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Netherlands > Data privacy and data protection Tier 1

Joke Bodewits leads the privacy and cybersecurity practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP which is well-equipped to handle global cyber incidents, AI, data governance and a slew of other issues. Bodewits is a cybersecurity specialist and is key to the firm’s global and EU cybersecurity compliance projects and data governance strategies. She regularly handles enforcements actions based on the GDPR and utilises her background in IT law to advise on complex cybersecurity incidents. The practice is sought out by global clients and assists them with time-sensitive issues such as major cyber attacks including ransomware issues. Chantal van Dam assists a mix of international and domestic clients with global data retention strategies and privacy projects.

Netherlands > Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences Tier 1

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s 'very proactive and knowledgeable' team has an excellent reputation for advising clients on a broad range of matters, including orphan designations and domestic and international EU regulatory issues. Practice head Hein van den Bos is particularly skilled at advising on regulatory issues involving pharma companies and healthcare professionals, and is equally strong in assisting with EU marketing authorisation applications and data exclusivity and advertising cases. Gertjan Kuipers is 'a stellar litigator', who is noted for his extensive expertise in patent infringement matters and is well known for appearing in disputes before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Bert Oosting retired from practice in February 2024.

Netherlands > Banking and finance: asset finance and structured finance Tier 2

Covered bond issuances are the key pillar of Hogan Lovells International LLP’s structured finance offering, with a particular recent focus on ESG-centric products and associated regulatory requirements. The firm is also frequently tasked with handling the securitisation of auto loans and residential mortgages by Dutch and foreign bank syndicates. Heading the group in tandem are Robert Masman, whose expertise extends from securities issuances to portfolio transactions, and Wouter Jongen, who is qualified in the Netherlands and England & Wales and specialises in syndicated and leveraged financing. Dylan Goedegebuure combines expertise in acquisition financing with knowledge of DCM transactions.

Netherlands > Banking and finance: Borrower side Tier 2

Hogan Lovells International LLP enjoys a strong reputation with major private equity houses, which the firm advises on both acquisition financing for targets in Europe, while also assisting them and corporate borrowers with the refinancing of their global debt facilities. Leveraged finance arrangements form another core pillar of the firm’s finance practice, with Wouter Jongen offering expertise in this area and direct lending more broadly, including unitranche arrangements. Jongen heads the team alongside Robert Masman, who is sought out by clients requiring advice on the restructuring of secured and structured facilities.

Netherlands > Banking and finance: lender or arranger side Tier 2

Hogan Lovells International LLP is equally adept at advising bank syndicates and private equity sponsors on the financing for corporate acquisitions structured as unitranche senior facilities, with further expertise in the restructuring of credit facilities. The practice leadership team is made up of Wouter Jongen, who focuses on both acquisition and real estate finance, and Robert Masman, a specialist in asset and portfolio financing.

Netherlands > Intellectual property: Patents Tier 2

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s group is well-placed to advise its roster of well-known clients on the remit of complex patent litigation matters. Ruud van der Velden has a focus on high-tech and life sciences-related contentious patent matters and co-leads the practice alongside Gertjan Kuipers who has expertise breaking patent boundaries for clients entering new markets. Patent litigator Rik Zagers has experience handling cross-border matters before the EPO, UPC and the Dutch courts, while Dirk-Jan Ridderinkhof has expertise across trade secret and patent disputes.

Netherlands > Capital markets: debt Tier 3

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s group is well placed to advise its clients, the list of which includes well-known banks and financial institutions. Its workload includes advising in connection with high-value tender offers, with updates on term note programmes, and with aspects of bond issuances, including fixed-rate covered bonds. The team is headed up by Robert Masman who has expertise in asset-backed, structured and real estate finance work.

Netherlands > Insurance Tier 3

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s group is well-placed to handle high-value reinsurance and insurance transactions, as well as to advise on regulatory aspects of insurance policies at both domestic and international level. Victor de Vlaam has expertise handling complex insurance and reinsurance matters and advises well-known clients on issues of considerable value therein, while Manon Cordewener is an experienced litigator. The pair co-lead the offering.

Netherlands > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s group has notable capabilities advising on the breadth of transactional matters, with particular specialisms in the private equity, financial institutions, life sciences, and TMT sectors. Victor de Vlaam is equipped to handle both public and private M&A transactions particularly domestically and in pan-European contexts. Alongside de Vlaam is Danielle du Bois-Buné, whose practice ranges from disposals and acquisitions to co-investments and corporate governance.

Netherlands > Employment Tier 4

Hogan Lovells International LLP is well known for advising on multi-jurisdictional employment law matters. The team's workload includes employee transfers, outsourcing arrangements and international employment disputes. The group is also adept at advising foreign clients on all employment law aspects relating to setting up businesses in the Netherlands. Maria Benbrahim heads the practice, and is highly regarded for her expertise in handling corporate employment law issues relating to M&A transactions and restructurings. Anita de Jong is very experienced in assisting with takeovers and outsourcing matters.

Netherlands > Industry focus: Information technology Tier 4

Under the headship of Joke Bodewits, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s practice advises domestic and international clients on privacy and cybersecurity issues. The practice is also a key choice for GDPR compliance and data governance strategies. Bodewits is often engaged in EU and global strategic privacy, AI, and cybersecurity projects.

Netherlands > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyrights and design rights Tier 4

The practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP is particularly experienced acting for clients in trade mark protection and enforcement proceedings. Samantha Brinkhuis has contentious and non-contentious capabilities, spanning trade secrets, media and entertainment and advertising, as well as strategy and enforcement. Brinkhuis co-heads the offering alongside Ruud van der Velden and Gertjan Kuipers.

Netherlands > Private equity Tier 4

The ‘highly committed’ practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP is equipped to advise clients across industry sectors including healthcare and infrastructure on the array of private equity investments and transactions. Victor de Vlaam whose workload ranges from assisting with public to private transactions, to advising on M&A, and Danielle du Bois-Buné who has experience handling international transactions, co-head the offering.

Netherlands > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 5

Hogan Lovells International LLP has an impressive international network, enabling it to handle complex cross-border litigation for its largely international client base. The team has recently been working on mass litigation alongside commercial and corporate litigation for automotive, life sciences and financial services clients. Team lead Manon Cordewener is based in Amsterdam and is well versed in cross-border disputes and collective actions.

Netherlands > Tax Tier 5

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s tax team seamlessly collaborates with experts from various departments including corporate, capital markets, and M&A, providing clients with a full-service offering that extends to advice on cross-border transactions, debt capital markets issues, and trade and customs matters. Practice head Alexander Fortuin specialises in international tax aspects of investments.