Houthoff‘s practice, which is jointly led by Huib Lebbing and Freeke Heijne, is well known for representing the Ministry of Public Health and other prominent clients in a wide range of healthcare and hospital-focused matters. Lebbing is 'very knowledgeable, with a highly developed analytical mind', and Heijne draws on her public law expertise to advise healthcare providers, insurers, and investors on civil proceedings. Murat Duman left the firm in January 2024.
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‘Huib Lebbing is very knowledgeable, with a highly developed analytical mind.’
‘An excellent knowledge of the relevant sector, the applicable law and the sensitivities that relate to a case.’
Key clients
- Amsterdam UMC
- Bergman Clinics
- Equipe Zorgbedrijven
- ZKN
- GIMV
- Leger des Heils
- ONVZ
- The Ministry of Public Health
- William Schrikker Groep
- Ottobock
- Zorgservice XL
Work highlights
- Representing Novartis in patent litigation before the Dutch Supreme Court against Mylan.
- Defending the Ministry of Public Health, Welfare and Sport against claims for damages brought by the Dutch Trade Union Confederations FNV and CNV on behalf of several healthcare workers.
- Advising FDI B.V., a Dutch investment fund, on the acquisition of Intravacc from the Ministry of Health.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Huib Lebbing, Freeke Heijne