Van Doorne continues to be a go-to firm for commercial and corporate litigation, acting for multinational corporations on high-value domestic and cross-border disputes. The team leverages the firm’s expertise in insurance, competition and white-collar crime to advise on insurance-related disputes and cartel damages cases. Other issues it handles includes ESG claims, restructuring and insolvency litigation. Team lead Daan Beenders focuses on liability law and procedural law within both commercial litigation and class actions. Sjoerd Kamerbeek centres his practice on shareholder and governance disputes, post M&A issues and joint venture litigation. Jasper Leedekerken is an expert in civil liability, representing clients in disputes involving contracts, tort, mass damages and securities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The very best firm for commercial contracting and litigation. Pragmatic advice and easy in communication.’
- ‘The team is well-structured and combines a practical, hands-on approach with strong expertise, making them very pleasant to work with.’
- ‘Sjoerd Kamerbeek stands out for his great responsiveness, ensuring clients always feel supported. He combines strong strategic thinking with a pragmatic mindset, and steering matters toward effective commercial solutions.’
- ‘The Van Doorne team is highly skilled in commercial litigation and proved to be an invaluable partner during a particularly turbulent period for us as a client. Their dedication and engagement throughout were critical in providing us with stability and confidence.'
- ‘The Van Doorne litigation team is a leading one with broad capabilities and star individuals.’
- ‘Jasper Leedekerken and Sjoerd Kamerbeek are both are my go-to people. Knowledgeable, dedicated, professional and stand strong. They are hands-on and solid in their strategy.’
Key clients
- TotalEnergies
- Broadcom and subsidiaries
- Ad Hoc Group of bondholders in OCI N.V.
- Newtone
- Ernst & Young
- Stichting Administratiekantoor Aandelen Triodos Bank
- N.V. Waterbedrijf Groningen
- KPMG
- Trentop
- Rabobank
- GGD GHOR
- Scandanavia Tobacco
Work highlights
Assisted Ad Hoc Group of bondholders with objection proceedings against a €1bn dividend payment by OCI N.V..
Represented Pon Bicycle in a dispute with Kenstone, whereby Pon Bicycle claimed damages of €150m.
Assisted the Dutch State Lottery with various proceedings in relation to customers who claim to have been misled by certain statements made by the Dutch State Lottery between 2000-2007.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Daan Beenders
Other key lawyers
Sjoerd Kamerbeek; Jasper Leedekerken