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What the Team is Known For

Houthoff is one of the leading law firms in the Netherlands for defending clients in class actions and damages claims. The law firm also handles a number of high-value commercial disputes, including post-M&A and joint venture litigation, as well as shareholder disputes. The team boasts a number of lawyers with notable experience handling contentious matters before the Supreme Court. Houthoff further assists clients with enforcement proceedings, real estate disputes, financial litigation and liability issues in bankruptcy cases.

Work Highlights

  • Houthoff represented Sharp Corporation in litigation brought by Aqipa before the District Court of The Hague concerning compensation for alleged contractual breaches.

Strengths

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The team combines solid legal expertise with a practical approach and, above all, works not just for the client but in close partnership with them.

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The Houthoff team is very flexible, to the point and has a great feeling for commercial dimensions. Its turnaround times are extremely impressive, all while maintaining the highest output standards.

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Houthoff is quick to respond and willing to go the extra mile. The lawyers provide clear and direct answers.

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The Houthoff team provides thorough results grounded in detailed analysis and robust actions. It delivers a best-in-class service for us in a timely and orderly manner.

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Houthoff's strengths are its strategic vision, ability to efficiently coordinate different work fronts and in-depth knowledge of local legal systems.

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Notable Practitioners

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Albert Knigge
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Albert Knigge
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Albert Knigge has market-leading expertise in defending clients in class actions and follow-on damages claims, notably in relation to the energy sector and automotive cartels.

Albert Knigge is very experienced, sharp and has a clear vision of the strategy to be followed.

Albert is very experienced and has a lot of litigation expertise. It is a pleasure to work with him on complex litigation issues.

Albert is an excellent and incredibly responsive lawyer.

Albert has a very clear view on the overall position of the matters he works on with us.

Albert Knigge is a really smart and diligent lawyer.

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Jan Willem de Groot
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Jan Willem de Groot
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Jan Willem de Groot has experience representing clients in a number of high-profile joint venture disputes and post-M&A litigation. He also assists with shareholder disputes and enforcement proceedings.

Jan Willem de Groot excels in understanding the various arguments in a matter and then articulating this in a statement or brief in a very compelling manner.

Jan Willem de Groot is a sharp litigator.

Jan Willem de Groot combines a sophisticated approach to complex cases with a great presence both inside and outside of court.

Jan Willem de Groot is fantastic and a very strategic thinker. He understands the big picture and the commercial needs of the business very well.

His leadership, valuable contributions to the progress of the case and highly regarded solutions are so crucial for us.

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David Heems
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David Heems
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Band 5

David Heems demonstrates particular prowess representing creditors and debtors in insolvency-related litigation. He also handles corporate and contractual disputes for Dutch and international clients, as well as mass damages claims.

He keeps coming up with alternative steps and angles as the case progresses.

David Heems is an excellent lawyer who goes the extra mile.

We are impressed by his comprehensive expertise. He is able to deliver strategic solutions, even in the most stressful scenarios.

David is very responsive and very involved in every detail of the matter, which allows him to clearly oversee our position in the matter.

David Heems is super responsive and commercial in finding solutions. He has the killer combo of being an excellent litigator and a transactional lawyer.

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Marjolein Heuten
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Marjolein Heuten
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Up and Coming

Marjolein Heuten offers a specialised practice in corporate litigation, advising clients on shareholder, post-M&A and attachment disputes.

Marjolein Heuten is an always calm, reflective and very useful practitioner. She is unafraid of making decisions and giving bold advice.

Marjolein Heuten has a very keen eye on detail. She leaves no stone untouched in order to best argue the position of the client.

Her expertise, focus on details, hardworking habits and innovative way of thinking are priceless for us.

We could not have found a better partner to walk with us through a very complicated and unusual case. Her passion to ensure we resolved the situation favourably was unmatched.

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Albert Knigge
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Albert Knigge
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Jan Willem de Groot
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Jan Willem de Groot
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David Heems
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David Heems
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Marjolein Heuten
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Marjolein Heuten
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Up and Coming
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