AKD > Eindhoven, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘The advice and feedback offered is based upon long lasting experience and updated knowledge. This has proven to be very helpful.’

‘Legal knowledge (support) and availability of Gerrit van der Veen is very good.’

‘The AKD team is very competent and reliable. Working with the team is extremely pleasant. Their knowledge is outstanding.’

‘Competent, engaged, helpful, proactive team members and support staff, very pleasant to work with. If not immediately available, team members will get back to you, no need to chase them.’

‘AKD is an international law firm, with all the specialities we need. We always get an expert to advise and represent us. AKD follows the legal developments and prepare us to implement the changes.’

‘They know and support our values.’

‘AKD is very knowledgeable and very well-informed on all relevant developments within the field.’

‘Great people across Benelux with the necessary expertise, approachable and professional lawyers who are good to work with. ’

‘For me, Barbara Mutsaers has been outstanding in all of the dealings I have had with her. Reassuringly confident and pragmatic, determined and focused whilst remaining friendly and fun to work with. Food sector expertise and knowledge was essential and the key reason for instructing AKD.’

‘Barbara Mutsaers is friendly, fast and has both eyes very much on the ball. She knows what’s cooking, due to her excellent connections with regulators and supervisors and, most importantly, industry players. It’s a delight to work with her.’

‘We have been working with Barbara Mutsaers for several years and appreciate the cooperation very much. She will advise you professionally and promptly.’

‘Barbara Mutsaers has given us invaluable assistance on several issues regarding food legislation. What stands out in the collaboration with AKD is the deep and detailed knowledge of food legislation, the various interpretations, and previous cases that can be of help in the matter.’

‘Barbara Mutsaers is among the most knowledgeable individuals we have worked with in the industry.’

‘The AKD office offers a full spectrum of services. Communication is very efficient, and the team is very efficient and accurate. ’

‘Barbara Mutsaers has an extremely high level of knowledge of the industry, both commercial as well as legal.’

‘Good knowledge of the market (commercially) and legally; good litigators both on substance and in approach. This appllies in particular to Joris Rijken, who stands his ground professionally and politely. ’

‘The core of the team at AKD is its people. For me, the knowledge and expertise of the team really stands out. The healthcare team provides professional work with the right focus, which sets them apart from other companies.’

‘We work together with Barbara Mutsaerts and she responds to our questions regarding medical devices in a very comprehensive and detailed way. She really helps to solve issues and not only gives us all the legal information but she makes it also practical to work with.’

‘The team is dedicated to fulfilling the needs of clients. The response on questions is quick and relevant. They go the extra mile.’

‘Joris Rijken is a leader in opinions and strategy. He is capable and has the ability to think and analyse quickly. Good in cooperation and getting things done. Marlou Jannink is precise and dedicated.’

‘AKD brings a dedicated team of seasoned experts with broad and deep experience in the healthcare industry, legislation and specific healthcare sector topics. The team consists of trusted and dedicated advisors with strong expertise in the healthcare sector. ’

‘Great network, all factual knowledge and high level of entrepreneurial co-working spirit to realise smart solutions.’

‘Professional, available and knowledgeable.’

‘AKD have a construction and real estate team that is capable of handling any issue that may arise. Their lawyers have a broad experience and understanding of the industry, an asset which enables its clients to close a deal efficiently. AKD has proven to add negotiation power for its clients. They are uniquely professional and really add beyond the legal content.’

‘Marc Wintgens has written a book about the transformation of office buildings into apartments, which transformation is contributing to solving the housing crisis in the Netherlands. Marc is a brilliant lawyer and dealmaker, who always knows how to assess risks correctly.’

‘AKD has a strong team in all Benelux countries and is offering great services in these jurisdictions. They have an experienced team to pursue class actions most efficiently.’

‘Patrick Haas is very experienced, calm, commercial. Approachable. Jeffrey Kleywegt is very responsive, goes the extra mile, good commercial outlook.’

‘Patrick Haas is a leading individual in class actions. He efficiently pursues cases with his team.’

‘AKD’s collective action practice is involved in all of the interesting cases. They are extremely responsive, creative and client focused. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team benefits from the stewardship of Patrick Haas – he is just excellent. His corporate background brings a different perspective to cases. The work they do often requires third party funding and Patrick is very commercial and knows how to build, manage and run funded cases. He is exceptionally solution focused.’

