Van Doorne fields a team of ‘high level professionals’ when taking on retail matters, and was able to expand its team with the arrival from De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek of Daan Beenders and his team in October 2022 to head the firm’s litigation practice, assisting the retail team with matters ranging from non-performance to product recalls. On the non-contentious front, the group advises national and international retailers, investors and distributors on real estate, logistics and distribution and e-commerce. Lisette Bieleveld leads the team, handling litigation in the realms of consumer and liability law. Willem van der Ven specialises in contractual matters, assisting with the drafting and negotiating of distribution, franchising and cooperation deals, in addition to taking on related litigation.
Testimonials
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- 'The team members work together very effectively and efficiently to achieve the best results for us.'
- 'The partner we work with is unique in their knowledge of our field (franchising). Never before have we had the opportunity to work with someone who is so familiar and experienced in this area. This offers us opportunities and limits our risks.'
- 'Quickly understood the case and our business.'
- 'Excellent team - if I need support in the Netherlands, Van Doorne is the firm to go to. Very fast, reliable and service-orientated.'
- 'Lisette Bieleveld is a star in the field of trade and distribution law. Very focused and very experienced.'
- 'Van Doorne and its team of partners we worked with are high level professionals with the right strengths for our case.'
Key clients
- Aberdeen Asset Management
- Actis
- AD International
- Agrico
- Albemarle Corporation
- Annexum
- Arovo B.V.
- Asadel
- ASN
- Astana Group
- AutoBinck Holding
- Barentz
- Barry Callebaut Belgium
- Bedo Imex
- BCC (Elektro-Speciaalzaken)
- BOVAG
- Buckaroo
- CBR Fashion Group
- Cecil
- Cott Corporation
- Creative Craft
- Crisp
- Decathlon
- Deli Home Holding B.V.
- Denon & Marantz Group
- Detailresult Groep
- D&M
- Dutch State Lottery
- DRC Capital
- Dyson
- D.I.O. drogisterijen
- Eci Holding
- Electronic Arts
- Electronic Partner
- E & M Holding B.V. (Eyes & More)
- EasyPark
- FHP Vileda
- Getir
- Green Retail
- Green Swan
- Goossens
- Hans Anders Retail Group
- Hedin Group
- Helly Hansen
- Hornbach
- Hunkemöller International
- IMPS
- Intergamma (Gamma and Karwei)
- INTRAKOOP, Coöperatieve Inkoopvereniging voor zorg en welzijn U.A.
- J-Club
- Kettler
- Klarna Bank AB
- Laboratoires La Prairie
- LG CNS Europe
- Marqt B.V.
- M7 Real Estate
- McArthurGlen Group/Simon Property Group
- Moteo
- Morenso
- NewForrest
- North Sails Apparel
- North Technology Group
- Office Depot
- Ottravo
- Onkenhout&Onkenhout
- Paradox Interactive
- Patta
- Penders Voetzorg
- PLUS
- Polini
- Princess Stores
- Prominent
- PVH
- QLF Brands
- Rautaruukki
- Renault Nederland
- Retail Estates N.V.
- RetourMatras B.V.
- Rockstars
- Royal Ahold Delhaize
- Royal Sanders
- Staatsloterij/Nederlandse Loterij
- Schwan-STABILO Schwanhäuber GmbH & Co. KG
- Solidus Solutions Holding B.V.
- Starbucks
- Stella
- Stella & Dot
- Hedin Group
- STG
- Street One
- Tag Heuer
- The European Fine Art Foundation
- The Livekindly Company
- Takko Fashion
- Texelse Bierbrouwerij B.V.
- Ticketmaster
- TNT
- Trionios Group International
- Tommy Hilfiger Europe
- Tony’s Chocolonely
- TW Steel Europe
- Veloretti
- Verdel Bloemenexport
- Watch4us
- Walt Disney Company
- Wishright (Bodilson)
- Zack
Work highlights
- Advised Takko on ESG obligations and setting up its Dutch website to comply with Dutch consumer and e-commerce legislation.
- Assisted Klarna on a variety of legal matters, including regulatory, finance, employment law and consumer law (T&Cs and other contractual) issues.
- Represented Hornbach in legal proceedings against local authorities and competitors to enable the opening of new stores.
