LAWYER PROFILE

David Heems

Europe 2026

Houthoff

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Restructuring/Insolvency

Netherlands

2 years ranked

Litigation

Netherlands

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Houthoff

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/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
He is a very good insolvency litigator who is straightforward in pleadings.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
David Heems provides top-notch analyses and advice.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers 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/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
David understands every detail of a matter without losing sight of the bigger picture.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers 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.
LitigationChambers European Guide