Standing out for its 'high level of knowledge' in the healthcare and life sciences segment, Houthoff offers expertise on contentious, regulatory, and restructuring mandates. Practice head Huib Lebbing is an expert litigator regarding health and safety and product liability. A further key contact is Lucas Dröge, who acts for public sector entities, corporates, and insurers on class actions, collective damages claims, and coverage disputes in the medical devices space. Former co-head Freeke Heijne retired from the practice in April 2025, Thijs van Aerde left the firm in November 2024, while Weyer VerLoren van Themaat departed in December 2024.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Houthoff has supported us in a high-profile case with significant reputational risk. The entire team of lawyers has provided us with excellent support in a complex case.’
- ‘A quick and adequate response and service and a high level of knowledge.'
- ‘Friendly, easy to approach.'
Key clients
- Amsterdam UMC
- Bergman Clinics
- Equipe Zorgbedrijven
- ZKN
- GIMV
- Leger des Heils
- ONVZ
- The Dutch State
- William Schrikker Groep
- Ottobock
- Zorgservice XL
- Spencer Health Technologies
Work highlights
Representing and advising the Ministry of Public Health, Welfare and Sport against class action damages claims brought by the Dutch Trade Union Confederations FNV and CNV for damages for potentially thousands of healthcare workers.
Practice head
Huib Lebbing
Other key lawyers
Lucas Dröge