Netherlands
Our Amsterdam based Netherlands business brings sector specialism, an entrepreneurial spirit and the pursuit of innovation to the Dutch legal market, backed by the strength of our multinational network.
We are the go-to firm for science and data-driven businesses, and for multinational businesses using the Netherlands as a European base. We provide a full range of legal and professional services to help you achieve your goals.
Our team in the Netherlands reflects our values: our people are approachable, bold and connected. Our clients tell us that this makes working with us different. Through our sector approach our people develop deeper client relationships, and come up with more innovative legal solutions. Working with our wider teams throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we can meet our clients' complex needs, domestically and around the world.
We operate in the following locations:
Out-Law / Your daily need to know in Netherlands
Our latest work
Our advisers act on domestic and international projects of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names in the market. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and industry sectors.
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Bulk Tainer Group Limited
Advised the sole shareholder of the Bulk Tainer Group, a Specialist Tank Transport company on the sale of BT to Apollo PE backed Intermodal Tank Transport.
- Cross-border
- Infrastructure
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Horizon 3 Healthcare Pty Ltd
Advised Horizon 3 Healthcare, a healthcare investment fund as lead investor in an additional €20.5 million funding round for Xeltis, a clinical-stage medtech company developing transformative implantable medical devices.
- €20.5m
- Netherlands
- Technology, Science & Industry
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TotalEnergies Renewables SAS
Advised TotalEnergies Renewables on the divestment of all its distributed solar assets in Europe (around 170 MW), mainly rooftop installations, across seven European countries—France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Luxembourg—to AMPYR Distributed Energy.
- cross border
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Client confidential
Advised a global biopharmaceutical company, on Pan-European patent litigation concerning Aflibercept, including potential European Patent Office opposition proceedings.
- Cross-border
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Client confidential
Advised a multinational manufacturing company on the assessment of its European sales organisation, the hiring and termination of employees across Europe, and the establishment of a Dutch legal entity.
- Netherlands; United States
- Technology, Science & Industry
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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.
Representing a defendant in the Second Wave Trucks follow on damages claims before the CAT. These coordinated proceedings arise from the EU Commission’s infringement decision against truck manufacturers and form part of wider EU litigation across multiple jurisdictions. The UK claims are case managed together and are expected to conclude in a 12 week trial scheduled for autumn 2026.
- Cross-border
- Financial Services
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Heumann Pharma GmbH & Co. Generica KG
Advised Torrent, a leading pharmaceutical company, on patent litigation against Sanofi related to teriflunomide.
- The Netherlands
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Aena Desarrollo Internacional SME, S.A.
Advising Aena Desarrollo Internacional SME, S.A. on the acquisition of a 51% stake in the holding company that controls 100% of Leeds Bradford Airport and 49% of Newcastle Airport.
- Spain & United Kingdom
- Real Estate
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Client confidential
Representing an EU manufacturer and supplier of scientific equipment used in mining in an investigation by the Competition Commission of South Africa.
- Netherlands & South Africa
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Client confidential
Advised a football club on allegations concerning connections with a designated person. Conducted investigations, provided detailed opinions and representation, and handled inquiries by OFSI.
Wouter Seinen
Partner, Head of Office, Amsterdam
