Greenberg Traurig LLP > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘Legal expertise combined with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach. The team works seamlessly and is very action-oriented with a uniquely differentiated collaborative approach.’

‘Herald Jongen runs a collaborative, high-performing team which delivers results. Nienke Bernard goes above and beyond, is extremely action-oriented, and precise in language and execution. Emre Yildirim is calm under pressure, combines expertise with a get-in-done, nothing is impossible approach.’

‘The team has a comprehensive set of expertise to address real estate, tax, notarial topics. They have an intimate understanding of the market specificities and various solutions that can be implemented in any situation. Perfect one stop shop solution for every real estate project in the Netherlands.’

‘David van Dijk and Simone Wijngaard have perfectly handled various complex projects involving numerous stakeholders. They understand very well our needs and can adapt greatly to uncertain situations.’

‘The Dutch real estate team is highly skilled, delivering practical, client-focused advice.’

‘Coco van Zuiden stands out for her proactive approach, clear communication, and strong commercial insight, making her a key asset. Barbara Klootwijk is reliable and quick. The team excels in flexibility and diversity.’

‘The Greenberg Traurig transaction team is hands-on and flexible to smooth difficult transaction, partners like Coco van Zuiden, David van Dijk and Simone Wijngaard are professionals and leaders ore future leaders in the industry.’

‘David van Dijk is one of the leaders in the transaction real estate industry, who created an excellent team but also always engaged with every deal, big or small. Coco van Zuiden is dedicated on every transaction and is more than flexible and comes up with solutions.’

‘The Greenberg Traurig team is very experienced and reliable in all real estate related matters, especially transactional work.’

‘Barbara Klootwijk and David Van Dijk are top lawyers. They are our trusted advisors in all real estate related matters. They know the real estate market and understand the role of every party in a real estate project. They defend our interests while being pragmatic and deal oriented at the same time. Very good negotiators.’

‘Hands-on team, always reachable, direct contacts. In-depth knowledge of Anglo-Saxon loan documentation.’

‘Jack Schrijver has acted in our re-financing deal as a key person to drive the lawyers on the other side to deliver in time decisions and documents. Without his persistence we could not have made it in time.’

‘Sabine Schoute is a super lawyer. One of the best in class. To the point, commercial, smart and highly motivated to assist and solve problems. Sabine also has a great personality and is fun to work with.’

‘GT combines global experience with local expertise. Working in the British office of an American company on a Dutch loan with the French office of a German lender requires a global perspective and flexibility adapting the business customs of multiple cultures. GT integrated resources from across their platform to close the loan.’

‘Sabine Schoute is pragmatic, solutions-oriented and effective in driving progress on a deal. We intend to work with her on future transactions.’

‘The team is experienced and knowledgeable. It is also able to assure us that we are close to a deal at moments when we thought we were at in impasse with the counterparty.’

‘Jelmer Kalisvaart exhibits strong characteristics valuable for our team.’

‘The team has great knowledge and understanding of the working of GDRP on all aspects of personal data. They know how to use that knowledge to obtain terms and conditions for their clients so that they can use products and services in a compliant manner.’

‘Knowledge, quick turnaround on drafts, humour and in our case knowledge of the challenges within Dutch government organisations.’

‘Highly experienced, smart, kind and hands-on lawyers. They have a diverse team with multiple talents. They have the back-up resources from a global law firm.’

‘Shout out to partner Herald Jongen and lawyer Nienke Bernard for their case management and warm collaboration.’

‘Marijn Bodelier: very strategic thinker, very creative, very good negotiator, outstanding.’

‘High quality team.’

‘The environment and planning practice attorneys demonstrate exceptional expertise and a client-focused approach. Their deep understanding of environmental law, combined with practical business acumen, enables them to provide tailored solutions that address complex challenges effectively.’

‘Greenberg Traurig’s Environment and Planning practice stands out for its comprehensive expertise in environmental law and natural resources, with a strong focus on proactive strategies and integrated solutions.’

‘The team has extensive experience in public law matters and is adept at providing advice on exceptional situations, particularly regarding amendments to zoning plans.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and approachable.’

‘Alex Westerman really made a difference in a tax case. He worked creatively and strategically.’

‘Great experience in handling complex customs matters.’

‘Erik de Bie is a very experienced lawyer, highly recommendable.’

‘Availability, responsiveness, expertise, and professionalism in international tax transactions or arrangements.’

‘Thomas Van Der Vliet is an impressive tax lawyer with extensive knowledge, showing business-oriented and pragmatic approaches.’

‘The Amsterdam team is formed of a highly experienced and entrepreneurial group of professionals. Response times are short, the style is professional and informal at the same time. A relief compared to some of the other traditional firms. Energising to work with.’

‘Expert knowledge across a broad-range of topics. They are swift to respond, enthusiastic and effective in solving problems and finding solutions.’

‘M&A expertise in the complex gambling industry.’

‘Bas Vletter and Rutger Sterk proactively collaborated with financial advisors, business consultants, and accounting and tax advisors to provide appropriate advice and recommendations to us to minimise potential risks.’

‘Robert Hardy is a stand-out practitioner at Greenberg Traurig.’

‘Robert Hardy has a sharp legal mind, can analyse and explain complex legal issues in a clear and simple way and has a wealth of expertise and experience in antitrust and competition law.’

‘A strong and well-rounded EU and competition practice in the Netherlands.’

‘Robert is a technically gifted lawyer. He goes the extra mile to get the desired outcome for the client. This is also true in terms of coordinating with local counsel and others.’

‘Robert’s responsiveness is superb. He thinks and acts fast, and also works well in different languages.’

‘A great team, which provides great solutions.’

‘Radboud Ribbert stands out for his careful, precise approach.’

‘A great team that provides great solutions. Radboud Ribbert stands out for his careful, precise approach and very creative, good solutions.’

‘The IP team are an incredibly creative, energetic and proactive group of IP lawyers.’

‘Radboud Ribbert is a very creative IP lawyer, thinking out of the box when necessary.’

‘They are the best in the Netherlands.’