‘Very dedicated team with a lot of knowledge and eager to be close to the ball.’

‘Two persons in particular: Patrick Haas and Jeffrey Kleywegt. They are proactive, well informed and have an outstanding position in the market.’

‘Very purpose of the case driven team of dedicated lawyers. They want to make a difference for the client. Very professional in sharing responsibilities based on qualities and qualifications. Strong lead partner who is aiming at letting his team perform and let them have the credit.’

‘Each team member brings a unique perspective, which allows the firm to provide creative solutions to complex legal challenges.’

‘They are a leader in aviation regulatory work.’

‘Guido de Vos is straightforward and pragmatic in his advice. He is always a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Haco van der Houven van Oordt is an out-of-the-box thinker and a superb international litigator.’

‘Their ability to understand the broader business implications of legal decisions makes the firm indispensable to clients looking for more than just legal advice.’

‘’It has a very strong practice group who work for an impressive amount of big names in the sector.’

‘The team combines legal expertise with practical business acumen.’

‘The partner had the knowledge and experience to support us in this transaction, but more important he had the seniority to steer the discussions with the buyer’s counsel. The associates had the knowledge and experience that we expect from a top firm and were always very quick and proactive throughout the process.’

‘AKD’s team was really dedicated to our project and had to navigate through various obstacles that normally aren’t there. I could always count on their leadership and proactive approach in getting things done. What was essential for us in this case was their ability to seamlessly operate and handle the due diligence process in three different countries.’

‘Lennart Crain stands out for his ability to cross the bridge between financial and legal issues without hesitation. Peter Cohen had incredible attention-to-detail in a very complex project and worked day and night when it was necessary without dropping the ball once.’

‘AKD has the size, the expertise and the experience to assist in national and international mergers and acquisitions. Their team is highly experienced in cross-border transactions, and knows how and when to deliver.’

‘Carlos Pita Cao is a trusted adviser to many of his clients, advising on complex cross-border transactions, in both domestic and international strategic and private equity acquisitions, participations, divestments and exits, buyouts, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings, as well as on corporate law issues and critical contracting matters.’

‘Lennart Crain is very available and hands-on; he has a commercial and pragmatic approach with a can-do attitude.’

‘Carlos Pita Cao is the go-to for cross-border work. His international presence and experience makes him a comfortable choice for any cross-border deal.’

‘Carlos Pita Cao is super professional and speaks several languages fluently. David Molenaar knows all the details of the deal and makes no compromises just to make the deal work. He is steadfast.’

‘AKD has a strong team of legal minds in all Benelux countries and is able to cover the entire area in particular for cross-border matters. Also they have excellent ties to multiple other jurisdictions such as Curaçao which makes them a go to firm with multi-jurisdictional dispute and asset recovery matters.’ 

‘Jeffrey Kleywegt and Jurian van der Pas are particularly noteworthy and excellent to work with in cross-border matters. They are smart with good strategic overview also in complex matters.’

‘Professional team, led by Erik Koster. Fast response and in-depth knowledge, with the ability to get to the core of a case quickly.’

‘AKD provides a young team with a lot of knowledge on our business and the relevant legislation.’

‘The diversity within the team ensures that we can rely on them for a wide range of legal matters. They consistently provide a legal and pragmatic approach, while also considering the underlying questions that may arise.’

‘The professionals at AKD are highly specialized in their field, always seeking to provide a comprehensive solution to our questions, with practical application as a key pillar. This ensures we receive support that truly adds value.’

‘The energy team we work with at AKD is multidisciplinary and depending on the case at hand, they offers a team which best suits our needs. AKD can always provide a lawyer that knows the business and the way we want to operate. ’

‘Good integration of energy regulatory and corporate practice.’

‘Keesjan Meijering is an enthusiastic and creative lawyer.’

‘Maarten de Wit is very knowledgeable.’

‘Roderick Chalmers Hoynck van Papendrecht and team are highly appreciated for their work. Their litigation work and advice is clear, swift and profound. They are pragmatic but also have very good and relevant knowledge.’

‘The expertise and extensive knowledge of the IP department, in particular of partner Roderick Chalmers Hoynck van Papendrecht, provides the confidence that every client seeks from its counsel in this sector.’

