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‘Elisabeth Thole – a powerhouse who is extremely good content wise but also to bring together people and make things happen. It is always a pleasure working with her.’

‘They’re above standard knowledge in their knowledge of data privacy and data protection. Their ability to swiftly address potential risks and actions to be necessary taken.’

‘Elizabeth Thole and her team demonstrated a vast knowledge of the actions to be under taken when needed to. Hands on advice and taken a lot out of our hands, so that we could concentrate on managerial actions to be taken.’

‘The talented team, headed by Elisabeth Thole as its client partner, has relentlessly showed excellent legal capabilities, as well strategic and tactical insights in this broad and complex case. With a strong client focus, great flexibility and quick responses.’

‘In particular, Özer Zivali has showed an in-depth knowledge and understanding of this complex case in all aspects, always keeping an overview and a strong focus on priorities as well as the many stakeholders in the field. ’

‘Özer Zivali: he stands out in thinking thoroughly all the facts, keeps calm and translate his analysis of the facts and possible scenario’s into good and practical advice. He never let us down and he is more than a rising star right now in the team. He already reached by far the senior level in the team. We are very glad with him being on the Van Doorne’s privacy team.’

‘Elisabeth Thole and Özer Zivali think proactively in the best interest of the client, they are very approachable and have a lot of knowledge. In their fields they are among the best in the Netherlands.’

‘Elisabeth Thole is very knowledgeable and client driven. She is to the point and complete in her advise. She is an honest and kind person, which contributes to our required good communication.’

‘They chose the right strategy and executed it perfectly, handing a strategic win that turned the case upside down. They did not lose sight of the endgame. I would rate their litigation practice as top notch and client care as A+. They are top-quality people. They have the bench strength to handle complex cases and meet tight deadlines.’

‘Joost Volkers is my go-to lawyer in the Netherlands for complex financial and commercial disputes – he is an excellent lawyer. I am very satisfied with Joost and the team. He is knowledgeable, very responsive, and down to earth, and a pleasure to work with. The counterparty in our case was rather aggressive; our side kept calm and collected, while being forceful when needed.’

‘Simone Hoogeveen is a skilful lawyer who shows attention to detail in the field of professional conduct and liability laws and regulations. Soft skills in terms of client relationships, and hard skills in terms of the content of his work.’

‘Jasper Leedekerken delivers, always. His team has its eyes on the ball. They prepare the case very thoroughly and always surprise us.’

‘A skilled team that can advise on very specific company cases and can adapt to tight timelines and client needs. They have shown effective and swift communication with the client, expertise, drafting skills and the ability to keep in mind the client’s needs and preferences.’

‘Jasper Leedekerken is on the ball, pragmatic, highly qualified and a skillful litigator.’

‘Daan Beenders and his team are exceptional. We have worked together for close to 10 years now and he knows our business inside and out. He is extremely smart, pragmatic and commercially savvy. His experience as a deputy judge is also very valuable. Finally, he is incredibly responsive and great fun to work with.’

‘Van Doorne’s team led by Sjoerd Kamerbeek was the first in the Dutch market to recognise the growing niche of M&A insurance-related claims and litigation. They invested early and are the current market leader in this area by a stretch.’

‘Good understanding of the wishes and needs of the client. They take a genuine interest in the client’s organisation.’

‘They quickly understand the actual problem at hand, work with us on reaching the solution and have in-depth knowledge.’

‘They always put the interests of the client first. They match the people with the right expertise with the client.’

‘They stand out for their knowledge and availability. The partner is focused on resolving our situation. As a team, there is good cooperation and communication.’

‘Bas van Zelst is an out-of-the-box thinker and likes to look more broadly at ways to solve matters rather than just litigating.’

‘Van Doorne works on a case with a highly skilled and committed team of lawyers. Their experience and skill ensures great confidence in difficult cases.’

‘Neyah van der Aa is a “heavyweight” regulatory specialist. He has extensive knowledge of the AML framework, sanctions and supervision by DCB. He is very responsive and always “on the ball” when providing legal advice.’

‘Neyah van der Aa, Vanessa Liem, and Jan Leliveld all standout as star practitioners.’

‘The team’s solution-oriented mindset is truly commendable. They quickly identify the root cause of an issue, propose solutions and implement them effectively.’

‘The Van Doorne team maintains good contacts with the Public Prosecution Service, as a result of which they have already been able to reach several large settlements with the Public Prosecution Service on behalf of their clients.’

‘The team is in a good position to handle large, complex cases quickly and efficiently, as well as larger corporate investigations.’

