Osborne Clarke > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘Osborne Clarke is practical and provides business-orientated advice that helped our business navigate the regulatory landscape and develop a strategy that was tailored to our risk appetite.’

‘They are responsive, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable about all areas of fintech. The team also delivers honest feedback in a timely manner (and not just what the client wants to hear), which is exactly what is needed in the emerging world of crypto asset regulations.’

‘Johannes de Jong is the best fintech lawyer in the Netherlands and provides legal advice that protects and advances business interests at the same time, which is not an easy thing to do. He staffs matters appropriately and has built a great team.’

‘Anka Langedijk led a regulatory application endeavour for our business effectively and efficiently and was also a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend the team strongly enough.’

‘Skilled and always ready to support. ’

‘No-nonsense and quick responses in day-to-day legal disputes’.

‘We worked a lot with Casper Bos, who is up-to-date, clear and complete.’

‘Very responsive team, with clear coordination between the team members. Smooth communication.’

‘We really enjoyed working with Axel van der Staak and Marlinde Klein Ganseij on our refinancing. They are an efficient team, knowledgeable and nice to work with.’

‘The banking team at Osborne Clarke is a good partner to us in our corporate financing transactions. They are fast and they have tailor-made solutions in response to the legal issues. They are very knowledgeable on market practice and able to guide us when needed. They have good communication skills and happy to assist us on whatever front we need, being negotiations with legal or financial people.’

‘Axel van der Staak is a very commercial and hands-on banking lawyer who is able to guide us towards the trends in the market. He is also pragmatic and solution oriented. We can confidently rely on his communication skills on deal management. Last, but not least important, he is a quite responsive person who always picks up the phone when needed.’

‘The Osborne Clarke team is a small team, but delivers its product as if it has a significant team behind it. They deliver fast and good quality work.’

‘Axel van der Staak is experienced and a very practical lawyer. The work from the whole team seems consistently of high quality. ’

‘The Osborne Clarke banking team in the Netherlands is for me a perfect combination of a smaller, hands-on team which at the same time is part of a global law firm.’

‘Axel van der Staak is a committed, knowledgeable, hands-on lawyer and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Team with a deep expertise in data protection, well organised that provides business-oriented and pragmatic advice.’

‘Joanne Zaaijer is business-oriented, friendly and results-driven.’

‘Dewi Harkink has strong communicative skills to manage expectations and proper quality of work delivered.’

‘Very practical approach. Deep knowledge of privacy laws, including relevant laws in other parts of the world.’

‘Joanne Zaaijer is fast, to the point and delivers practical solutions.’

‘Joanne Zaaijer is known for unparalleled attention to detail and a proactive approach to case management. She consistently exceed expectations by offering sharp insights and demonstrating a strong work ethic, data protection & privacy legal expertise, and strategic thinking.’

‘Joanne Zaaijer demonstrates exceptional expertise and consistently delivers practical, business-aligned solutions. Her legal advice in not only thorough but also tailored to provide clear, actionable steps for clients.’

‘Team is proactive and very efficient with the guidance. Excellent at communicating and collaborating.’

‘Osborne Clarke is very nice to work with because the team is very nice and hands-on, responding very quickly.’

‘Coen Barneveld Binkhuysen is very strong at understanding the needs of me as a client and providing a tailored solution. He knows where to focus and therefore adds great value in very little time.’

‘The IT team is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.’

‘I frequently encounter Coen Barneveld Binkhuysen. Coen is a reasonable, cooperative, and an approachable lawyer.’

‘They are fun to work with as a team.’

‘Coen Barneveld Binkhuysen is a future partner in this field.’

‘Very knowledgeable, practical and approachable.’

‘Johannes de Jong is a very knowledgeable and experienced partner. He is able to cut to the heart of the problem and cut out the noise.’

‘Very approachable.’

‘Personal attention, intrinsic involvement and ownership of the team ensure an efficient process and good contracts.’

‘Bas Beenen is very experienced and extremely competent. In complex real estate projects he structures all necessary contracts with third parties. He advises and communicates clearly and distinctly without becoming complicated. His accessibility for questions and advice is also exceptionally good. In summary, very professional in a friendly and personal manner. The experience with Casper Bos is also exceptionally good.’

‘Bas Beenen is of high value to our firm. He works thoroughly and accurately. He knows how to solve an issue in a practical manner.’

‘Bas Beenen is amazing.’

‘Open and clear communication. Very practical and efficient. The team has the goal to have a good working relation with their clients. The interpersonal relations are very important.’

‘Bas Beenen is very approachable and down to earth. That makes the collaboration very pleasant. Strong in content, good balancing of interests, honest in his advice and seeks compromises in the interest of the client.’

