Mr Sjoerd Kamerbeek > Van Doorne > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Van Doorne Offices

Van Doorne
JACHTHAVENWEG 121
1081 KM AMSTERDAM
PO BOX 75265, 1070 AG AMSTERDAM
Netherlands
Visit website 31 20 6789 123 31 20 795 4589

Mr Sjoerd Kamerbeek

Sjoerd Kamerbeek photo
+ 31 20 6789443 kamerbeek@vandoorne.com

Work Department

Corporate Law: Corporate Governance, Venture Capital; Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law: Arbitration, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Litigation, Insurance Law; European & Competition Law: Competition Litigation

Position

As corporate law specialist, Sjoerd advises and litigates for internationally renowned clients on M&A, warranty & indemnity (insurances), investment(-losses) and more generally commercial and corporate disputes. Sjoerd is specifically focussed on disputes between board members, shareholders’, and other key stakeholders. In doing so, he frequently acts before the Enterprise Chamber of the Court of Amsterdam. He acts for the largest international (hedge) funds on their shareholder activist campaigns in the Netherlands. Finally, he assists with strategic M&A in connection with takeover and shareholder disputes.

Sjoerd frequently publishes articles on various corporate topics. Further, Sjoerd is regularly a guest lecturer on social entrepreneurship at Utrecht University. He is also a co-founder of and member of the advisory board to the Utrecht University Social Entrepreneurship Initiative.

Career

Sjoerd graduated cum laude in law and economics from both Utrecht University and VU University Amsterdam. In 2015 Sjoerd obtained an Executive MBA at the Rotterdam School of Management. He became a partner at Van Doorne in 2018, being one of the youngest ever appointed at a large law firm. This year, at the age of 36, he has been appointed Managing Partner of Van Doorne.

Honors & Awards:
One of the 35 younger than 35, “Advocatenblad”: the best 35 lawyers younger than 35 in 2016
Young Talent MenA.nl 2014
Top 10 Best Young Law Professional 2013
Winner Nudge Leadership Challenge: Best Young Leader in Sustainability 2012

Languages

Dutch, English

Education

Sjoerd graduated cum laude in law and economics from both Utrecht University and VU University Amsterdam. In 2015 Sjoerd obtained an Executive MBA at the Rotterdam School of Management. He became a partner at Van Doorne in 2018, being one of the youngest ever appointed at a large law firm. Over the years, he has been consistently recognized as one of the best young lawyers on the market.

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Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation

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Sjoerd Kamerbeek – Van Doorne

Van Doorne‘s sizeable dispute resolution practice, led by litigator Daan Beenders, is a leader for high-profile domestic cases and cross-border disputes. The team handles insurance and professional liability litigation, including post-M&A disputes, and frequently handles shareholder claims and disputes between management and works councils before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. Beenders has a stellar track record in class actions – and has recently been involved in a number of multibillion-euro class action claims – and liability cases. Joost Volkers was promoted to partner in January 2023, expanding the firm’s financial, restructuring and insolvency litigation capabilities at senior level. Sjoerd Kamerbeek is a go-to for shareholder and governance disputes, as well as acting in class actions and cases before the Enterprise Chamber. Commercial litigator Lisette Bieleveld is an expert in civil contract and liability litigation, and also possesses specific expertise in cases involving the food and pharmaceutical industries. Simone Hoogeveen acts largely for accounting firms in civil and disciplinary proceedings. Described as ‘pragmatic‘ and ‘skilful‘, civil liability expert Jasper Leedekerken and corporate investigations specialist Vanessa Liem are also a key members of the practice.

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