Kennedy Van der Laan > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘Kennedy Van der Laan’s team is uniquely positioned to provide world-class advise. They can leverage experience build up over the past 20 plus years and have a large team with legally, technically and commercially savvy players, not only at partner level. ’

‘Elise Troll is definitely on the rise. She is super smart, always available, very practical, comes with creative and out of the box solutions and is fun to work with. She is strong on both content and relationship. ’

‘The privacy lawyers of Kennedy Van der Laan have thorough knowledge of the GDPR and the Dutch Uitvoeringswet AVG. They are easily approachable and often provide direct support.’

‘Most likely the best IT team in the Netherlands and beyond, KVdL’s IT practice stands out in all aspects. Exceptionally good at contracting, litigating and providing legal and regulatory advice.’

‘Patrick Wit has an excellent understanding of the IT industry and is, without any doubt, the go-to person for this industry. He easily understands complex matters, is pro-active and very clear in his recommendations to solve legal matters in a pragmatic way.’

‘This team is top of the market and consists of nice, able and eager people. Their scope is broad in services and knowledge.’

‘The team’s strength is its ability to adapt to the client’s needs.’

‘The KVdL team always provides best-in-class, pragmatic and business-oriented solutions. One aspect that sets the team truly apart is their ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.’

‘Joost Schmaal has a high knowledge of IT, and is able to quickly understand issues or risks and effectively solve or mitigate them.’

‘Joost Schmaal has great experience, technical ability and commercial acumen in dealing with all aspects of IT/IP disputes. I would highly recommend Joost: he is a very hands-on, pragmatic lawyer and very knowledgeable.’

‘Astrid Sixma is uber smart, very fast, extremely knowledgeable on the full IT landscape (and beyond) and – also important – great fun to work with.’

‘There is a real variety of knowledge at the firm. They have been able to answer any legal questions we have.’

‘The associates are always quick to respond and offer useful advice. The advice is always thoughtful and considered.’

‘The media team of Kennedy Van der Laan is the best in class in the Netherlands.’

‘Jens van den Brink is an excellent litigator. He has a thorough understanding of media and journalism.’

‘The team has a lot of experience in media cases. They are easy to access and they are available in urgent matters. They are well prepared for any court case and they are flexible.’

‘Jens van den Brink and Lotte Oranje form a good, sharp and solid team in lawsuits. You really want them on a case.’

‘Lotte Oranje is down to earth and gives practical advice. She is proactive, realistic on issues and she’s a nice person to work with.’

‘A very professional and business-oriented team. They have excellent market knowledge, which shows in the advice they give.’

‘Special mention for Martine de Koning, who is an excellent professional to work with: always available, top expertise, very imaginative and creative.’

‘Integrated approach of various legal workstreams helps in educating our sales and marketing people on new legislation. They understand our business needs and speak the language. Highly communicative, young and hungry team.’

‘Jelle Blom brings stress levels down and fixes issues pragmatically and quietly; he is valuable in strategic cooperation with suppliers and B2B customers. Lisa van Vliet is an excellent sparring partner for marketing campaigns and thinks commercially.’

‘Martine de Koning’s expertise is in depth, and she is quick to understand a client’s needs.’

‘There has been a strong connection to the client in handling our case. The way the team connects with us was empathic and pragmatic.’

‘Very accommodating and quickly grasps issues. Easy to work with.’

‘Martine de Koning is very practical, collaborative and razor sharp. Isabel van Tuyll van Serooskerken is smart, creative and collaborative.’

‘Strong insurance team.’

‘Erik van Orsouw is easygoing, quick and to the point. He has an informal approach and is intelligent. It was a pleasure to work with Marit van der Pool. She is skilled and intelligent and has in-depth knowledge.’

‘Having worked with various insurance firms in the Netherlands over the years, I rate KVDL as the best firm. KVDL has an excellent understanding of the products, the coverage issues and the market dynamics.’

‘I enjoy working with Marit van der Pool and consider her a real expert when it comes to D&O coverage.’

‘Kennedy Van der Laan is a very well-known and well-regarded player in the market. Good team, which covers many different areas of insurance law, with accessible people who are great to work with.’

‘Erik van Orsouw combines in-depth knowledge with the willingness to listen to other parties in search of a solution. Marit van der Pool is an enthusiastic, recently appointed partner with a pragmatic approach. Peter van den Broek has a good eye for the technical details of a case without losing sight of the bigger picture.’

