Van Doorne

Commercial contracts and litigation expert Lisette Bieleveld leads the Amsterdam-based retail and consumer goods practice at Van Doorne. Fielding a sizeable team, the practice continues to serve domestic and multinational clients in the retail sector on a wide range of issues from commercial contracts and litigation to ESG, real estate, consumer protection law and competition law. The team has advised high street retailers on distribution, franchise and agency agreements as well as strategic alliances. For fashion and cosmetics clients it assists with e-commerce, commercial and data protection issues. Aiding retail sector clients with leasing and financing outlets and shopping centres and advising supermarket chains and manufacturers on tax issues and investments are also key parts of the practice. Sarah Beeston is noted for her knowledge of competition law matters.