‘The team is highly qualified, works efficiently and has supported us in the implementation of our European strategy across all countries. Regardless of the quality of the work, it is the solution-orientated approach that convinces me. Problems are flagged, but at the same time provided with solution options or choices. This allows us to work efficiently on our side, because decisions are made in a targeted manner.’

‘A dedicated and diligent team that thinks with the client and works hard to find commercially applicable and creative solutions.’

‘A well-rounded team that can assist in all aspects of running your business.’

‘Herke van Hulst is a very good communicator. She is responsive and closely monitors processes all the way up to the deadline. What makes her outstanding is that she provides true advice, not just options. She is highly experienced in M&A, in life sciences and beyond. With her way of working she is very effective, with short timelines and reasonable hours.’

‘Pragmatic dealmakers with a problem-solving mindset. Real sparring partner in negotiations, like good chess players they think several steps ahead.’

‘We have worked with Wouter Kok who has been instrumental in getting our 2024 transactions done. Wouter has a strong combination of legal know-how, negotiation experience and interpersonal qualities. Especially the latter helps him ‘read the room’ and tailor his advice accordingly, which is something we do not experience with most firms.’

‘The team is likeable and pleasant to work with in general – the in-depth knowledge on relevant areas is extensive – the team is very flexible.’

‘Niels Dolk is our primary contact and delivers on all the items that makes the team stand-out.’

‘Pragmatism, responsiveness.’

‘Osborne Clarke doesn’t just give the options, they talk it through, make sure they understand the business they’re dealing with and gives their perspective to help guide the company to an effective resolution. ’

‘Osborne Clarke’s employment lawyers have consistently demonstrated exceptional skills in managing people-related matters.  Their deep understanding of employment law and dedication to client needs have made them invaluable assets to our team and to our company as a whole.’

‘Jorgo Tsiris has consistently been a lawyer of high level, professionalism and dedication in helping us. His expertise and commitment to excellence have significantly impacted my team and projects for the better. Jim Margry is an excellent lawyer with great communication skills. My team really loves to work with him and his associate Luuk Molendijk. ’

‘The two biggest standouts for Osborne Clarke’s employment practice is their responsiveness and the way they think along with our business.’

‘Jim Margry and Sabine van Baren are our main contacts. I highly appreciate their responsiveness, their ability to think with us with an “in-house” perspective. They have the right balance between the focus on substance and a certain amount of humour, that makes for a great working relationship.’

‘Osborne Clarke’s people have a high quality, hands-on mentality who are willing to resolve each matter in a quick and concise way.’

‘Jim Margry’s expertise on employment related issues is outstanding, which makes him of great value for our company. Not only is his legal expertise in contracts excellent, he is also eager to think solutions-wise in strategies and is not afraid to provide his opinion.’

‘Paul Brouwer has very good knowledge of litigation, is thorough in his work, has an eye for detail and is firm in negotiations.’

‘Very attuned team that listens to clients’ needs and has a crisp and clear approach on disputes and litigation. Great to have them on board of your commercial litigations.’

‘Jeroen Bedaux has a clear view on resolving disputes with a warm and emphatic client-centric approach.’

‘Paul Brouwer is leading a great team of very skilled and clever lawyers. His ease reflects on the team, they work in a very cool and clever manner, with a confident, yet modest and no-nonsense attitude. A diverse team, with really top-notch litigators.’

‘Paul Brouwer is the example of your best man in court. You want him on your side. He is down to earth, very clever and has a good sense of humour. Exceptionally knowledgeable and very creative. ’

‘The team at Osborne Clarke comprises seasoned legal professionals with diverse backgrounds. Their combined expertise enables the firm to handle complex legal issues effectively, from corporate law to dispute resolution. Osborne Clarke prides itself on developing creative legal strategies that address contemporary challenges. Osborne Clarke is adept at providing forward-thinking solutions.’

‘Paul Brouwer has an extensive understanding of both current legislation and historical jurisprudence. His ability to interpret and apply complex legal texts allows clients to navigate intricate legal landscapes confidently. Overall, Paul Brouwer’s blend of deep legislative knowledge, pragmatic and innovative approaches, and strong interpersonal skills make him an exceptional legal expert.’

‘The team was very knowledgeable and helpful.’

‘Job van der Pool and Sjoerd Waagmeester were instrumental in assisting us. Their advice was always clear and accessible.’

‘Rapid response time and accurate knowledge of changes in the market and case law.’

‘Job van de Pol is always available, very well-connected worldwide, and has a wide understanding of all tax and legal aspects as well as lots of business acumen.’