‘Frederike Ahlers is a very committed and knowledgeable lawyer. She is easily accessible, responds quickly and is very knowledgeable. An incredibly fine team player.’

‘Rutger ten Ham is a very calm-headed lawyer with great legal knowledge. He finds a great balance between practical advice and the legal fundamentals in his advice.’

‘The team has large experience and strong enough to tackle the most complex questions; we have been working together within the framework of a food chain, operation through a franchise formula. Van Doorne showed the relevant knowledge and their advice was very helpful in rolling out the network.’

‘Lisette Bieleveld is outstanding in all aspects related to the introduction of a food chain into the Netherlands. She showed authority, which gave the client much confidence. It was obvious that she had experience to explain all the items which a client needs to launch a food chain in the Netherlands.’

‘Van Doorne is an exemplary law firm distinguished by its unparalleled expertise in a myriad of legal practices, ranging from corporate law to intellectual property. Staffed with industry cognoscenti, the firm employs a rigorous, professional approach to deliver bespoke legal solutions that are both innovative and efficacious.’

‘Louis Jonker stands as a paragon of legal acumen in the rapidly evolving area of ICT.’

‘Louis Jonker combines expertise, excellent logical and analytical thinking, a wonderfully positive attitude, a personality which endears him to everyone and an uncanny ability to get things done on time and to a high standard.’

‘Bart van Reeken and Louis Jonker are very knowledgeable, valuable advisors and very good contract drafters. They are responsive, accurate, pay attention to detail and will provide various options on how to solve contractual matters.’ 

‘They have expert knowledge of information technology law and outsourcing regulation, and a practical approach to complex legal issues.’

‘Bart van Reeken has expert knowledge regarding the legal fields of information technology, the information technology industry and outsourcing business process arrangements.’

‘The team is very friendly, acts quickly, responds well to our questions and has the substantive expertise you would expect.’

‘Bart van Reeken excels in persuasive and tactful argumentation, while always keeping things practical. His advice, responsiveness and service are top-notch.’

‘The team members work together very effectively and efficiently to achieve the best results for us.’

‘The partner we work with is unique in their knowledge of our field (franchising). Never before have we had the opportunity to work with someone who is so familiar and experienced in this area. This offers us opportunities and limits our risks.’

‘Quickly understood the case and our business.’

‘Excellent team – if I need support in the Netherlands, Van Doorne is the firm to go to. Very fast, reliable and service-orientated.’

‘Lisette Bieleveld is a star in the field of trade and distribution law. Very focused and very experienced.’

‘Van Doorne and its team of partners we worked with are high level professionals with the right strengths for our case.’

‘Annemieke Hendrikse is a very smart, friendly, experienced and sharp lawyer, who has an efficient network and the right set of human skills to get things done.’

‘The team has a broad variety of expertise and is excellent in determining strategies.’

‘A very knowledgeable team that provides expert legal advice in the field of insurance law.’

‘Annemieke Hendrikse is a highly skilled lawyer in the field of insurance law and management liability.’

‘What makes Van Doorne’s practice unique is the knowledge, the communication skills and the practical and efficient way they approach complicated matters.’

‘They are among the finest insurance practices on the market.’

‘Van Doorne has been a major player in the field of insurance technical issues for many years. Van Doorne is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Clear communication and availability.’

‘We are very satisfied with Van Doorne’s team for their proactive, solution-oriented, and commercially savvy approach. What sets them apart is their ability to foresee challenges and take timely actions to resolve them, adding real value to our business objective. Overall, their capabilities make them a strong contender in the industry, and we are very pleased with their performance.’

‘I’m pleased with the team at Van Doorne, particularly Jordie Bakker for his expertise and proactive, solution-oriented approach. Jordie’s depth of knowledge sets him apart; he consistently anticipates challenges and provides effective solutions, making him an invaluable asset to our collaboration. Overall, we are very satisfied with his and the team’s performance.’

‘The team of Van Doorne showed us a consistent and reliable process, which led us to a good result. There was a good mixed team who advised us in the project. We are very convenient with the work done.’

‘Mark Moolhuizen did an excellent job by preparing the meeting, and giving a right advice during the process. He prepared the work together with an excellent team of his office.’

‘The team is very well equipped to advise us on all aspects of construction. Their way of working can be described as finding a solution that suits the client. This requires knowledge of the business and the client.’

