Van Doorne‘s sizeable dispute resolution practice, led by litigator Daan Beenders, is a leader for high-profile domestic cases and cross-border disputes. The team handles insurance and professional liability litigation, including post-M&A disputes, and frequently handles shareholder claims and disputes between management and works councils before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. Beenders has a stellar track record in class actions – and has recently been involved in a number of multibillion-euro class action claims – and liability cases. Joost Volkers was promoted to partner in January 2023, expanding the firm’s financial, restructuring and insolvency litigation capabilities at senior level. Sjoerd Kamerbeek is a go-to for shareholder and governance disputes, as well as acting in class actions and cases before the Enterprise Chamber. Commercial litigator Lisette Bieleveld is an expert in civil contract and liability litigation, and also possesses specific expertise in cases involving the food and pharmaceutical industries. Simone Hoogeveen acts largely for accounting firms in civil and disciplinary proceedings. Described as ’pragmatic‘ and ’skilful‘, civil liability expert Jasper Leedekerken and corporate investigations specialist Vanessa Liem are also a key members of the practice.
Testimonials
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- 'They chose the right strategy and executed it perfectly, handing a strategic win that turned the case upside down. They did not lose sight of the endgame. I would rate their litigation practice as top notch and client care as A+. They are top-quality people. They have the bench strength to handle complex cases and meet tight deadlines.’
‘Joost Volkers is my go-to lawyer in the Netherlands for complex financial and commercial disputes - he is an excellent lawyer. I am very satisfied with Joost and the team. He is knowledgeable, very responsive, and down to earth, and a pleasure to work with. The counterparty in our case was rather aggressive; our side kept calm and collected, while being forceful when needed.’
‘Simone Hoogeveen is a skilful lawyer who shows attention to detail in the field of professional conduct and liability laws and regulations. Soft skills in terms of client relationships, and hard skills in terms of the content of his work.’
‘Jasper Leedekerken delivers, always. His team has its eyes on the ball. They prepare the case very thoroughly and always surprise us.’
‘A skilled team that can advise on very specific company cases and can adapt to tight timelines and client needs. They have shown effective and swift communication with the client, expertise, drafting skills and the ability to keep in mind the client's needs and preferences.’
‘Jasper Leedekerken is on the ball, pragmatic, highly qualified and a skillful litigator.’
‘Daan Beenders and his team are exceptional. We have worked together for close to 10 years now and he knows our business inside and out. He is extremely smart, pragmatic and commercially savvy. His experience as a deputy judge is also very valuable. Finally, he is incredibly responsive and great fun to work with.'
‘Van Doorne's team led by Sjoerd Kamerbeek was the first in the Dutch market to recognise the growing niche of M&A insurance-related claims and litigation. They invested early and are the current market leader in this area by a stretch.’
Key clients
- Stichting Administratiekantoor Aandelen Triodos Bank
- Funda
- Nederlandse Loterij
- Havenbedrijf Rotterdam (Port of Rotterdam)
- Ahold Delhaize
- Pon
- PVH/Tommy Hilfiger Europe
- Athora Netherlands
- Intertrust
- TMF Group
- Domino's
- Mediq Nederland
- KPMG
- Madison Pacific
- Benelux Wonen
- Waarborgfonds Sociale Woningbouw
- Elliot Management
- Davidson Kempner
- AIG
- The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF)
- Heerema
- Axis
- Zurich
- Lloyd’s
- Transact
Work highlights
- Acting for Stichting Administratiekantoor Aandelen Triodos Bank (SAAT), the sole shareholder of Triodos Bank N.V., in proceedings before the Enterprise Chamber.
- Acting for Mediq Nederland B.V. in relation to one the biggest product recalls, and by extension product liability cases, involving a listed Dutch company.
- Representing Tommy Hilfiger in a high-stakes dispute initiated by Denim Group s.r.o., a former franchisee of Tommy Hilfiger, over the alleged unlawful termination of franchise contracts.
