Ploum > Rotterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘Stephan Sluijters and his team are very available and quick to react on any upcoming issues.‘

‘They are knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with while developing contracts.‘

‘Ploum is professional and efficient.‘

‘They have a highly respected presence in the energy sector.‘

‘Very client-orientated, fast, intelligent and flexible.‘

‘The team covers the full range of energy related projects.‘

‘Frequently involved in high-profile energy and corporate related transactions and on top of all developments.‘

‘Jeroen Terstegge is an outstanding lawyer who is very knowledgeable.‘

‘Good core knowledge of law and common practice with authorities.’

‘Good expertise, they know the client and know the authorities.’

‘Maayke Maas-Cooymans is an outstanding partner.’

‘Maayke Maas-Cooymans is very knowledgeable and responsive.’

‘The team is reliable, experienced and approachable.’

‘Maayke Maas is Mrs Environment in the Netherlands; she is very knowledgeable, practical, experienced and a pleasant and pragmatic person.’

‘Legal knowledge is superb, the team is always available and has fast response times.’

‘Maayke Maas-Cooymans is extremely knowledgeable in this areas of law.’

‘Ploum is a very hands-on firm and very solution oriented. They are very straight forward in their communication and always deliver fast with high quality.’

‘We work on regular bases with Willem Leppink, Sabin Tigu, Marijn van Tuijl and Mirjam Louws on IP cases and international contract matters. Communication is very straight forward and delivery is always quick and of high quality. So far, Ploum has won every case.’

‘Ploum is a one stop shop for a variety of different issues a company like us face on a regular basis. On top of knowing ‘the law’, they also know ‘the real world’, such as commercial aspects and the role government bodies/authorities play within the sector. Involving Ploum means involving an efficient and solution oriented law firm and I am very pleased with the services provided by them.’

‘Unique expertise on Food related issues and Food Safety Authority cases’.

‘Marijn van Tuijl understands the Food related issues in detail. Jikke Biermaz is great in Custom related matters’.

‘The leading team in Rotterdam. Our go to firm for all issues impact the movement of food products into the EU across the Dutch border.’

‘Marijn van Tuil has all the answers and is a superb food lawyer, working in close synergy with the transport and customs team.’

‘Ploum has a highly skilled, professional and experienced team in all areas of the logistics sector’.

‘Marijn van Tuijl understands the sector, provides practical and understandable advice and listens carefully to his clients’.

‘Jikke Biermasz and Marijn van Tuijl are always open for discussions; they are well known experts in their fields’.

‘Collaboration is easy and fast’.

‘The team does not bore you with pages long memos when asking a question but really supports in finding a practical answer or solution’.

‘Very well connected in the market, good knowledge of key players and dedicated to their work’.

‘Well-balanced team, excellent service, able to combine agility with a firm stand when needed’.

‘High level of knowledge, willing to share that knowledge and able to put it in perspective’.

‘Willem Leppink provides thoughtful, practical and strategic guidance. He is very prompt to respond to queries, is approachable and lovely to work with. He keeps you looped in at all times and is definitely a top IP practitioner.’

‘Ploum is commercial and innovative. They are solution driven and always looking for ways to deliver what the client needs in the most time and cost effective way possible. They truly feel like an extension of your own team.’

‘Willem Leppink and Sabin Tigu stand out on IP. Both are driven by a team approach to finding the right solution. They are responsive and clear in their advice. You really feel they have considered all of the avenues and their “can do” approach instils confidence.’

‘The team is composed of excellent technicians. They know their practice and the market very well and have all the necessary connections, especially in the field of trademark law in Europe. The billing is fully in line with expectations.’

‘Willem Leppinck and Sabine Tigu are available, responsive, proactive, deliver the work in a timely manner. They have a very good contact with the clients and have been really available via zoom during the pandemic .’

‘PLOUM´s IP practice combines key virtues which are very much appreciated by our clients: profound knowledge in all kind of IP issues, experienced litigators, clear advice and prompt responsiveness. They always take strategic aspects into account as they have a broad view on the cases considering not only legal but also commercial factors. Also on a personal level, the key players Sabin Tigu and Willem Leppink are good to work with!’

‘We can recommend Sabin Tigu without any limitations. This evaluation is based on the experiences of a long lasting working relationship with him. He is very robust when expressing and enforcing our client´s interest, but at the same time has tactical excellent skills when it comes to negotiating. His knowledge of IP issues is very profound. We would characterize him as a very clever negotiator on the one hand, but also very clear and hard when necessary to defend client´s interests in proceedings!’

