De Roos

Number of partners:16

Number of lawyers:45

Languages:Dutch, English

FIRM OVERVIEW:

De Roos is an independent, full-service law firm based in Amsterdam, specializing in legal, notarial, and tax services. The firm partners with changemakers in business and society, providing practical, forward-thinking legal solutions to help them achieve their goals.

By combining legal expertise with technology and design, De Roos delivers innovative, customized solutions that address each client's unique needs. With an entrepreneurial mindset and a deep commitment to client success, the firm goes beyond traditional legal support to help clients turn their vision into reality.

Collaborating with a network of trusted local experts, De Roos provides seamless international legal support, upholding the highest service standards while ensuring full flexibility.

As a certified B Corp, the firm’s values align with those of its clients, and its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility extends beyond its operations. De Roos partners with industry leaders to drive positive change, supporting both people and the planet.

MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE:

Corporate Law

The Corporate Law team supports clients across all facets of corporate activities. With a distinguished reputation in advising fast-growing startups and scaleups and a comprehensive service offering for established companies, the team is recognized for their expertise in managing complex business challenges at every stage of corporate development.

Partners:Philip de Roos, Femke Prins, Cornélie den Outer andMarieke Pols

Notarial Services

From incorporation to governance, the Notarial Services team offers expertise in setting up legal structures, advising on governance issues, and assisting in finance, transactions, management buy-outs, and cross-border restructurings. Their extensive experience ensures precision and compliance at every turn, supporting the business journey at each critical stage.

Partners:Sjoerd Buijn and Charlotte van Weert

Tax Law

The Tax Law team ensure tax-efficient, compliant, and future-proof structures. They frequently assist multinational enterprises on a broad range of M&A, (re-)structuring, financing and employee benefit transactions. Their advice focuses on complicated tax positions, negotiating tax clauses and providing legal opinions or obtaining tax rulings.

Partners:Friso van Orden

Financial Regulatory

The Financial Regulatory team consists of industry experts in financial services. They have broad experience advising both investors, FinTechs and established financial firms on complex matters driven or affected by the supervision and regulation of the financial services industry, ranging from market access and structuring to capital market transactions and ongoing compliance.

Partners:Eva Kempenaar and Willem Röell

IT Law

The IT Law team provides support in buying and selling IT assets, ensuring compliance with laws and best practices. They are experts in creating and reviewing IT and commercial contracts for secure, risk-managed deals. Additionally, they excel in resolving IT disputes, focusing on effective solutions.

Partner:Bas Dijkmans van Gunst

Data & Digital Services

The Data & Digital Services team offers expertise across privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence, and digital services and markets. Their goal is to identify opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation while ensuring digital strategies align with legal requirements.

Partners:Annemarie Bloemen

IP & Advertising

The IP & Advertising team provides end-to-end services, from securing and registering IP assets to enforcing and defending them. Additionally, the team advises on advertising law, managing issues such as misleading advertising and unfair competition.

Partners:Laura van Gijn

Dispute Resolution

Disputes are a natural part of business, especially for those at the forefront of their industries. Whether dealing with co-founders, investors, suppliers, or customers, things don't always go as planned. Our Dispute Resolution team is committed to protecting the interests of clients - whether by exiting a relationship, defending against claims, or resolving disputes to ensure the future stability of the business. They excel in addressing issues that lack clear legal solutions, particularly where various Dutch, European, and international legal frameworks (dis)connect.

Partners:Maurits van Zoest and Olivier Schotel

Employment Law

The Employment Law team provides comprehensive services, from contracts to disputes, offering tailored solutions for a compliant and thriving work environment. Their expertise includes best practices for talent retention and employee engagement, helping clients create a productive, growth-oriented workplace.

Partners:Bas van der Scheur

Investigations & Enforcement

The Investigations & Enforcement teamoffers legal services in areas of corporate criminal defense, regulatory enforcement, and internal investigations. Additionally, the team possesses expert knowledge in climate criminal law, backed by academic credentials and the authorship of influential publications in this field.

Partner:Sjoerd Lopik

Climate Law

The Climate Law team at De Roos combines expertise in climate law with academic credentials and contributions to leading publications. Their reputation is strengthened by involvement in high-profile climate litigation, establishing them as thought leaders frequently sought by the media for insights.

Partner:Sjoerd Lopik