Stek > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘Jan Erik Janssen is a very smart lawyer with great knowledge. He has helped us to prepare in a proper and efficient way, and to reply to the questions of the court and counter the answers of the other party.’

‘Coen Thomas is very knowledgeable in the industry, a very approachable and friendly person and an efficient negotiator, who provides creative solutions where possible and stays firm and civilised in negotiations when needed.’

‘The Stek energy team is extraordinary in its knowledge of the market across the entire energy landscape and they understand new actions swiftly.’

‘Gerard de Jongh and Jan Erik Janssen are my go-to lawyers for just about anything. Gerard has experience in just about all the fields with which an integrated utility engages, which makes him unique. He also has extraordinary abilities understanding extremely complicated files very swiftly and determining the way forward.’

‘Jan Erik Jansen can be relied upon in moments of crisis. He cares that his clients are doing the right thing and can critically assess whether we are on the right track. He has a  profound knowledge of the sector, and is able to understand every issue we have extremely quickly – the most straightforward lawyer I know – the man to go to.’

‘Very competent team members, pleasant to work with. Our go-to-firm for energy referrals in the Netherlands. We have complete trust that our clients will be in excellent hands.’

‘Jan Erik Janssen is extremely competent and has outstanding knowledge of the regulatory landscape in the Netherlands. Claudia Beele is very competent, easy to work with, pleasant and a great communicator.’

‘Claudia has an exceptional talent for bringing order to chaos, efficiently instructing and guiding her team to successfully complete even the most challenging tasks to a very high standard. Jan Erik has extensive and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, and Veii’s dedication and expertise are truly commendable!’

‘Excellent at managing complex antitrust litigation efficiently over a long period of time.’

‘Mattijs Baneke is extremely responsive and provides excellent strategic analysis.’

‘Ruben Elkerbout does a great job of distilling complex antitrust rulings into actionable guidance for non-lawyers.’

‘Stek have the ideal profile and we can always rely on their efficient and pragmatic approach and support.’

‘Ruben Elkerbout is a very skilled expert and a leader in his field.’

‘Ruben has ongoing developments enabling him to give tailored and pragmatic advice. It’s a great pleasure and fun to work with Ruben.’

‘Stek’s EU and competition practice is highly experienced. They know our business very well and give us practical advice.’

‘Mattijs Baneke is practical, and his experience and knowledge is highly valued by us.’

‘Very responsive and practical.’

‘Sharon Kauffman and Katinka van den Brink give fast, clear and practical answers. They are not afraid to give advice beyond the scope of their direct involvement and really act as a sparring partner for the in-house legal department.’

‘Very hands on and pragmatic in negotiating new financing agreements inter alia and for negotiating in distressed projects as well.’

‘Very polite and friendly, but also to the point.’

‘The team has deep knowledge of aviation and can work directly with the business team. Excellent on the corporate side as well.’

‘Jeroen Timmermans is outstanding – no equal in the Netherlands.’

‘They are very pragmatic, thorough and quick to respond.’

‘It is a very good and professional firm that is suited for more experienced clients as well.’

‘Marleen Veenstra is an amicable negotiator and pragmatic in her approach. She runs her team efficiently and can align well with different types of stakeholders.’

‘The team is very accessible and communicates clearly. Compared to other firms, they are more likely to meet the fee quote initially provided.’

‘The team works together very closely in order to assist the client in any way possible. Deadlines are met. Communication is very clear. The team is very good at advising on what items should be negotiated and what is market practice in terms of settling.’

‘Marleen Veenstra is competent, friendly, easy to approach, fast, and rational.’

‘Sharon Kaufmann is highly experienced, friendly, and constructive in aligning stakeholders’ needs.’

‘They have a strong team managing a range of international transactions, particularly in the corporate and leveraged finance space.’

‘Herman Wamelink has many years of experience and is a calm pair of hands. Marleen Veenstra is also an extremely experienced finance lawyer with a can-do, collaborative attitude.’

‘Experienced, especially in the mid-market segment, with a very attractive price/quality ratio. They deliver valuable work, with pricing that is relatively speaking lower than other typical large law firms. Friendly and competent people.’

