Overview

The pace of change throughout the world may be accelerating, but the Netherlands continues to offer a stable yet innovative environment for businesses. Ranked within the top 10 exporting countries, it is well known for its international outlook and world-leading innovation. 

Our team in The Hague is made up of over 80 bilingual (Dutch and English) lawyers, tax experts and notaries ready to combine their in-depth sector knowledge and legal expertise to advise you at a local or global level on any issues your business may be facing. We also have a hub office in Amsterdam, which acts as a meeting place where our lawyers can work alongside clients, share knowledge and collaborate to develop new solutions.

Our lawyers are already switched on to the strategic challenges your industry presents and work with our international teams to provide both domestic and cross-border advice, particularly in industries where technology, regulation and intellectual property have a significant impact. Our team can help you move your business forward and protect it, with advice spanning the full range of legal services. 

Our Dutch office is headed by Managing Partners Jeroen van der Lee and Marcus Huisman, Get in touch to discuss your businesses' challenges and opportunities. 

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Accolades

  • The Dutch Tax team is "proactive in the sense that they provide recommendations and point out developments"

    Chambers Europe 2017

  • The Dutch Energy team are "highly qualified, with a lot of knowledge about the market."

    Chambers Europe 2017

  • "Bird & Bird provides a stellar comprehensive trademark service to many blue-chip brands. Taking a panoramic view of international matters, its soft IP practitioners also collaborate closely with other departments, providing illuminating guidance in complex cases where intellectual property overlaps with adjacent business law matters"

    WTR 1000 2018

  • 'Clients praise the firm's "good industry knowledge and in-depth understanding of the sector" and also add that the team is "pleasant to work with."'

    Chambers Europe 2017 (TMT)

  • '"They know what they are talking about both on the technical content and the legal issues. One can easily approach them, they do not have big egos, and yet their quality is outstanding."'

    Chambers Europe 2017 (Intellectual Property)

  • 'Other clients highlight the "practical business mind" of the lawyers in the team, adding that "conversations were very practical and pragmatic, and they understand the business impact of decisions."'

    Chambers Europe 2017 (TMT)

  • 'Clients experience Bird & Bird's service as seamless, when different practices or offices are involved: "There is an introduction and transition of responsibility when an attorney in a different region or practice area is needed. I honestly felt like I was dealing with another member of a small team."'

    Nisus Client Satisfaction Survey 2016

  • 'The "quick, creative and friendly" disputes department at Bird & Bird LLP is particularly strong in the TMT and insurance sectors.'

    Legal 500 EMEA 2017 (Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation)

  • 'Renewable energy is a key strength of Bird & Bird LLP’s "communicative, energetic" practice, which also handles conventional power matters.'

    Legal 500 EMEA 2017 (Energy)

  • 'Clients are impressed by the team's pragmatism: "They have a lot of knowledge, and a practical, hands-on approach."'

    Chambers Europe 2017 (Competition/European Law)

  • 'Bird & Bird LLP’s "knowledgeable and proactive" team is well known for work in the technology, life sciences and energy sectors, where the tax team works closely with the firm’s industry specialists.'

    Legal 500 EMEA 2017 (Tax)

  • 'Clients commend the team's "great expertise," describing it as "highly service-oriented."'

    Chambers Europe 2017 (Employment)

  • "Bird & Bird clearly understand the real world that I have to operate in. They quickly grasp the realities of the challenges I face and give advice and support that is relevant and solves our problems. they respond very quickly and are very flexible and work hard to find solutions that work for us and our business. The people I work with in Bird and Bird are very helpful, cooperative, engaging and I don't feel judged. They work with the level of knowledge I have and explain things so that I never feel patronised. Frankly they are excellent."

    Nisus Client Satisfaction Survey 2016

  • 'The “proactive, cost-efficient and knowledgeable” Bird & Bird “can go beyond the usual level of service”, providing an “outstanding service” across the trademark spectrum.'

    Chambers Europe 2017 (TMT)

News & Events

  1. 0412-2018

    Netherlands finally implements PSD2

    On December 4, 2018, the Dutch Senate approved the legislative proposal transposing the second Payment Services directive (PSD2) into Dutch law.

  2. 3011-2018

    Contractual and liability issues regarding the rollout of electric vehicle charge points in Europe

    Lawrence Freeman explains the legal challenges of electronic vehicle charge point roll out projects in Europe.

  3. 2911-2018

    Where does the GDPR apply? European Data Protection Board finally weighs in

    At long last, the European Data Protection Board ("EDPB") draft guidelines on the territorial scope of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 ("GDPR") are here. Please find certain highlights below. Should you ...

  1. 0312-2018

    Bird & Bird boosts its Corporate practice with the appointment of Life Sciences expert Michiel Wurfbain as a partner in The Hague

    International law firm Bird & Bird today boosts its Corporate practice with the appointment of life sciences expert Michiel Wurfbain as a partner in The Hague.

  2. 2811-2018

    EU unconditional merger clearance of T-Mobile/Tele2 Netherlands transaction – contribution and team Bird & Bird

    On 27 November 2018, the European Commission approved the merger between T-Mobile Netherlands and Tele2 Netherlands after a six months in-depth review process.

  3. 0907-2018

    Bird & Bird launches quirky 'Dawn Raid' game for clients to test preparedness as part of the firm's wider Compliance & Investigations initiative

    International law firm Bird & Bird today launches a beta version of a quirky new game designed for clients to test how prepared they are in the event of a dawn raid.

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Recent highlights of work

  • We have recently advised:

    Various leading telecoms companies: Advising on the 4G mobile frequency auction and the frequency auction of multiband frequencies.
  • The world's largest food company: Conducting European patent proceedings for the company against various companies relating to their patent infringement.
  • Various clients: Representing against Dutch public entities such as the telecoms regulator, the data protection authority and the consumer authority and driving enforcement of regulation.

Contacts

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Marcus Huisman

Managing Partner
Netherlands

Call me on: +31 (0)70 353 8800
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Jeroen van der Lee

Partner
Netherlands

Call me on: +31 (0)70 353 8800
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