‘Peter van den Broek is very pleasant to work with and a reasonable, commercial and fair lawyer to see across the table. Eric van Orsouw is smart and smooth, with an eye for business relationships.’

‘Quirine Tjeenk Willink really makes the difference in litigation. Her skills and knowledge are outstanding.’

‘Kennedy Van der Laan’s telecoms practice has specific and practical expertise on a wide range of issues related to Dutch and EU telecommunications law. These include issues including spectrum licensing, number allocation, open internet regulation, interconnection, privacy and data protection as well as competition and administrative law.’

‘Quirine Tjeenk Willink has extensive experience in telecoms and is a well-recognised and respected attorney in the sector. She is a very focused and result-oriented professional.’

‘KVDL are true legal experts who have the added advantage of being very pragmatic. They deliver effective advice, and strategies are perfectly adapted to their interlocutors.’

‘The IP and tech team are first class at KVDL. They are one of the most impressive teams in the Netherlands.’

‘The standout partner is Maarten Schuut. He is a leader in his field. He has a commercial mindset which clients appreciate, as well as a clear focus on outcomes.’

‘Kennedy Van Der Laan has a deep understanding of intellectual property legislation in the Netherlands and extensive experience.’

‘Reindert van der Zaal has extensive experience in both pre-litigation and litigation involving intellectual property rights. Reindert has assisted our company on very delicate and complex matters and, in all cases, has managed to achieve great results.’

‘They have an outstanding team with great experience in IP matters.’

‘Reindert van der Zaal is an exceptional professional.’

‘The KVDL IP practice is clearly a dynamic, forward-thinking, and approachable one. They have excellent legal knowledge in the field of IP.’

‘The practice has great expertise and a well known knowledge position in the market.’

‘The individuals are easy accessible and willing to share their expertise. Friendly in their contacts and it is never an inconvenience when you contact them also when you have a question in a case that is not (yet) being handled by them.’

‘The team always go out of their way to assist our ever-changing business. Due to the relationship which we have built over the years, thy understand our ways of working as well as our quirks so when we do have any issues which we require guidance on, they are up to speed immediately.’

‘Soo-Ja Schijf’s instincts are always to protect the company but also provide caution on the impact on the employee so we can ensure that we are doing the right thing and minimising risk.’

‘They are proactive, knowledgeable, approachable, good communicators and deliver as promised. They show outstanding levels of integrity and achieve an excellent balance between the personal and business aspects and perspective. They are involved and committed, creative and solutions oriented, and are not afraid to provide bold advice and take legal action. It is a pleasure to work with them.’

‘Ester Damen is knowledgeable, dedicated, engaged and committed.’

‘Great approach and leadership through the entire legal process. Always supportive and available.’

‘They are readily available, and they know our business and industry very well. Their advice is always focused on being ahead of things. They are proactive in involving team members with other areas of expertise.’

‘The employment team is dynamic, collaborative and really human.’

‘Soo-Ja Schijf is just brilliant. She is super bright, well connected and very commercial. She seeks out opportunities to collaborate for the benefit of her clients.’

‘Kennedy Van Der Laan’s team is oriented towards providing client-friendly and to-the-point advice, and has vast knowledge of competition law and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘We have primarily worked with Martine de Koning and Jelle Blom, and find both to be extremely professional, knowledgeable, and great at coordinating multi-jurisdictional matters.’

‘The commercial and international trade team has excellent knowledge of the broader EU and Dutch regulatory framework for consumers, in particular the regulatory framework relevant for product compliance, sustainability, advertising and greenwashing in commercial practices.’

‘The team members are very approachable and fun to work with.’

‘The team is flexible, efficient and has fast turnaround times.’

‘Martine de Koning and team are always ready to provide support where necessary.’

‘Martine de Koning makes the most complex law sound very understandable and knows how to advise and support franchise organisations through excellent advice re the Dutch Franchise Act and EU competition law.’

‘They have a large team with very broad and in-depth knowledge. They also provide helpful knowhow to keep us up to date.’

‘In particular Anne ten Brummelhuis stands out from the crowd. She can provide on the spot and to the point advice and is very responsive.’

‘Eline Lam has a great sense of our organisation’s needs and level of advice. Anne ten Brummelhuis is a reliable expert.’

