Mr Joost Volkers > Van Doorne > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Van Doorne‘s restructuring and insolvency group is led by Stefan van Rossum who has impressive experience advising on the gamut of complex cases on the side of both lender and borrower clients. The team handles the array of acquisition and restructuring work, and its matters are frequently of high-value and involve multiple jurisdictions. Jelmer Baukema, who has a focus on advising namely financial institutions on financing and restructuring transactions, was notably promoted to partnership in January 2023, as was ‘very good practitioner’ Joost Volkers, who has developing expertise in litigious contexts.

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.