Van Doorne boasts a 'pragmatic, no-nonsense’ offering regarding international business reorganisations, regularly acting for leading technology and energy corporations. The team draws upon the strength of four practice co-leads: Arnout Stroeve is highly experienced dealing with cross-border restructurings; Maarten Appels is praised by clients for his ‘incredible industry knowledge’; Sjoerd Stokmans is noted for his capabilities in commercial negotiations, capital injections and debt transfers; and the 'outstanding' Jelmer Baukema is particularly well-regarded for his depth of expertise in insolvency proceedings. Stefan van Rossum left the firm in July 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have been responsive and engaged, responding quickly to urgent developments and time sensitive issues.’
- ‘Stefan van Rossum consistently provided strong client service and advice on a fast-pace and complex transaction. Maarten Appels was responsive.’
- ‘Proactive team, legally excellent, and are always ready to support the business.’
- ‘The team provides efficient legal support, combining a thorough analysis of the subject-matter with a fast and business-oriented approach.’
- ‘Jelmer Baukema is an outstanding lawyer and provides extremely valuable professional legal support and advice to corporations, based on his professional knowledge and experience.'
- ‘Van Doorne is a pragmatic, no-nonsense and by-your-side type of firm. They understand what businesses need, don't beat around the bush and deliver top notch advice with quick turnarounds.’
Key clients
- Texas Instruments
- Ecobat Group
- Gardner Denver / Ingersoll Rand
- Yamaha Motor Europe
- Puma Energy
- Fortum Holding
- DTEK Energy
- Derichebourg
- CEVA Logistics
- Bunq
- Solidus
- Nimbus
Work highlights
Advised Derichebourg on a non-simplified cross-border merger between Iron Horse B.V. and Guy Dauphin Environnement S.A., as well various liquidations of Dutch companies.
Ongoing advice to CEVA Logistics on various domestic and international restructurings.
Advised Solidus in connection with both a financial restructuring and corporate restructuring.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Arnout Stroeve; Maarten Appels; Sjoerd Stokmans; Jelmer Baukema
Other key lawyers
Marjanne van Zij