‘Very professional team, all equally nice persons. Lots of up-to-date knowledge, team spirit, always available, very good price-quality ratio, in-house training for customers.’

‘Nina Witt (associate): great knowledge of pharmaceutical/healthcare sector and therefore very capable in handling/advising on specific data privacy/GDPR matters. Manages to make complex issues understandable and (more importantly) workable for those with a non-legal background.’

‘Strong team. Their service level is just excellent and everything is handled in a user-friendly way. They are a pleasure to work with. The team is really focused on the needs of clients.’

‘Dennis Zieren; clever lawyer covering all aspects of data privacy and data protection. Very client focused. He is able to put advice in the right context and framework for the situation.’

‘Rotterdam firm that understand the culture and business we are in. Very pleasant way of communicating.’

‘Ploum’s Data Privacy Practice has a very broad knowledge of all area’s within Data Privacy. And if a question is linked to employment law for example, they are quick to ensure these elements are included in their advice. This to ensure all legal angles are covered. Overall the practice has a clear understanding of what a company requires from them, not just legally correct advice but also very much usable in daily business life.’

‘All individuals are always easy to be reached and quick to react and answer any question you might have. They are very much aware of what is needed in company life, so not too focused on the academic side of things but also ensure a good amount of practicality.’

‘Maurice Verhoeven communicates clearly and unambiguously’.

‘Maurice Verhoeven knows how to clearly communicate the point of view or defence of our insured and of us as insurer’.

‘Our first contact with Ploum was with a senior partner who took the time to respond quickly in a time sensitive matter’.

‘They took the time to listen and understand the case’.

‘They are thorough and did their research’.

‘The team stays grounded and focused during stressful times and time-sensitive matters’.

‘When needed they were available for meetings, produced the necessary documents on time and secondly they were always available to comfort us’.

‘Maurice Verhoeven took ownership, managed expectations, was brutally honest and stood firm for his opinion’.

‘The team has a very strong hands-on approach and progresses deals at great speed not losing time. Strong combination of legal and business sense focussed on deal certainty. Good combination of specialists required to bring a complex transaction over the finish line. Outstanding availability of partners, associates and staff and extremely capable and effective client communications.’

‘Stephan Sluijters has extensive experience in progressing transactions and does not have to show-off his skills and capacities. Always plans ahead in transaction documentation and anticipates on complex matters to come. Impresses by exceptional handling of complex negotiations always focussing on both deal security and quality of the end-product. Great communicator, also in difficult circumstances. Always available and action ready.’

‘Albert Wiggers is reliable, sensible and has an excellent commercial understanding. He is a great partner who really helped us in reaching a better than expected deal.’

‘Tom Ensink, senior partner, provided excellent service. Available, non confrontational to other side but getting points across firmly. Took control of getting things done in a controlled manner. Very impressive.’

‘The team was fun to work with, and that is meaningful in an M&A transaction where a lot of time is spent together. I truly enjoyed each call with Ploum and the manner by which they conducted business. They were attentive, informative, and provided actionable insight’

‘Tom Ensink was informed and very knowledgeable. And, he provided sound advice on best next steps and approach. We couldn’t have done the deal without his knowledge of the local landscape and ability to navigate some tough issues.’

‘Go-to team for a wide array of commercial, corporate and M&A matters. The team is strong in terms of commercial acumen, very responsive and provides clear and pragmatic advice. Excellent team, covering all areas and able to share outstanding insights.’

‘Jeroen Terstegge is a top-notch lawyer. He is a very capable and smart. Always there when you need him. Able to zoom in and out when needed and guide all involved to the preferred outcome. Very impressive performance. Jeroen provides valuable insights on a wide range of aspects and is always very well prepared and pro-active.’

‘Ploum very much relates to our company and to the work we do’.

‘The partners and associates are easily accessible and have in-depth knowledge of our businesses’.

‘Communication is easy and service and support is timely and of expected quality’.

‘They are innovative and offer great value for money’.

‘Good advice and participation in the meetings and negotiations’.

‘The team is highly skilled’.

‘Ploum are professional, knowledgeable and always offer valuable guidance in a timely manner’.

‘The team I have to deal with are professionals in their field, work with speed and really understand the cases and our position’.