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Key practice areas
Financial and corporate
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Restructuring and insolvency
Firm overview

We understand business, and we understand that what you want from your attorney is advice that is brief and to-the-point. We make it our priority to be clear. We listen, we ask questions where we need more detail, and only then do we give our advice. Whatever your next move is, we are your sparring partner.

What sets us apart from other law firms is that we are your partners in business as well as in legal matters. Our experienced attorneys advise companies during the key stages in their lifecycle, through growth, stagnation, imminent shutdown and bankruptcy. We understand what laws and regulations come into play in your situation and your line of business. We know how the game is played, and we advise you accordingly.

Other offices
  • Den Haag
    Prinses Beatrixlaan 5
    2595 AK
    Den Haag
    T: +31 (0)70 354 70 54
Address:
Weena 690
3012 CN
Rotterdam
Tel:+31 (0)10 440 05 00 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.dvdw.nl/en/
Rankings published in 2026
M&A
Notable
39 firms ranked
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Tier 1

A&O Shearman
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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
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NautaDutilh
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Tier 2

Clifford Chance
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Freshfields
14 practice areas
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Stibbe
10 practice areas
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Tier 3

AKD
8 practice areas
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Baker McKenzie
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DLA Piper
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
9 practice areas
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Houthoff
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Lexence
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Linklaters
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Loyens & Loeff
11 practice areas
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Van Doorne
12 practice areas
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Tier 4

CMS Derks Star Busmann
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Dentons
7 practice areas
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Florent
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Greenberg Traurig
8 practice areas
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Jones Day
4 practice areas
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Norton Rose Fulbright
12 practice areas
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Simmons & Simmons
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Stek
7 practice areas
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Tier 5

DeBreij
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Heussen
3 practice areas
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Taylor Wessing
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Tier 6

Bird & Bird
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Eversheds Sutherland
4 practice areas
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Fieldfisher
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Orange Clover
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Osborne Clarke
2 practice areas
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Vriman M&A Lawyers
2 practice areas
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Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh
3 practice areas
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Notable

9Corporate
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BarentsKrans
3 practice areas
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DVDW Advocaten
4 practice areas
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JB Law
2 practice areas
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Ploum Lodder Princen
4 practice areas
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Rutgers & Posch
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Restructuring and insolvency
Tier 3
25 firms ranked
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Tier 1

A&O Shearman
11 practice areas
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Clifford Chance
10 practice areas
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Houthoff
10 practice areas
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NautaDutilh
10 practice areas
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Tier 2

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
10 practice areas
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Freshfields
14 practice areas
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Resor
4 practice areas
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Stibbe
10 practice areas
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Tier 3

AKD
8 practice areas
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DLA Piper
9 practice areas
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DVDW Advocaten
4 practice areas
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Linklaters
10 practice areas
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Loyens & Loeff
11 practice areas
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Norton Rose Fulbright
12 practice areas
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Van Doorne
12 practice areas
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Wijn & Stael
2 practice areas
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Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh
3 practice areas
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Tier 4

CMS Derks Star Busmann
8 practice areas
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Dentons
7 practice areas
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Florent
3 practice areas
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HVG Law
2 practice areas
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Simmons & Simmons
10 practice areas
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Baker McKenzie
9 practice areas
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Jones Day
4 practice areas
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Van Benthem & Keulen
1 practice area
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Established in 2004, DVDW Advocaten is a boutique law firm with offices in The Hague and Rotterdam. The firm provides legal services in M&A, restructuring and insolvency, banking and finance, corporate governance and litigation and dispute resolution. 

 

Highlights 

 

In restructuring and insolvency, the firm has an active practice assisting domestic and international clients on leading complex cross border bankruptcies and restructurings. 

In M&A, the firm is active in representing sellers and buyers in mid-market deals across a range of industries in the Netherlands market.  

 

Testimonials 2025

 

“We work closely together they are very practical. The team including the partner were very approachable. DVDW is an ad on our services, which is very much appreciated by our clients.” - M&A 

“DVDW stands out for its pragmatic, responsive, and highly knowledgeable team. They combine sharp legal insight with a down-to-earth approach, which is essential in high-pressure fundraising situations. Their experience in growth capital transactions and ability to manage complex multi-party negotiations made them a trusted partner in getting the deal over the line.” - M&A 

 

Key clients 

Atrium Agri / Agrivision Group, UM Beheer, Serra Holding, Prodicom Holding, A-dam Underwear Holding, BNG Bank, Royal Imtech 

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