Van Doorne represents the full spectrum of the retail and consumer goods sector, from international brands to high-street chains and retail investors, on corporate, real estate, competition, IT, and AI matters. Core areas of focus include landmark resale price maintenance enforcement cases, high-value real estate refinancings, and strategic industrial expansion projects for global brands. The practice is led by Lisette Bieleveld, a highly sought-after commercial litigator and expert in commercial contracts. Sarah Beeston is an expert on retail issues in the competition sector, Willem van der Ven represents clients in distribution and franchise litigation, and Florence Verbeek focuses on commercial contracts and product liability issues.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team successfully combined its rigorous legal analysis with a practical, hands-on approach.'
- 'The advice was consistently pragmatic, fast, and balanced.'
- ‘Lisette Bieleveld stands out for her in-depth expertise in this specific type of machinery sales and services agreement and a clear understanding of the legal risks involved. Her ability to identify the key points and guide us through what truly mattered in negotiations was extremely valuable.'
- 'Florence Verbeek brings strong analytical and organisational skills.’
Key clients
- Aberdeen Asset Management
- Actis
- AD International
- Agrico
- Albemarle Corporation
- Annexum
- Arovo B.V.
- Asadel
- ASN
- Astana Group
- AutoBinck Holding
- Barentz
Work highlights
Representing LG Electronics in a precedent-setting ACM investigation into resale price maintenance, which will shape future enforcement in Dutch competition law.
Provided counsel to Polaroid on a major industrial expansion project involving the realisation of a new production facility.
Advised McArthurGlen on the refinancing of Phase IV of its Roermond retail outlet centre.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Lisette Bieleveld
Other key lawyers
Sarah Beeston; Willem van der Ven; Florence Verbeek