Bird & Bird > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Firm Profile

‘This firm is a good expert in the media law area. With them, the cooperation was very smooth. Furthermore, they are always available and can adapt to prompt client needs.’

‘I am working closely with Paul Waszink and Quirijn Mohr. They are reliable, prompt, and provide a high level of service in the field of media law.’

‘What we truly value in our collaboration is the emphasis on accuracy. Their explanations are clear, using simple and understandable language.’

‘Broad expertise, industry thought leadership – pro-active thinking, consistent.’

‘One step ahead of the state of play; great expertise and network of professionals.’

‘Bird & Bird has a leading technology and communications practice and an experienced, well-organised team.’

‘Marjolein Geus is a true expert in the field and a hands-on senior partner. She is great to work with, trustworthy and supportive, and her legal advice is concrete, to the point and pragmatic. Raoul Grifoni Waterman is thorough, experienced and great to work with.’

‘The team is really knowledgeable and very responsive. If we ask the team to help us, we get really clear, good and pragmatic advice. Communication is good and very reliable.’

‘Bird and Bird has been capable of adopting a hands-on approach to the matter by involving key stakeholders in the discussion, analysing specific market needs other than bringing to the table an in-depth legal analysis of the matter.’

‘Deep practical expertise in legal but also technical topics.’

‘Marjolein Geus showed strong dedication and expertise in our joint work and to the topic.’

‘Knowledgeable about Dutch law and experienced before the court at The Hague.’

‘Wouter Pors is responsive and comprehensive.’

‘A strong team with great technical and legal skills that provides a good client service.’

‘Tjibbe Douma and Peter van Gemert are both great.’

‘High-quality people who work well together and enjoy doing so. Their teamwork is exceptional.’

‘As compared to other firms, they are very good at having tasks handled at the right level within their organisation. This allows them to provide a high-quality service in an efficient manner.’

‘They combine drive, quality, and focus with just being very nice people to work with. I have worked with Marc van Wijngaarden in the past, and that was a good experience.’

‘Hester Borgers and Sabrina Lodder deserve mention.’

‘Bird & Bird is known for its unique blend of market understanding, legal expertise, and creative problem-solving. The firm’s team is made up of professionals with a wealth of experience in IP, always ready to provide thoughtful, reliable advice. By using the latest technology, Bird & Bird ensures that its services are not only effective but also easy for clients to navigate.’

‘What truly sets the firm apart is its commitment to excellence, integrity, and professionalism. Bird & Bird is known for offering practical, personalised solutions that fit their client’s needs. Whether it is tackling complex legal challenges or navigating the IP landscape, Bird & Bird is dedicated to being a reliable partner every step of the way.’

‘Bird & Bird stands out for its tech-savvy approach, global reach, and innovative solutions. I value their expertise in technology and innovation. A diverse team with a collaborative culture which ensures the provision of comprehensive and up-to-date legal advice.’

‘Nina Dorenbosch has a remarkable ability to manage complex cases with precision and clarity. Nina’s proactive approach and excellent communication skills make her a valuable partner in any project.’

‘Manon Rieger-Jansen’s strategic thinking and leadership qualities are what set her apart. She has a keen understanding of the legal landscape and provides insightful guidance on various matters. Her ability to navigate challenging situations with ease and her dedication to client satisfaction are highly valued.’

‘Both Nina and Manon bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Their professionalism, combined with their personable nature, makes working with them a rewarding experience. This combination of technical proficiency and client-focused service is what makes them stand out from competitors.’

‘We have been working with Daan Wijnnobel closely. He is very organised and ready to support whenever is needed.’

‘We have worked with Manon Rieger-Jansen, who is a seasoned attorney. She is quick, comprehensive and extremely detail oriented.’

‘The team is very responsive and able to quickly help and come up with solutions. The team at Bird & Bird has thorough knowledge of the GDPR, relevant developments and access to a global network they can easily leverage for other jurisdictions.’

‘Working together with Berend van der Eijk over the past years has been great. He is very smart and brings solid expertise and experience. Berend provides honest advice with the right amount of detail.’

‘Shima Abbady is on the rise. Very knowledgeable on AI. She is able to quickly adapt to our challenges and tries to come up with pragmatic solutions. Always fun to work with Shima.’

