Primarily based in Amsterdam, the team at Houthoff dispays vast experience in advising on competition mandates, with particular emphasis on merger clearance and investigations, in addition to damages claims. Practice co-head Weijer VerLoren van Themaat is noted for his broad expertise in acting for hospitals and private clinics in cases against public authorities and restructurings, while co-head Freeke Heijne primarily handles regulatory matters for healthcare insurers and investors. Rotterdam-based litigator Huib Lebbing represents clients in class actions and collective claims, having deep knowledge of contractual liability related disputes. Having previous experience working for the Dutch Healthcare Authority, Murat Duman is well-placed to represent associations of hospitals and private clinics in cases before government authorities.
Testimonials
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‘The team communicates in a clear and sharp way. Practical and trustworthy. Has extensive knowledge and track record in competition law. Is always available for questions and support. ’
‘Expertise, quality, accessible consultation, thorough.’
Key clients
- Amsterdam UMC
- Bergman Clinics
- Equipe Zorgbedrijven
- ZKN
- GIMV
- Leger des Heils
- ONVZ
- The Dutch State
- William Schrikker Groep
- Ottobock
Work highlights
- Represented the Ministry of Public Health, Welfare and Sport in proceedings related to claims of damages by the Dutch Trade Union Confederations FNV and CNV for potentially thousands of healthcare workers.
- Acted for Bergman Clinics in a court procedure against the decision by the Dutch Competition Authority to block the acquisition of Mauritskliniek.
- Acted for an individual caretaker and the largest Dutch women's right organization Bureau Clara Wichmann in litigation against the applicability of a regulation dating from 1930s.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Weijer VerLoren van Themaat, Freeke Heijne