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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.

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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.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Sjoerd Kamerbeek

Sjoerd Kamerbeek

Van Doorne

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.

Jasper Leedekerken

Van Doorne

Jasper is a member of Van Doorne’s management board and heads the dispute resolution practice group. He specializes in complex commercial and corporate litigation. In legal proceedings, he represents a range of both national and international clients with leading businesses. His practice involves a broad range of civil liability issues, including disputes about various types of contracts, tort litigation, mass damages, and securities litigation. In addition, Jasper successfully completed (cum laude) the Corporate Litigation postgraduate programme at Grotius Academy. He is a member of the Dutch Association for Civil Procedure Law and the Corporate Litigation Association as well, and is also a frequent guest lecturer for continuing education programmes for lawyers.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daan Beenders

Other key lawyers

Joost Volkers, Sjoerd Kamerbeek, Lisette Bieleveld, Simone Hoogeveen, Jasper Leedekerken, Vanessa Liem