‘I think Bird and Bird has an outstanding privacy practice in Europe. In particular Berend van der Eijk is a terrific advisor. What distinguishes him is that he not only really knows the law and regulatory status, but he also knows the practical implications and best practices.’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with Berend van der Eijk, who exemplifies the firm’s strengths. Berend is always prompt, practical, and precise in his responses, which has been immensely helpful.’

‘In particular, they excel in handling complex, multi-jurisdictional data breaches and compliance issues, showcasing their expertise and strength in these challenging situations.’

‘Wilfred Steenbruggen is among the most knowledgeable lawyers in the field of data privacy. More importantly, though, he is one of the very few lawyers that is able to provide swift and practical advice on difficult data privacy issues.’

‘From the start, they made it a priority to understand the company’s unique needs, offering tailored and practical legal solutions that addressed both short-term objectives and long-term goals.’

‘Great, on-topic knowledge and good cooperation between the various team members and us as clients.’

‘Good technical knowledge and understanding of the new challenges and opportunities in the fintech industry.’

‘Marjolein Geus did a fantastic job in organizing everything, keeping us up-to-date with how everything was proceeding. During the project I felt like we almost became friends instead of just interacting with your average partner. Warm recommendation!’

‘Lots of market knowledge and an excellent balance between pragmatism and legal solidity.’

‘Marjolein Geus knows how to relate well to both regulators and market participants.’

‘The team’s ability to address advanced technology, such as blockchain and Verified Decentralized Self-Sovereign Identity and the regulation associated with it stands out. The team has an ability to understand new and future regulations quickly and effectively.’

‘Wilfred Steenbruggen’s excellent knowledge of his sector was delivered in concise evaluations. Wilfred delivers information in an approachable manner that engaged and enlightened us and was a pleasure to work with.’

‘The Bird&Bird team are pragmatic.’

‘Hester Borgers is a valuable member of the team. Hester is able to seamlessly manage regulatory advice across jurisdictions and has a client-first approach. She inherently understands what is important to our business, and is very solutions-focused in her advice.’

‘Very practical advice, given their in-depth understanding of the complex laws and regulations that apply to the life sciences industry and the variations at the country level.’

‘Hester Borgers and Wouter Pors are exceptional advocates who are extremely responsive, practical and knowledgeable.’

‘Their commitment to a client-centric approach truly stood out. From the start, they made it a priority to understand the company’s unique needs, offering tailored and practical legal solutions that addressed both short-term objectives and long-term goals. The firm’s focus on collaboration, both with clients and across its multiple branches, ensures that advice is cohesive, efficient, and informed by a pan-European perspective. This seamless integration across borders provides a comprehensive,  multi-jurisdictional strategy.’

‘The team’s expertise and dedication has always exceeded my expectations. From the start, they showcased deep legal knowledge combined with a flexible and client-focused approach, ensuring that my needs were always met, no matter how complex the matter at hand.’

‘Wilfred Steenbruggen and Chloe Verschoor have always gone above and beyond to ensure the company’s needs and concerns were addressed. Their availability and responsiveness are remarkable — I have never felt like just another client. They make the process smooth and stress-free, always providing clear, business-friendly guidance, and are consistently available to offer advice or make adjustments as needed. What really sets them apart is the personal, friendly touch they bring to their professional expertise. Their team makes navigating legal challenges not only efficient but also reassuring.’

‘Stephanie Welbergen was professional, knowledgeable, and reactive.’

‘Very knowledgeable team, skilled in handling complex, delicate disputes. A strong collaborative approach from the team, who are readily available.’

‘Roelien van Neck is a leader in her field. She can take charge and navigate complex legal issues whilst maintaining a practical approach.’

‘Great knowledge of the relevant sector.’

‘Roelien van Neck has a firm understanding. She is readily available to discuss strategies and tactics and is prepared to consider new ideas. She is proactive, and she is committed to achieving results.’

‘I worked directly with Jochem Apon. What makes Jochem stand out is his practical application of the law, his understanding of things from a business perspective, and his ability to do what he says he will do and deliver when he says he will. Simply put, Joachem gets the job done. What I valued the most was Joachem’s hyper-focus on wanting to understand the actual issues and his considered reasoned and pragmatic approach.’