‘Kennedy Van de Laan (Fenna van Dijk and Eline Lam) has helped us, having the great ability to thoroughly understand our questions and wishes, and translate regulations and legal aspects into daily practice within our organisation. Fenna van Dijk and Eline Lam are great individuals to work with. Very professional, flexible, and forward thinking.’

‘Fenna van Dijk is a great professional to work with. She has a lot of experience and knowledge, always thinks ahead and from our perspective as a client and has a great ability to connect. We can really trust her advice and she is very involved with us as clients.’

‘Eline Lam is a practical, straightforward and skilled professional, who is very involved, flexible and always gives us solid advice or work.’

‘Kennedy Van der Laan has the required specific knowledge of the healthcare sector in combination with IT; in our opinion, that is their unique selling point. Fenna van Dijk’s team focuses on collaboration in healthcare and is involved in many respects with various stakeholders in the chain, such as (large) software parties, healthcare providers, but also relevant regulators.’

‘Fenna van Dijk has the necessary knowledge and experience. She is decisive, sharp in her advice and knows how to deliver a message. In addition, she is also able to understand risks and knows when to consult a fellow expert.’

‘Isabel Van Tuyll van Serooskerken was very responsive and very attuned to the needs of the client. Her advice was prompt and very practical.’

‘Christoph Jeloschek is one of most impressive attorneys I have met. He is not only focused on the legal issues at hand and how to master them, but also the political, financial and public dynamics of cases and the people involved as well. I have had the opportunity to work with many international firms and individuals and have not met or worked with such capable, smart and kind, yet assertive and savvy, individuals as at Kennedy van der Laan.’

‘The team are very engaging, understanding and professional in their approach to clients. They are well spoken, they explain things in layman’s terms for clients without being patronising or condescending, and they are very friendly and helpful. We have found that they give us all the required time and information and they do not pressure us, but rather give us a relevant timeframe to decide on things and move forwards. We have enjoyed the advice and support from Kennedy van der Laan.’

‘Isabel Van Tuyll has been fantastic at giving advice, explaining things about Dutch law where we are unfamiliar and has been assertive but reasonable in her approach to following up on our disputes with the third parties. This has been a welcome breath of fresh air.’

‘Kennedy Van Der Laan bring detailed scrutiny to the conduct of litigation. What makes the team stand out is that it has a very collaborative approach with clients. They get to know the sector and really drill into the issues.’

‘Christoph Jeloschek is an outstanding advocate. He has an engaging and confident rapport with the court. Veerle van Drueren applies a forensic approach to cases. She is an experienced advocate.’

‘Isabel van Tuyll van Serooskerken has a client-friendly approach and is extremely responsive and diligent. What clients also appreciate about her is that she provides advice in a digestible and highly commercial manner.’

‘Christoph Jeloschek is a very good lawyer for cross-border cases and is very knowledgeable in international and European procedural law. He has a hands-on approach, and is very easy to work with.’

‘Kennedy van der Laan is a renowned law firm and very good in terms of work. Service is fast and advice is tailor-made.’

‘Eline Goemans is one of the best real estate lawyers I know and have worked with. She is very good in terms of content and, if necessary, she can litigate well. Eline is a good advocate, is very sharp in court. In short, she’s a top lawyer.’

‘Without the input and guidance of Kennedy van der Laan we would not have achieved the very favourable result in our negotiations. They provide clear and solid guidance on an area of Dutch law that was changing over the past few years.’

‘We received solid guidance on Dutch real estate law and ensured that we were able to get an outstanding issue concluded in a short period of time.’

‘Eline Goemans is a very experienced lawyer with a good knowledge of the law and the ability to provide simple but practical advice.’

‘They provide guidance and keep their cool in continuously changing situations, and understand our business needs. They are also down-to-earth and have a good network of corresponding firms.’

‘Gaby Heere is pragmatic, thinks outside the box and understands our needs.’

‘KVDL have provided helpful and prompt advice on a range of matters for us over the years – they are a good choice for Dutch advice.’

‘Quick, professional, and positive – they get the deal done.’

‘Hands-on and committed to getting the deal done; they have strong sector knowledge.’

‘Great, no-nonsense collaboration with Gaby Heere and Jan-Berend Möller.’

‘A very pleasant team – very accessible, absolutely communicative and responsive. The KVDL team thinks along with us, points out further options and we feel we can trust them.’

‘Jan-Berend Möller is exceptionally bright and open-minded.’