion. Very knowledgeable and flexible. Good mix of various sub areas of taxation.’
‘They are engaged, respectful and comprehensive.’
‘The practice is very in-depth and knowledgeable. They are digging everywhere they need to.’
‘The team is skilled at explaining complicated European tax issues to a US-based multinational. The communication is concise and practical.’
‘Wim Panis quickly assessed how to communicate effectively with a number of client stakeholders ranging from the general counsel to paralegals to finance managers.’
Key clients
Sofindev
Aldi
Droia
Mitiska
Union (UIR)
Refundit
KBC and various entities of the KBC group (KBC Asset Management, KBC Real Estate)
Storm
Vertellus
Proximus
Qrf
Distrilog
Belfius
Gimv
Bridgestone
BNPP
Real Dolmen
DP World
BIL
Work highlights
- Advised a client active in the real estate sector in one of 2020’s largest corporate real estate transactions in Belgium.
- Advised Sofindev on the sale of an IT company and the acquisition of a minority stake in another IT company.
- Advising Antwerp Port Authority on its combination with the Port of Zeebrugge to create the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
Stibbe > Firm Profile
From its main offices in Amsterdam, Brussels and Luxembourg, together with a branch office in London, Stibbe handles complex legal challenges both locally and cross-border. By understanding the commercial objectives of clients, their position in the market and their sector or industry, Stibbe can render suitable and effective advice. From an international perspective, Stibbe works closely with other top-tier firms on cross-border matters in various jurisdictions. These relationships are non-exclusive enabling Stibbe to assemble tailor-made integrated teams of lawyers with the best expertise and contacts for each specific project. This guarantees efficient coordination on cross-border transactions throughout a multitude of legal areas, irrespective of their nature and complexity.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | Maarten de Bruin | maarten.debruin@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 03 80 |
Capital markets | Derk Lemstra | derk.lemstra@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 03 50 |
Competition and regulation | Rein Wesseling | rein.wesseling@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 03 07 |
Corporate litigation | Fons Leijten | fons.leijten@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 04 09 |
Dispute resolution | Toni van Hees | toni.vanhees@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 01 11 |
Employment, pensions and incentives | Jaap van Slooten | jaap.vanslooten@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 06 51 |
Energy and natural resources | Martin In de Braekt | martin.indebraekt@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 02 42 |
Environment and planning | Jan Reinier van Angeren | janreinier.vanangeren@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 01 95 |
Financial regulatory | Rogier Raas | rogier.raas@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 05 90 |
Insolvency and restructuring | Job van Hooff | job.vanhooff@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 06 71 |
IP/IT communications | Judica Krikke | judica.krikke@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 02 12 |
M&A | Egbert Vroom | egbert.vroom@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 02 92 |
Notarial | Manon Cremers | manon.cremers@Stibbe.com | +31 20 546 04 08 |
Private equity | Björn van der Klip | bjorn.vanderklip@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 01 06 |
Real estate | David Orobio de Castro | david.orobiodecastro@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 01 65 |
Tax | Michael Molenaars | michael.molenaars@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 06 38 |
White-collar crime | Daan Doorenbos | daan.doorenbos@stibbe.com | +31 20 546 01 82 |
Lawyer Profiles
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![]() | Mr Tom Barkhuysen | Tom specialises in administrative law, compliance and sanctions, environmental, housing, education, licensing,… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Barbara Bier | Barbara specialises in (financial) restructurings, codes of conduct/ethics, corporate governance, capital protection… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Gertjan Boekraad | Gertjan specialises in complex commercial litigation. In legal proceedings, he represents a… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Anna Collignon | Anna specialises in the complex areas of environmental and planning law, enforcement… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Manon Cremers | Manon specialises in corporate law, particularly in relation to mergers and acquisitions,… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Eva Das | Eva specialises in mergers and acquisitions including private and public M&A, private… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Daan Doorenbos | Daan specialises in corporate criminal law, including investigations into alleged fraud and… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Astrid Helstone | Astrid advises and litigates in individual and collective labour law matters, including… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Martin In de Braekt | Martin has a wide range of experience in the Energy and Industrial… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Heleen Kersten | Heleen specialises in mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, corporate law and… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Jeroen Kortmann | Jeroen heads Stibbe’s International Litigation Group. He acts as defence counsel in… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Tijn Kortmann | Tijn specialises in administrative, environmental and planning, and property law. His work… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Fons Leijten | Fons specialises in corporate litigation and arbitration, especially in M&A and corporate… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Derk Lemstra | Derk specialises in capital markets and corporate governance. He advises on all… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Michael Molenaars | Michael head of the Tax practice group of Stibbe. He specialises in… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr David Orobio de Castro | David heads Stibbe’s Real Estate Practice. He has extensive experience in real… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Rogier Raas | Rogier specialises in banking, securities and financial services regulation. He acts as… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Pieter Schütte | Pieter focuses on capital markets and corporate transactions. Experience includes advising on… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Christof Swaak | Christof is the head of our competition and regulation practice in New… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Paul Vestering | Paul specialises in employment and pension law, with advice work and litigation.… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Egbert Vroom | Jaap litigates for mainly listed companies against unions and works councils regarding… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Rein Wesseling | Rein specialises in complex merger control cases, state aid and cartel litigation.… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Duco de Boer | Duco is a partner in the Amsterdam office and specialises in general… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Maarten de Bruin | Maarten is member of the practice groups Tax Law and Finance. His… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Tim de Greve | Tim has proven expertise and knowledge in a wide range of areas… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Ingmar de Groot | Ingmar co heads Stibbe’s Construction Practice. His expertise spans every aspect of… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Floris ten Have | With his expertise in all areas of EU and Dutch competition law,… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Jan Reinier van Angeren | Jan Reinier specialises in administrative and public law. His work includes advising… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Toni van Hees | Toni is senior-partner in Stibbe’s Commercial Litigation Department. He specialises in complex… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Jan van Oosten | Jan provides strategic advice to guide his clients through the continuously developing… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Jaap van Slooten | Jaap litigates against unions and works councils regarding collective employment issues, like… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Björn van der Klip | Björn is a partner in Stibbe’s corporate department and heads its private… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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Corporate Social Responsibility
As a reputable, international law firm, we feel a strong sense of responsibility for the development of a more sustainable society. This is why we ensure that CSR remains an integral part of our firm and culture.
First and foremost, our CSR contribution to society is rooted in effective legal advice and relevant pro bono work. We use our knowledge and expertise to advise organisations that otherwise do not have access to high-quality legal advice. In doing so, we opt for the more complex legal issues with social relevance, or cases that set a legal precedent.
Furthermore, we believe that when people are able to develop to their full potential, this contributes to a better, safer, more diverse and prosperous society. Therefore, we enable young people to seize opportunities, pursue their dreams and ambitions, and overcome any obstacles that stand in the way of their personal growth. We do this by entering into partnerships with organisations that help children and young adults develop knowledge and skills they can use to build a good future. In addition, we work with institutions that enable young talent to develop to the highest level.
Diversity & Inclusion
The world around us is changing rapidly. A greater variety of skills is needed, both in society and in the workplace, to find solutions to increasingly complex problems. We must therefore look beyond cultural, financial, religious, political and regional boundaries and be able to work and live alongside people who are different from each other.
Diversity and inclusion have been high on Stibbe’s agenda for years. To provide our clients with high-quality legal advice, we need people who bring in different views, ideas and experiences. In addition to people’s qualities and skills, a diverse composition of teams in areas such as gender, sexual orientation, skin colour, cultural and socio-economic background, religion, disability and age is indispensable. An inclusive culture is essential so that everyone feels at home and can be themselves at Stibbe, and has the opportunity to develop to their full, unique potential.
Both in the legal sector and within our own firm there is still much to be gained in this area. To further embed diversity and inclusion in our culture, services and working methods, we set up activities and partnerships that focus on attracting, retaining and growing diverse talent and on working together in an inclusive way, both internally and externally. In addition, we support initiatives aimed at promoting diversity within our sector and in the business community as a whole, and we participate in social debate where necessary and relevant.
Stibbe is pleased to be one of the founding members of the Legal Diversity & Inclusion Alliance (LDIA), a collective effort by several law firms in Belgium. By joining the LDIA, member firms affirm their commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, exchanging good practices on diversity and inclusion, and raising awareness of non-discrimination and diversity issues by combining efforts in organising events, workshops, trainings, etc
- Banking and finance: Financial services regulatory
- Capital markets: equity
- Commercial, corporate and M&a
- Construction
- Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation
- Employment
- Energy: transactional
- Environment and planning
- EU and competition
- Fraud and white-collar crime
- Tax
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance: asset finance and structured finance
- Banking and finance: Borrower side
- Banking and finance: lender or arranger side
- Capital markets: debt
- Data privacy and data protection
- Energy: regulatory
- Industry focus: Information technology
- Private equity
- Project finance and PFI
- Real estate
- Restructuring and insolvency
Firm Rankings
- Belgium > Tax