‘Mark Moolhuizen is dedicated, available and hands-on. He is a pleasure to work with. He is very experienced, professional, has in-depth knowledge of the sector and works very hard to achieve the best results for his clients, but always with a view to fair dealings’

‘The practice combines very practical detailed knowledge with legislation and down to earth textual refinement in contracts. Very valuable and convincing in negotiating processes.’

‘Mark Moolhuizen and his team are team players with an outstanding eye for the right approach in strategic and contract negotiations. ’

‘Van Doorne runs a varied arbitration practice, which includes in particular a highly skilled team acting as counsel in post-arbitration litigation (enforcement and set-aside proceedings).’

‘Rogier Schellaars and Bas van Zelst are the key partners and a true pleasure to work with. They are open-minded, responsive and bring well-thought and effective solutions to the table.’

‘Clear communication, clear fee structure and great technical knowledge.’

‘Easy to reach out to, clear communication.’

‘Problem-solving ability that goes beyond strictly legal matters. Knowledge of the market.’

‘A pleasant team to work with, with relevant experience in the wide-range of energy-related legal matters, which is unique in the field.’

‘Victor van Ahee is a good adviser to work with in the field of energy and environmental matters. He has an eye for the business, not just the legal issues.’

‘Diederik Maessen is the go-to figure when it comes to energy projects. He has excellent sector knowledge, vast corporate and finance experience and extensive contract writing experience. In addition, he has a very practical approach and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Pleasant to work with and well aware of all the developments in the energy sector. We appreciate the collaboration we have with the team.’

‘We appreciate the entire team. Victor van Ahee’s expertise stand-out.’

‘Diederik Maessen is an outstanding business partner, who I consider a trusted advisor, who is always aiming to help us as a client reach the best result. ’

‘Léone Klapwijk is very responsive and involved and feels more like a business partner than an external counsel.’

‘Diederik Maessen is a true energy projects specialist. He is very intelligent, understands the commercial and legal dynamics of a transaction and is able to translate complex legal issues into down-to-earth language. He is extremely pleasant to work with.’

‘Van Doorne team excels in guiding clients through compliance and rules-related work. Important attributes include their knowledge, the quality of the work they produce, and their communication and collaborative abilities.’ 

‘Jeanette Ozinga has been an authority in her field of environmental law, especially on waste and veterinary aspects. She has clear vision and understanding of the law, and is a great sparring partner for clients.’

‘Ingeborg Wind is very knowledgeable, pleasant to communicate with and available when needed. She delivers, even when deadlines are tight.’

‘Cees Kniestedt is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in the Dutch environmental and zoning field. He is also extremely pragmatic and reasonable in negotiations through his ability to quickly find the reasonable middle ground that works for both parties.’

‘Cees Kniestedt is relaxed and very practical – a lot of knowledge, combined with a great sense of humour. This makes him an exception in the law firms I know.’

‘Annerie Ploumen is outstanding in her capabilities of working very hard to achieve what the client wants.’

‘Jeanette Ozinga really brings to the team her environmental and waste capabilities.’

‘Ingebord Wind is able to see beyond the immediate concerns to give advice that addresses the real problems that can lurk beneath the surface.’

‘Excellent and top-range service.’

‘A very diverse and excellent team dealing very efficiently with the wide variety of competition law issues. They always follow-up very closely on new developments in competition law and are very hands-on and pleasant to work with.’

‘Sarah Beeston really stands out. She really has an in-depth knowledge about EU and Dutch competition laws. She also manages in an excellent way the outstanding team she works with. She is very hands-on and always looking for pragmatic solutions.’

‘The Van Doorne team is one of a kind – extremely experienced and also very hands-on with pragmatic and business-minded advice. They are also very well-organised and are able to execute complex projects in a timely manner.’

‘Sarah Beeston is is extremely experienced and knowledgeable and a real pleasure to work with. ’

‘A great team with the ability to get to the bottom of competition law problems, while not losing sight of the big picture issue. They did a great job reconciling the demands of the competition authorities and of clients.’

‘We worked with Sarah Beeston and Nina Korstenbroek on a complex digital merger. They had a great understanding of how the market worked and of the many pitfalls of digital mergers more generally. Their clear analysis and communication of the issues was key in getting the case cleared.’

‘Sarah Beeston and Jitske Weber both demonstrate a vast knowledge and willingness to go one step beyond. They both respond and act promptly, not withholding any deviating opinion to us as a client, which is a tremendous advantage when weighing our strategic options and potential routes to follow.’

‘Dimitri van Hoewijk is very knowledgeable, fair but strong in negotiations, sharp on details.’