‘Communication, work collaboration, coordination and accountability are the foundations on which this team of professionals provides its services and for which we undoubtedly turn to them.’

‘Roderick Chalmers Hoynck van Papendrecht gave us useful advice. He is a true expert in his field.’

‘The AKD firm combines practical business sense with a keen knowledge of IP rights. Their team has a sophisticated understanding of IP rights. They are a pleasure to work with as they are very responsive and committed to helping clients.’

‘Huib Berendschot combines a great legal mind with practical business sense. His career has instilled in him a very practical understanding of how to approach IP rights and litigation. He possesses all the attributes of a stand-out senior partner.’

‘Roderick Chalmers Hoynck van Papendrecht is a very bright partner who always impresses me with his insights. He is approachable and yet takes an almost academic interest in the problems at hand. He has a keen substantive understanding of IP law.’

‘Roderick Chalmers Hoynck van Papendrecht and Huib Berendschot are great professionals with deep experience in the IP litigation sector. We would always recommend them without any doubt.’

‘The M&A team is well aware of the way we work and the things we find important. They assist us in the deals, not only with the things we ask but they also remind us of things we might overlook.’

‘Nathalie van Woerkom has good availability and we are fond of the commitment she has to the work and our transactions.’

‘Lennart is quick, responsive, knowledgeable and pragmatic.’

‘Carlos Pita Cao is an exceptional lawyer with exceptional skills.’

‘Nathalie van Woerkom is an excellent advisor, who always understands what is at stake!’

‘Honest, proactive, resolutive, anticipative and very knowledgeable in M&A.’

‘They provide precise and timely advice and allow clients to rest assured that the team will make deadlines with superior quality work.’

‘Bas Scheepers and Nathalie van Woerkom are top-class lawyers. I strongly recommend both.’

‘The team is always involving another lawyer to be certain that the best person is advising on a specific matter.’

‘Taco de Lange had a lot of commercial expertise and is thus capable to really think along with our business. His practical approach is much appreciated.’

‘Knowledgeable professionals, proactive and pleasant to work with.’

‘Open, direct and pleasant in their communication. Always proactive and with knowledgeable.’

‘AKD have a construction and real estate team that is capable of handling any issue that may arise. Their lawyers have a broad experience and understanding of the industry, an asset which enables its clients to close a deal efficiently. AKD has proven to add negotiation power for its clients. They are uniquely professional and really add beyond the legal content.’

‘Marc Wintgens is a brilliant lawyer and dealmaker, who always knows how to assess risks correctly. Joost Kil is a very good senior associate, with whom Marc works a lot together. He is available and has a very sharp legal mind. ’

‘Michiel de Wit is a highly driven person. He is extremely professional. I have already achieved good results with him.’

‘Fouad el Houzi has a deep understanding of complex legal frameworks and consistently achieves top outcomes by offering tailored, effective solutions to his clients. Fouad is the go-to advisor in the Netherlands for navigating challenging legal situations.’

‘Swift responses and practical legal advice of good quality.’

‘The USP of this firm is that they have both receivers and also act as advisors in restructurings. That is very helpful.’

‘The restructuring team of AKD is distinguished by its high degree of specialisation. The team focuses exclusively on restructuring, insolvency and litigation. The team adopts a pragmatic approach to its cases, and is particularly exceptional in its commitment and drive in achieving the best outcome for the client.’

‘Thijs Hekman combines exceptional analytical skills and a deep understanding of the case with a strong foundation in legal knowledge, strategic thinking, and highly persuasive litigation abilities in the courtroom.’

‘Rolf Everhardus from AKD is knowledgeable within his area of expertise, keeps an overview and is a strategically skilled lawyer.’

‘With Ward Aerts and Rolf Everhardus, the team has knowledgeable, approachable and dedicated partners.’

‘Rolf is very to-the-point and practical. Ward is always willing to try and find the reasonable solution for issues that arise.’

‘The team is very committed and knowledgeable in the specific industry. Also quite hands on.’

‘Partner is very fast, pragmatic and proactive. Not only highlights the problem but where possible actively contributes to the solution. Associates have the knowledge we expect from a top firm in this area.’

‘We work with the team regularly and find them to be responsive and commercial, highlighting options and suggesting courses of action.’

