David Heems

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 4

Restructuring/Insolvency

Netherlands

2 Years Ranked

Band 5

Litigation

Netherlands

2 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2026

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

Restructuring/Insolvency - Netherlands

Band 4

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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Litigation - Netherlands

Band 5

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, as well as mass damages claims.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is an excellent lawyer who is sharp in his analyses and has good commercial sense.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

He is a very good insolvency litigator who is straightforward in pleadings.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems provides top-notch analyses and advice.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

He is able to deliver strategic and well-rounded legal solutions, even in the most complex scenarios, underscoring his exceptional legal acumen and dedication.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

David understands every detail of a matter without losing sight of the bigger picture.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

He is an excellent lawyer who is sharp in his analyses and has good commercial sense.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

He is a very good insolvency litigator who is straightforward in pleadings.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

David Heems provides top-notch analyses and advice.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

He is able to deliver strategic and well-rounded legal solutions, even in the most complex scenarios, underscoring his exceptional legal acumen and dedication.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

David understands every detail of a matter without losing sight of the bigger picture.

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Litigation respondent
Chambers European Guide

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David Heems

Europe Guide 2026

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About

Practice Areas

Chambers Review

Chambers European Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - Netherlands

Individual Editorial

Litigation - Netherlands

Individual Editorial

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