‘What I find unique is the seamless collaboration between lawyers with diverse specialisations-’

‘Van Doorne has a multidisciplinary team of lawyers who specialise in health law. As a result, they are able to provide clients with good and specialist support with a broad view. They are flexible and quickly deployable. ’

‘Van Doorne’s lawyers take a broad view of an issue, look not only at the short-term profit, but also at the longer-term effects, and are open and honest in their advice.’

‘Van Doorne has senior expertise. They also have very good knowledge of the health care sector.’

‘We do business with Willemien Bischot. She not only has senior expertise, but also shows a senior problem-solving role in complex meetings. Her reaction is to the point and swift. I see great value in her advice.’

‘The healthcare team has relevant expertise. They combine extensive insider-knowledge of the healthcare sector with extensive legal expertise. Their experience is very valuable, they have seen a lot. ’

‘Willemien Bischot is the key partner. She really understands how the healthcare business works. Easy to work with. Clever and wise. Quick responder. Very to the point reactions. Real value for our business.’

‘Great in-depth knowledge of the Dutch asset management industry.’

‘Daan (the partner) always delivers and provides sound advise on complex legal issues we face as a leading fund manager in the Netherlands.’

‘Elise is always on hand to advise us on our day-to-day legal issues.’

‘Annerie Ploumen has succeeded in putting together a very effective team with good cooperation between notaries and lawyers with various real estate related areas of expertise.’

‘Maarten Tinnemans is very hands on with a focus on main commercial points, but without losing track of details. He takes ownership of getting a transaction closed. He manages his team very effectively.’

‘We are very satisfied with Van Doorne’s team for their proactive, solution-oriented, and commercially savvy approach. What sets them apart is their ability to foresee challenges and take timely actions to resolve them, adding real value to our business objective. Overall, their capabilities make them a strong contender in the industry, and we are very pleased with their performance.’

‘I’m pleased with the team at Van Doorne, particularly Jordie Bakker for his expertise and proactive, solution-oriented approach. Jordie’s depth of knowledge sets him apart; he consistently anticipates challenges and provides effective solutions, making him an invaluable asset to our collaboration. Overall, we are very satisfied with his and the team’s performance. ’

‘Joride Bakker has a keen commercial insight and has a great ability to represent the interests of the client.’

‘Lawyers and notaries at Van Doorne are pragmatic, hands-on, no-nonsense. They are very pleasant to work with. They are also very responsive. ’

‘Steffen Alleman is specialised in real estate M&A. He is pragmatic, has tons of experience, he gets things done. Andy Furr is very intelligent and yet pragmatic.’

‘A very professional and responsive team.’

‘Joost Volkers is a very good practitioner.’

‘The team is very experienced, knowledgeable and has a hands-on approach. Both legal and notary services are available.’

‘They provide excellent customer services and are top of the class in the Dutch real estate finance industry.’

‘The Van Doorne financing team is well known in the Dutch market and very experienced in finance transactions. The team can work fast, they are pragmatic and they able to get the deal done within the agreed timeframe.’

‘Angelique Thiele is well known in the sector and has excellent knowledge and understanding of the industry and developments in the industry. In a transaction, she is capable of bringing parties together as she understands the position of the counterparty.’

‘Angelique Thiele is an excellent communicator and negotiator and never loses sight of clients’ interests. In addition to that, she is pleasant to work with and down to earth.’

‘Jelmer Baukema is smart and always delivers.’

‘Their level of knowledge of the real estate finance practice is very high. The team works accurately and fast.’

‘Angelique Thiele has an outstanding knowledge of the real estate finance practice. Moreover, she is practical in finding solutions.’

‘The team is very good at helping non-Dutch participants understand the local market and potential pitfalls.’

‘Angelique is extremely thorough and a fantastic technical lawyer. She cares deeply for the success of the transaction.’

‘Compared to other firms, Van Doorne offer more hands-on partner involvement. They are also cheaper, but the standard of service is equivalent or higher.’

‘They are by far the best law firm we have worked with in the Netherlands.’

‘Angelique Thiele is always available, commercial and quick in her responses.’

‘The real estate finance team has a deep knowledge of the Dutch market that helps when it comes to providing financing. They are responsive and business oriented to bridge the gap in negotiations but clear on the red lines that it can’t be crossed. Angelique Thiele loves getting to the bottom of the issues to provide a sensible approach.’

‘Substantive expertise combined with a pragmatic approach and highly effective, actionable advice. They understand the dynamics in boardrooms and act accordingly.’

