David Heems

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Up and Coming

Litigation

Netherlands

1 Years Ranked

Up and Coming

Restructuring/Insolvency

Netherlands

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by David Heems

Europe

Practice Areas

David has a broad dispute resolution practice with a focus on commercial, finance and insolvency litigation, including proceedings in relation to directors' liability and annual accounts proceedings. He is regularly involved in cross-border restructurings, such as the litigation concerning Sportcity, Imtech, Dümmen Orange, Steinhoff, Hudson's Bay en Royal IHC.

David is a member of the Insolvency committee of the International Bar Association. He regularly writes and lectures on a range of topics and is the co-author of a leading commentary on articles concerning the actio pauliana. David has been a lecturer on insolvency law at the University of Amsterdam for over ten years. He is also a senior lecturer at the Law Firm School.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Litigation - Netherlands

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

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.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Netherlands

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

David Heems draws upon his strength in litigation to assist clients with restructuring and bankruptcy-related disputes, including injunction and liability proceedings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I love working with David Heems. He is a very sound and dependable litigator.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems is razor sharp on the content and a very warm and empathetic person. He also has a great sense of humour which is very effective when stress levels rise.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems is a great person to work with.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems is a great communicator with a high level of awareness. Our level of trust in him is high.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems has a unique combination of technical skills, extensive legal knowledge and commercial awareness. He is approachable, remains calm under stress and is fun to work with.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems is a highly qualified lawyer with great commercial awareness. He always looks for ways to solve problems for his clients.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

We have complete confidence that any case is in excellent hands with David Heems. His dedication to his clients makes him an excellent choice.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems is a very pleasant person and great communicator. He is smart, pragmatic, thinks strategically and has excellent knowledge.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems is great at pleading a case in a concise manner.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems' expertise is truly impressive. His strategic thinking and deep understanding of international law always stand out.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

I love working with David Heems. He is a very sound and dependable litigator.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems is razor sharp on the content and a very warm and empathetic person. He also has a great sense of humour which is very effective when stress levels rise.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems is a great person to work with.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems is a great communicator with a high level of awareness. Our level of trust in him is high.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems has a unique combination of technical skills, extensive legal knowledge and commercial awareness. He is approachable, remains calm under stress and is fun to work with.

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems is a highly qualified lawyer with great commercial awareness. He always looks for ways to solve problems for his clients.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

We have complete confidence that any case is in excellent hands with David Heems. His dedication to his clients makes him an excellent choice.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems is a very pleasant person and great communicator. He is smart, pragmatic, thinks strategically and has excellent knowledge.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems is great at pleading a case in a concise manner.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems' expertise is truly impressive. His strategic thinking and deep understanding of international law always stand out.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

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