LAWYER PROFILE

Guido Bergervoet

Europe 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation

Netherlands

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Guido Bergervoet is a partner in the Amsterdam Disputes practice. He focuses on complex commercial dispute resolution and regularly assists clients on their most sensitive and high stakes matters. Guido has particular experience in commercial disputes with a regulatory dimension, including matters involving supervisory authorities or other branches of the Dutch State, as well as disputes arising in situations of financial distress. Guido was the lead advocate in the Bio City restructuring in which the district court of Amsterdam for the for time sanctioned a Dutch restructuring plan of bonds that were originally governed by English law.

Guido holds a PhD from Radboud University Nijmegen and remains active as an author and speaker on topics of financing, security rights and insolvency. He frequently works closely with other senior partners and counsel on complex, multi party matters and is closely involved in overall case strategy and client coordination.

Career

University of Groningen (Private Law) 2008

Lecturer, Radboud University Nijmegen 2008

Legal counsel, ING Bank 2008

Radboud University Nijmegen (PhD) 2014

Joined Clifford Chance Amsterdam 2014

Admitted as an advocaat to the Dutch Bar 2014

Counsel 2019

Partner since May 2022

Professional Memberships

Member of the Academic Council in the Amsterdam office

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Litigation - Netherlands

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Guido Bergervoet is trusted by prominent corporates, financial institutions and private equity funds for the handling of commercial and banking litigation cases, including liability and bankruptcy-related disputes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Guido Bergervoet is an experienced lawyer with strong analytical abilities, clear reasoning and a focused approach on the pertinent facts and circumstances for the legal case at hand.
LitigationChambers European Guide
Guido provides invaluable advice on key strategic issues.
LitigationChambers European Guide
Guido Bergervoet has in-depth knowledge, takes ownership of his cases and adapts to the environment. He is also empathetic and reliable.
LitigationChambers European Guide
His knowledge of the law, jurisprudence and literature is impressive.
LitigationChambers European Guide
Guido has a superb understanding of the legal system and the courts.
LitigationChambers European Guide