‘Cara Pronk is an excellent employment lawyer – very clear and decisive advice, very responsive.’

‘I have worked with Steven Sterk. During this period, which for myself was sometimes emotional and with an uncertain outcome, I felt supported and understood by Steven. But most important of all, I felt sure that he would get the best result for me. The way Steven has guided me in my considerations was very valuable and appreciated.’

‘The employment team of Van Doorne exhibits remarkable responsiveness, an impressive depth of knowledge, and a strong focus on business. They consistently provide high-level advice while maintaining a warm and personal approach. They are very pleasant to work with.’

‘Cara Pronk is not only extremely knowledgeable but also hands-on, sharp and solution-oriented. She is keen on understanding the client’s business and is an excellent sparring partner, with an exceptional ability to find practical solutions for complex legal issues. Sijbren Kuiper is distinguished by his extensive legal expertise, unwavering responsiveness and ability to always think about the client’s needs.’

‘Marjolijn Lips clearly sees the bigger picture, which gives us trust that the matter will be handled successfully. She is not afraid to address difficulties and risks at the client’s end.’

‘Deep knowledge regarding pension matters – not only the legal side, but also the financial and governance side are taken into consideration when giving advice. Smooth cooperation with other legal areas within the firm.’

‘Sijbren Kuiper is knowledgeable, cooperative, flexible and pleasant to work with. The best result was achieved with a lot of patience.’

‘Angelique Thiele provided great access and was always available for any Dutch specific queries. There was strong coordination with an international firm that made all the difference in closing the transaction.’

‘Angelique Thiele was proactive with engagement and coordination.’

‘Deep knowledge of markets and legal aspects, pragmatic approach and up to date with the latest trends and developments in the real estate market.’

‘Angelique Thiele: her approach ensures that transactions are concluded smoothly without concessions being made to our interests as a lender.’

‘The team has a broad experience and is very hands-on.’

‘The team consists of pleasant and knowledgeable professionals.’

‘Jelmer Baukema is a key contact and trusted adviser.’

‘They provide swift and spot-on advice, including alternative solutions and recommendations for the best way forward. In other words, the team not only gives legal advice but also guides you in a very professional way.’

‘Hugo Reumkens and Myrthe Sevinga provide guidance and legal advice while trying to address the case at hand as if they were the client, which makes working with them very pleasant and fruitful.’

‘The team is responsive. It provides hands-on advice on a tactical level. Matters are being handled by a multidisciplinary team, with all relevant subject matter experts involved. The firm is able to engage international experts quickly too.’

‘Hugo Reumkens is knowledgeable and a great sparring partner. Cara Pronk is to the point, swift and sharp in her advice. She is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Outstanding expertise – the team is reliable, discreet, responsive and provides a quality service.’

‘The team was very well integrated. The overall transaction was an exceedingly complex acquisition that had very complicated and integrated commercial relationships with third parties that all had to be negotiated in tandem and the Van Doorne team worked seamlessly to deliver an excellent product to enable us to complete the transaction.’

‘Dimitri van Hoewijk quarterbacked our transaction – he stayed on top of his internal team whilst being personable and professional. Louis Jonker was fantastic in all aspects — both in terms of foreseeing all the complexity at the outset and doggedly ensuring that we would achieve our necessary points, but still allowing the other side to feel part of the process. I could not praise him more strongly!’

‘Sjoerd Stokmans is able to put complex fiscal matters into perspective, is trustworthy and never caught off guard. Onno Boerstra is highly appreciated in the boardroom, is recognised as one of the best M&A lawyers and has lived up to that reputation.’

‘Experience is key in this profession and that’s what they have.’

‘Hugo Reumkens is hard on the problem and soft on the people, which is essential in the negotiation phase of matters.’

‘Hugo Reumkens brings a lot of relevant knowledge on corporate governance to the table.’

‘Very professional, fast, solutions-driven and available.’

‘Van Doorne has one of the largest corporate teams in the Netherlands, paired with true knowledge of the PE houses’ focus points and demands. This stems from their elaborate PE practice.’

‘Van Doorne is a reliable partner in terms of quality and reliability of the service and I never had any billing issues. They work in a focused and transparent way.’

‘I trust Meltem Koning-Gungormez’s expertise and appreciate her hands-on approach and drafting skills. She is familiar with the specific needs of a PE client and is capable of focusing on the key issues of importance to PE clients. She gets the deal done in an efficient and respectful way.’

‘Experienced, well-connected, committed and practical with an in-depth knowledge, notably, Hugo Reumkens.’