‘The practice group has great international knowledge and goes above and beyond to provide advice on many topics that impact us in the retail field. Outstanding advice and overview on contradicting legislative topics and frameworks, while keeping in that our company needed practical output. There is lots of value for great lawyers to combine forces from an international perspective and provide a one-stop-shop for us as a client.’

‘Manon Rieger-Janson often takes on our requests and activates whoever is most suitable to assist us in the questions at hand. The advice is well thought out and it results in great collaborative work product.’

‘I am very impressed with this law firm’s professionalism, especially in handling procedural matters, where they consistently provided timely feedback and gave us advice tailored to our specific needs. Their communication efficiency is outstanding, with quick responses and prompt legal suggestions. Overall, I am very satisfied with their services and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal assistance.’

‘During our collaboration, we encountered some challenging issues, but Nina Dorenbosch never advised us to give up any of our interests. Instead, she carefully and thoroughly explained the best solutions and actively worked to resolve the issues. Throughout the entire process, the team never showed any impatience despite our repeated inquiries, always maintaining a professional and friendly demeanour. I truly felt their genuine concern for the case, which gave us confidence in achieving a successful outcome.’

‘Bird & Bird stands out in its efficiency and effectiveness as a result of their understanding of the market and the clients’ background. The project finance practice is able to have a sophisticated understanding of the client’s position, the specific request and the challenges, and translating that to a pragmatic approach and tailor-made and slim set of documentation.’

‘Andrea Chao has wide knowledge of the industry and continuously improves and updates her expertise.’

‘Andrea Chao is an excellent lawyer that goes the extra mile for clients. She is great to work with, for clients but also for other counsels.’

‘Professional and very innovative on the part of construction contracts and procurement.’

‘Collaborative mindset and a constructive attitude.’

‘The team can understand the technical aspects of a deal and transforms them to a nice legal framework.’

‘Knowledgeable workforce that’s available. Good knowledge about Dutch legislation.’

‘A very focused and knowledgeable team. Proactive and dedicated in complex litigation.’

‘Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa is the litigator to go to. She is smart beyond just the legal issues, is able to quickly grasp complicated technology and immediately applies this to her work documents and arguments. She has a deep understanding of the human factor in conflicts as well and is able to advise her clients in that respect.’

‘Wouter Kroeze does an outstanding job. He is very smart and agile. He is highly accurate and demonstrates a deep knowledge of his subject matter.’

‘Great expertise, broad skillset, timely delivery.’

‘Engaged, Striving for deep understanding.’

‘The team took a good look at the case which was enormously complex and then determined a good analysis and approach route. Hugely clever for such a complex case!’

‘The team stands out for its in-depth knowledge in the market, both concerning regulation and legal developments, and creative nature to solve issues that arise during discussions with clients.’

‘Excellent and pro-active team.’

‘Not just lawyers but trusted advisors to help you navigate the fast changing world in the energy transition.’

‘With great dedication and eagerness, Bird & Bird regularly assists our firm.’

‘Their advice is sharp, exhaustive and to-the-point and they always make time. Compared to other firms, I find Bird & Bird to be very professional, mature yet very approachable, dynamic and imaginative.’

‘The Bird & Bird lawyers I often work with, Janneke Kohlen and Tialda Beetstra, are very much to-the-point.’

‘Tialda and Janneke are very approachable and sympathetic in their dealings and work quickly and accurately. They get a good overview of the ins and outs of our organization and master internal information very quickly. They are always willing to assist us and have a great deal of knowledge and expertise on a variety of subjects.’

‘Janneke and Tialda have a great inner drive to deliver their best work and to ensure that the client is best served. I consider the assistance very pleasant and valuable.’

‘They are great – high-quality and swift. They have good contacts with relevant stakeholders. They are honest to the client, have a great network, are visible, provide great workshops and are engaged.’

‘Janneke Kohlen is superb. Very dedicated and always looking for solutions.’

‘An excellent team.’

‘They dealt impressively with a topic that is innovative, being insurance coverage for damages caused by the Covid-19 epidemic. We also received excellent advice from them on the procedural questions involved in a cross-border procedure.’

‘Evelyn Tjon-En-Fa is an impressive lawyer.’

‘The team has a great ability to combine legal expertise with thinking creatively and strategically, which is key for us. In addition, the team is very friendly and pleasant to work with.’