‘The team has a long track record and wide experience in ship finance and related transactions). They are fast, experts in negotiating complex ship finance transactions and are creative in finding solutions acceptable for all parties involved.’

‘We have worked for more than ten years with Renate Punt-Huizer and Romy Mattens. As a team they are hard to beat for their competitors; fast, creative, punctual, easy accessible, all details worked out well, no mistakes, no open ends, etc.’

‘As far as I am concerned, AKD’s practice in the field of data protection law is unique because of its high degree of professionalism. If requested, advice is given quickly and professionally in understandable language. Contacts are pleasant and the lines are short.’

‘Advice is expressed in a digestible and easy to understand way. The attention and understanding given to the background and reason for the request for advice are taken into account when looking at a case. AKD stands head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to contacts and communication methods.’

‘AKD’s expertise in data protection and experience to guide clients through the complex legal landscapes of privacy and data security, both preventatively and in response to incidents, enables them to assist clients and to advise in legal proceedings before court.’

‘AKD lawyers distinguishes themselves in the field of data protection law through a number of specific characteristics. They have an integrated approach in which they combine data protection law with other relevant legal areas such as IT law, EU law and competition law.’

‘Martin Hemmer and Sophie Hendricks are incredibly knowledgeable, commercial and a pleasure to work with. A brilliant team.’

‘I highly recommend this law firm for its high professional standards and expertise. The attorneys are very accessible and quick to return calls when necessary. I appreciate their genuine involvement in addressing my legal inquiries, while also providing clear guidance on boundaries and potential risks.’

‘Martin Hemmer is an intelligent and thoughtful individual with a high level of expertise. He is also able to come up with ingenious solutions, such as finding ways to reach settlements. He understands my needs well and responds to them effectively.’

‘Sophie Hendriks is very involved in social relevance and therefore looks for what is possible, which is highly appreciated!’

‘Pieter Huys has great labour law knowledge and is always available for advice.’

‘Working with the team of AKD is a real pleasure.’

‘What I really appreciate in working with the partners in AKD, in particular Conny Staudt-Bos, is the fact they always act as a business partner to us instead of just being a law firm. With strong knowledge on our specific industry and focus on our business objectives they are an important partner to work with. ’

‘Working with Conny Staudt-Bos is a pleasure.’

‘Pascal is truly a pleasant person—he’s helpful, explains everything clearly, has a lot of expertise, and a sense of humour.’

‘Pascal van Schaik is highly knowledgeable and always explains the situation perfectly. He is always helping us in challenging situations and he understands perfectly the frustrations that we have sometimes. He also provides preventative advice, shares practical examples, and is always genuinely helpful. If someone were to ask me if I know a good labour law attorney, I am 100% certain that I would recommend Pascal.’

‘Jorn de Bruin is at the top of his game in pension law. Very accessible for clients and able to explain complex matters in a way that makes them a lot easier to understand.’

‘Very efficient and accurate.’

‘Joost is extremely pragmatic and concrete in answering our questions. This makes the cooperation very fruitful.’

‘The team we work with are professionals with extensive knowledge in their field of expertise.’

‘What makes the individuals we work with stand out is the fact that they not only have extensive legal knowledge, but that they also have a lot of knowledge about how our business works.’

‘AKD deliver unmatched insight with a seamless service. A firm with strong values and a high level of discipline and accuracy.’

‘The AKD lawyers have a good reputation for cultivating powerful relationships, thriving on seamless collaboration with each other and come over as trusted advisors.’

‘The AKD antitrust team is very inclusive and is of great importance to us in handling the full spectrum of antitrust issues, cartel and dominance and monopolisation issues.’ The team includes regulators who have held strong relationships with key enforcement authorities especially with the Markets Authority and the European Commission.’

‘The give very good advice re do’s and don’ts with respect to market domination positions of the included market, category, segments and brands.’

‘Renée Schipper has expertise in her field and is easily accessible.’

‘Professionalism, knowledge, and pleasant interactions.’

‘AKD has lots of team members with vast experience.’

‘They have superb knowledge.’

‘The team are very competent in information technology.’

‘The individuals are very competent and cooperative. They listen to the client.’

‘We have worked with AKD, and they have notable expertise and flexibility.’

‘The team is great and always available to help.’

‘Anton Akimov is a stand-out individual and very knowledgeable.’