Van Doorne

Corporate Law: Corporate Governance, Venture Capital; Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law: Arbitration, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Litigation, Insurance Law; European & Competition Law: Competition Litigation

As corporate law specialist, Sjoerd advises and litigates for internationally renowned clients on M&A, warranty & indemnity (insurances), investment(-losses) and more generally commercial and corporate disputes. Sjoerd is specifically focussed on disputes between board members, shareholders', and other key stakeholders. In doing so, he frequently acts before the Enterprise Chamber of the Court of Amsterdam. He acts for the largest international (hedge) funds on their shareholder activist campaigns in the Netherlands. Finally, he assists with strategic M&A in connection with takeover and shareholder disputes.

Sjoerd frequently publishes articles on various corporate topics. Further, Sjoerd is regularly a guest lecturer on social entrepreneurship at Utrecht University. He is also a co-founder of and member of the advisory board to the Utrecht University Social Entrepreneurship Initiative.

Sjoerd graduated cum laude in law and economics from both Utrecht University and VU University Amsterdam. In 2015 Sjoerd obtained an Executive MBA at the Rotterdam School of Management. He became a partner at Van Doorne in 2018, being one of the youngest ever appointed at a large law firm. This year, at the age of 36, he has been appointed Managing Partner of Van Doorne.

Honors & Awards: One of the 35 younger than 35, “Advocatenblad”: the best 35 lawyers younger than 35 in 2016 Young Talent MenA.nl 2014 Top 10 Best Young Law Professional 2013 Winner Nudge Leadership Challenge: Best Young Leader in Sustainability 2012

Dutch, English

Sjoerd graduated cum laude in law and economics from both Utrecht University and VU University Amsterdam. In 2015 Sjoerd obtained an Executive MBA at the Rotterdam School of Management. He became a partner at Van Doorne in 2018, being one of the youngest ever appointed at a large law firm. Over the years, he has been consistently recognized as one of the best young lawyers on the market.