‘We very much like working with Marleen Veenstra. Her accessibility is very good and her way of working is practical. This way is also appreciated by our own clients.’

‘Jan Bart van de Hel is always accessible, has a pragmatic mindset and an efficient approach. His availability and quick responses have been instrumental in keeping our legal cases on track and ensuring effective communication within the team. His pragmatic approach to problem-solving has not only streamlined our processes but also provided innovative solutions when we needed them the most. His efficiency is truly commendable, as he consistently delivers high-quality results in a timely manner.’

‘The Stek team consists of top-notch litigators who have a proactive and pragmatic approach to the high-profile cases they run. Compared to some of their peers, the Stek team are focused on getting the job done and on delivering results for the client, all in an extremely user-friendly way. The team is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Jan Bart van der Hel is an excellent litigator. Simon Boersen brings experience from the major litigation matters he has been involved in. Tanja Schasfoort is instrumental to the delivery of cases by the team at Stek.’

‘Stek’s dispute resolution team has excellent knowledge of competition litigation. The team has a lot of experience with complex antitrust damages litigation in the Netherlands, both on the claimant and the defendant side. They are responsive, down to earth and fun to work with.’

‘Tanja Schasfoort is a talented lawyer who can get quickly to the core of an issue. She is very knowledgeable, energetic and a real pleasure to work with. Gerben Smit is a very experienced and trusted lawyer. He is also a great negotiator with great commercial awareness. Simon Boersen is a very organised and bright lawyer. He is also very responsive and reliable.’

‘There are several reasons that make Stek remarkable. Stek analyse complex matters meticulously and provide practical solutions from their unique perspective. Another element that makes Stek stand out is its young, dynamic team, consisting of talented lawyers with multi-dimensional and rich perspectives, who combine their deep business understanding with extensive legal skills. It acts in the most efficient ways when solving a legal matter with brilliant strategies.’

‘Jan Bart van de Hel has extensive experience in follow-on cartel damages claims. He identifies legal issues thoroughly and implements practical solutions effectively. He also provides high-quality service with exceptional communication.’

‘Specific thanks to Simon Boersen and Gerben Smit for their unwavering guidance, strong communication, level headedness, and all around good humour and positivity in working with a global company with many personalities and requirements.’

‘Good for mid-cap deal add-ons. They are very good at levelling with the other side of the table which is crucial when you get into a new partnership.’

‘Eelco Bijkerk and Dirk de Graeff are noteworthy individuals.’

‘An extremely responsive, knowledgeable, reliable and trustworthy team.’

‘A great and objective soundboard, always defending the customer’s position in the best possible way.’

‘A nice team, with a consistent composition during the transaction.’

‘Ruben Tros builds a good, trustworthy relationship with the client and offers a supportive commercial perspective to them. He is eloquent, knows the topics very well and remains calm and bright.’

‘Dirk de Graeff is dedicated, conscientious and accurate.’

‘Stek is pragmatic and direct. In a deal setting they are looking for solutions that work for both parties while keeping in mind the interests of their client.’

‘Strong energy, capabilities and pragmatism.’

‘Reijnoud Homveld and Lodewijk Vonken provide practical solutions and good quality of work. They are very helpful not only at thinking through a legal lens, but also from  a broader perspective to help close transaction in best way possible. They listen, understands client needs very well and are creative enough to achieve the goals of all parties.’

‘Professional, knowledgeable, client focused, responsive and efficient.’

‘Pamela Buhrman and Eelco Bijkerk are noteworthy.’

‘Very down-to-earth and pragmatic, as well as very responsive. They do their best to understand their clients’ business.’

‘Maarten van der Graaf easily forms a personal connection, is quick to grasp concepts and come with an appropriate solution, and often sees things from a viewpoint not yet considered by others.’

‘A nice team with a consistent composition during transactions.’

‘Ruben Tros builds a good, trustworthy relationship with the client and offers a commercial perspective to support the client, is eloquent, knows the topics very well and remains calm and bright. Dirk de Graeff is dedicated conscientious, accurate and skilled.’