‘Andrea Chao is an excellent lawyer who is very capable of providing out-of-the box solutions.’

‘Arent van Gent is very knowledgeable and navigates complex legal cases in an efficient and strategic manner.’

‘The Bird & Bird tax team excels at understanding our need for practical business solutions, rather than just cautious or overly conservative legal advice. This pragmatic approach is rare in the legal field, especially within the realm of tax law.’

‘Arnoud Knijnenburg is one of the best in the business in terms of both substance and responsiveness. He also has a great team of associates around him, who are always ready to jump in to help.’

‘Bird & Bird’s tax team in the Netherlands in uniquely qualified to advise on cross-border tax issues due to the extensive global footprint of the firm and their focus on international work. The team is top-notch from a technical perspective, and their ability to work collaboratively adds real value.’

‘Willem Bongaerts is excellent and provides clear and practical advice. Willem’s experience working on cross-border results in real efficiency.’

‘Great knowledge on innovative subjects with a broad team knowledge and great to collaborate with.’

‘A deep understanding of the technology underlying the new fintech products and services and thus understanding what are and what are not the governance and legal challenges.’

‘Given that our company was dealing with B&B regarding highly technical and very up-and-coming regulations concerning DLT and blockchain technology, the B&B team was very knowledgeable about both the technology and the regulatory side compared to other firms that we have worked with.’

‘Marjolein Geus has been wonderful to work with. She has very good knowledge about blockchain-related matters and had gotten together a team who could both organise everything smoothly and provide cutting-edge advice on matters that we were interested about. She was always available and provided answers herself or directed the question to someone who would be better equipped to answer.’

‘A high-quality client portfolio has enabled the team to build in-depth knowledge and a good frame of reference. The focus on the innovative market sectors is evident, providing good links to adjacent areas of law such as data protection and technology regulation.’

‘No nonsense attitude and very pleasant interaction standards. Modest in attitude, but very ambitious in terms of results and creating added value for the client.’

‘The team has an ability to address advanced technology, such as blockchain and verified decentralised self-sovereign identity and the regulation associated with it. Law is often based on precedence, which makes it very hard to work with technology that often proceeds this way. They have an ability to understand new and future regulations quickly and effectively.’

‘Marjolein Geus’ ability to assemble most of the regulators in Europe while driving engagement and inclusion was essential to the project we participated in. Her ability to spend considerable time bringing the correct experts together to support these discussions was also essential, all while doing it in a pleasant and polite manner.’

‘Floor van Heijst is an experienced lending lawyer who has been working as lawyer for banks in complex transactions and who has the skill to bring people together in a transaction to ensure execution. She is a good communicator and has focus.’

‘Compared to other law firms, 2 Birds stands out due to the exceptional leadership of Floor van Heijst, the recent hire from Nauta. This adds to the expert bench and allows them to be competitive with comparable law firms.’

‘Floor van Heijst is a stand-out partner, a real expert in the field and of exceptional talent and commitment to her clients. We have had the opportunity to work with Floor on multiple transactions and she has been very responsive and constructive. Highly recommend!’

‘Full-service concept, practical, innovative approach, both for the Dutch and international practice.’

‘Floor van Heijst is very experienced as a finance lawyer in the Dutch market as well as in the London market. She combines strong commercial skills and a practical, innovative approach which leads to a very effective legal process for lenders.’

‘The firm provides objective analyses and advice, combined with empathic customer dedication.’

‘Great sense of reality combined with creativity and tenacity to advance and get the optimal result for their client.’

‘They are a great team to work with. They take the time to understand the business and the context. I really value the pragmatism in their advice.’

‘Philip Hartman is an easy communicator and a confident expert on all labour topics. ’

‘The team comprises highly skilled professionals with extensive experience in labour law. They are client-focused; they do not merely share their knowledge of local regulations and practices, but they also partner with the company to find tailored solutions that meet the company’s specific needs.’

‘I have been extremely impressed with the individuals at this law firm. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and deep understanding of legal intricacies set them apart from competitors. My company and I worked exceptionally well with Philip Hartman, who is an outstanding professional with brilliant strategic thinking and the ability to provide clear, actionable advice. ’

‘Philip Hartman is very passionate, knowledgeable, and accessible. ’