Established in 1930, Van Doorne is an independent domestic Dutch firm with a base in Amsterdam and an office in London. The firm consists of over 230 lawyers and legal professionals led by managing partner Sjoerd Kamerbeek.  

The firm is well recognized for its presence in the Dutch market focusing on mid-market banking, project finance, M&A and restructuring and insolvency work. 

Highlights  
The firm advised Bergman Clinics Group on the acquisition of the assets of CSA Group out of bankruptcy. CSA Group is a specialist provider of sterilisation services, and the transaction supported the continuation of a critical healthcare supply chain business following its insolvency

The firm advised Vopak and other investors, including Dow, on the financing of pioneering plastic recycling and CO₂ storage projects in the Port of Rotterdam. The first-of-their-kind developments required innovative project financing structures and complex contractual and security arrangements, highlighting the team's expertise in energy transition, sustainable infrastructure and cutting-edge industrial projects.

Testimonials

"Responsiveness, pragmatism, know-how, client orientated." - Banking

"This was a first for our company and we were 'taken by the hand' and guided through the process step by step." - M&A

"Always forward looking and anticipating our needs as a lender and always having alternative solutions to propose for solving any legal or tax issues, which makes them also stand out as an interdisciplinary law firm." - Banking and finance

"Experience, client orientated, pragmatism." - Anneloes van Uhm

"Experienced counsel, knows us as client very well." - Dimitri van Hoewijk

"Always very good ideas how to address and solve any problem in a transaction and
anticipating client´s needs and addressing issues preemptively." - Angelique Thiele

Key clients  

PGIM, Vopak, Aareal Bank, Port of Rotterdam, Amsterdam Transport Region, Vue Cinemas, Nimbus