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De rankings van Dirkzwager voor 2025 zijn als volgt:
Lawyer rankings
Leading Individual | Ernst-Jan van de Pas - Industry focus: Information technology
Next Generation Partner | Mark Jansen - Industry focus: Information technology
Ranked practice areas
Insurance | ranked in Tier 2
The group at Dirkzwager legal & tax ‘know all there is to know about insurance’ according to clients. The cohort’s work includes representing insurers in civil fraud disputes, advising in D&O matters involving bankruptcies, and in matters where insurance claims fail as a result of administrative errors. Joost Bindels, experienced litigator Tom van Malssen and René Wildenburg co-head the team alongside Henriek Kragt.
Practice head(s):
Joost Bindels, Tom van Malssen, René Wildenburg, Henriek Kragt
Testimonials:
- ‘They know all there is to know about insurance.’
- ‘This team has a high level of knowledge both in advice and litigation; a unique combination of scientific knowledge and practical application, and is well able and willing to delve into the client's business model and interests.’
- ‘Good synergy in the team, consisting of complementing legal and practical skills, and characters. Outstanding legal knowledge.'
Industry focus: Healthcare & life sciences | ranked in Tier 3
Dirkzwager legal & tax is perhaps best known for its strong track record in acting for hospitals in the Netherlands in a broad range of healthcare-related matters. Koen Mous is well-versed in handling claims against health insurers, in addition to healthcare contracts, while Marieke van Dongen‘s primary areas of expertise include M&A, restructurings, and governance issues within the healthcare space. Ernst-Jan van de Pas specialises in advising hospitals on IT and tech procurement issues. Louis Houwen is a key contact for hospitals and health providers, and Luuk Arends often represents mental health and elderly care providers. All named practitioners co-head the practice.
Practice head(s):
Koen Mous; Marieke van Dongen; Ernst-Jan van de Pas; Luuk Arends; Louis Houwen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials:
- ‘Besides the in-depth knowledge of the healthcare market, Dirkzwager's healthcare team performs exceptionally well in translating their legal knowledge in practical solutions. These solutions are often found outside the legal domain, which has proven to be beneficial for the relationship with parties involved.’
- ‘Dirkzwager has a good healthcare team. They have a strong profile on corporate governance and corporate law in health care (and other state regulated sectors).’
- ‘Dirkzwager's healthcare law team works well together. Each lawyer has his own area of expertise so that they can advise across the full breadth of healthcare law. The team is well informed about developments in healthcare and recent developments in case law. This knowledge is also periodically transferred to the clients through master classes and case law consultations.’
- ‘Highly competent in fields of healthcare ICT and labour law.’
Industry focus - Information technology | ranked in Tier 3
The intellectual property and information technology team at Dirkzwager legal & tax is versed in service agreements, IT-related disputes, privacy law, and internet law. Ernst-Jan van de Pas co-heads the practice alongside Mark Jansen, Joost Becker and Christel Jeunink. Van de Pas focuses on IT law, technology and IP, while Jansen leads the data protection and cybersecurity practice, advising on IT projects, failed automation, and privacy matters. Becker handles domain name disputes and IT litigation issues, while Jeunink specialises in IP contracting and innovation.
Practice head(s):
Ernst-Jan van de Pas; Joost Becker; Mark Jansen; Christel Jeunink
Testimonials:
- ‘The strength of Dirkzwager legal & tax is that they can form a multidisciplinary team.'
- ‘Mark Jansen combines great in depth knowledge of privacy law with exceptional communicational and problem solving skills. Working with him gives us the feeling that we are in save hands. He reacts promptly on legal questions, and he can make complex problems easy to understand. He has a great strategic eye and is therefore good in advising the board room on complex legal questions.’
Commercial, corporate and M&A | ranked in Tier 6
Dirkzwager legal & tax‘s group is well equipped to advise its roster of clients on the remit of corporate transactions in national and international contexts. The team’s areas of industry specialism include energy and healthcare. ’Exceptional negotiator’ Claudia van der Most, who is experienced advising on corporate and M&A and joint venture matters, leads the team alongside Selma van Ramele who specialises in mergers.
Practice head(s):
Claudia van der Most; Selma van Ramele
Other key lawyers:
Bart Jacobs, Mike van de Graaf
Testimonials:
- ‘Dirkzwager is a local firm wich is really able to handle any complex cross-border transaction. One of the most significant advantages for clients is the direct involvement of partners throughout the lifecycle of a matter. Clients can expect to work closely with senior partners who bring years of experience and deep legal knowledge.’
- 'Claudia van der Most consistently approaches negotiations with a strategic mindset, demonstrating a deep understanding of both the legal landscape and the commercial interests at stake. Her ability to remain calm under pressure, while skilfully balancing firmness with diplomacy, always leads to favourable outcomes for clients.’
- ‘Very experienced team in M&A affairs. A sharp authority in combined meetings. Very pleasant to work with.’
- 'They are very quick in understanding and analysing what's happening. Bart Jacobs keeps everything organised.'
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