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Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh

Netherlands

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Key contacts
Partner: Michiel Bindels
Quick facts
Number of partners

8

Number of other qualified practitioners

23

Number of total practitioners (worldwide)

31

Languages

Dutch, English & German

Network memberships

INSOL Europe, TMA, INTA

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

Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh is an independent law firm based in Rotterdam. We specialise in the most relevant areas for entrepreneurs, corporates and investors. Our lawyers bring a wealth of experience gained at leading domestic and international practices and are amongst the best lawyers in their respective fields. We work in small hands-on teams that work closely with the client and provide pragmatic and crystal clear advice. Our best of both worlds setup enables us to provide the highest quality and service on all relevant specialisations, with the efficiency and personal attention of a boutique firm.

Key practice areas
  • Banking & finance
  • Commercial contracts & litigation
  • Competition
  • Corporate litigation
  • Corporate / M&A
  • Employment law & reorganisation
  • EU, state aid & competition law
  • Financial restructuring
  • IP & pharma
  • Restructuring & insolvency
Sector expertise
  • Automotive
  • Banking 
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Financial services
  • Energy
  • Food and beverage
  • Industrials
  • Media
  • Oil and gas
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Shipping
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Transport
Address:
Blaak 555
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, 3011 GB
Tel:+31102617500 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.windtlegal.com
Rankings published in 2026
M&A
Tier 6
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Tier 3

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Tier 4

CMS Derks Star Busmann
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Simmons & Simmons
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Tier 5

DeBreij
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Taylor Wessing
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Tier 6

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Tier 3
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Clifford Chance
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Tier 2

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

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

CMS Derks Star Busmann
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Dentons
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Florent
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HVG Law
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Simmons & Simmons
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Baker McKenzie
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Jones Day
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Van Benthem & Keulen
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh is a boutique Dutch firm. It was formed in 2016 and is based in Rotterdam. The firm has a strong presence in restructuring and insolvency and regularly advises on market leading restructurings for creditors and debtors in the Dutch Market. The firm also has a reputable M&A practice often advising Dutch clients in the mid M&A market across multiple jurisdictions

 

Highlights

The firm has a capable M&A practice which advises on international and domestic mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. Its clients range from private equity funds and investors to companies. 

Restructuring and insolvency is the firm’s main strength. It regularly acts on financial restructurings for Dutch clients across a variety of sectors, while it also often works as a bankruptcy trustee in suspension of payment cases.

 

Testimonials  

Speed, quality and communication” - Insolvency  

 

Key clients  

Hunter Douglas, Marine Inspection Logistics, InnoGenerics, LumiraDx, Aranea Care, Steinhoff Recovery Foundation, International Metal Trading, Tennor Holding, Energieplaza B.V. 

 

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy - Financing
2019-01-10
Windt Le Grand Leeuwenburgh
Netherlands
Financing
Marcel Windt, Ruben Leeuwenburgh, Michiel Bindels
Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy
Lender
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