Van Doorne‘s mediation team is comprised of litigation and labour law specialists. The practice is jointly led by Steven Sterk, who brings an employment law focus to mediation, and Daan Beenders, who pairs a commercial litigation specialism with deep experience handling mediation proceedings. Healthcare-related mediation is handled by Willemien Bischot, while Simone Hoogeveen is known for her work in professional liability cases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Pleasant, efficient and effective communication, excellent advice, preparation and guidance of discussions with the opposing party. It has good results, while taking into account the integrity of the company.’
- ‘Maurits Top and Noa Wammes have always been our partners in employment disputes and mediation cases. We've built proven trust in their substantive and practical legal support.’
- ‘The right balance between constructive resolution and drawing a hard line.'
- 'A deep business understanding, risk assessment and true partnership beyond legal advice.’
- ‘Marjolijn Lips understands business, has seen it all, a straight talker, takes ownership, real good senior executive sparring partner.'
- 'Cara Pronk has quick understanding of situation, clear scenario planning logic, straight talker, takes ownership; a perfect wing-person for business executive in mediation.'
Practice head
Steven Sterk; Daan Beenders
Other key lawyers
Willemien Bischot; Simone Hoogeveen; Maurits Top; Noa Wammes; Cara Pronk; Marjolijn Lips; Niels van Boekel