About
BUREN is an independent, internationally oriented law firm founded in 1898 with offices in Amsterdam, The Hague, Luxembourg, Beijing and Shanghai and around 80 legal professionals. The firm advises corporate, private equity and high-net-worth clients on corporate/M&A, tax, banking and finance, investment funds, restructuring and related commercial and financial matters.
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Lawyers at this firm
Albert Dreese
Albert Dreese, of counsel and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in Dutch corporate law, especially matters relating to joint ventures, M&A and foreign investments. He acts mainly for non-Dutch clients. He has been involved in many M&A projects and investments through Dutch holding companies and has worked on acquisition finance projects and the finance of investments through Dutch holding companies. Albert also has a large legal opinion practice. · Corporate / M&A
Angelique Gillis
Angelique Gillis, candidate civil-law notary at BUREN, specialises in notarial corporate law. Angelique is part of BUREN's Kazakhstan Practice Group. · Notarial / Civil-Law Notary
Ashley Hubers-Snel
Ashley Hubers-Snel, lawyer at BUREN, is a member of the Restructuring and Insolvency practice group. Her work focuses on advisory and dispute resolution matters relating to (impending) insolvencies, WHOA proceedings, restructurings, financing and security interests, distressed transactions, directors’ liability and shareholder disputes. In addition, she regularly acts as court-appointed trustee in bankruptcy proceedings and provides active support in bankruptcies in which other BUREN trustees have been appointed. · Restructuring & Insolvency
Benjamin Jochemsen
Benjamin Jochemsen, candidate civil-law notary at BUREN, specialises in (commercial) real estate law and advises enterprises of all sizes. He is ready to assist you with matters such as real estate transactions, the establishment of securities, real estate rights divisions, and (re)development and new construction projects. · Real Estate
Carolien Brederije
Carolien Brederije, partner and lawyer at BUREN, advises entrepreneurs, companies and institutions across a wide range of sectors on employment law, employee participation law and governance matters. She also regularly represents senior employees, executives and statutory directors in these fields. · Employment & Benefits
Cees-Frans Greeven
Cees-Frans Greeven, partner and lawyer at BUREN, focuses on advising clients on the Dutch and Luxembourg aspects of corporate and PEVC transactions, including spin-offs, international restructurings and corporate joint ventures. Cees-Frans also works with institutional and private clients on issues related to investment management. · Corporate / M&A
Christel Prevoo
Christel Prevoo, lawyer at BUREN, specialises in employment and participation law. Among other things, she advises on reorganisations, dismissal procedures, transfer of undertaking, flexible employment relationships, works councils, employment conditions and incapacity for work. · Employment & Benefits
Corinne Schot
Corinne Schot, partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in banking and finance law. She has more than 25 years of experience advising global financial institutions, corporates, and investment funds on complex financing transactions, derivatives, and financial regulation. · Banking & Finance
Deborah van Zanten
Deborah van Zanten, lawyer at BUREN, is a driven litigation lawyer with a broad practice. · Litigation
Dick van Deventer
Dick van Deventer, lawyer at BUREN, works in a domestic and international advisory and litigation practice. He primarily advises companies in the Netherlands and abroad on all aspects of employment law. In addition, he focuses on employee participation law, social security law, and data protection law. Dick also regularly represents works councils and private individuals. · Employment & Benefits
Edwin van den Broek
Edwin van den Broek, Senior Associate at BUREN, specializes in Dutch and international tax law. More specifically, the tax return and related advisory practice. This includes drafting and advising on a variety of returns: income tax, dividend tax, corporation tax, tax units of large and medium-sized international companies, international holding and financing companies, active local companies. In addition, Edwin advises on tax positions in the financial statements and risk management in the tax return process. Edwin is also a team member in BUREN’s settlement of estates practice where he advises on the tax consequences of the settlement of estates, inheritance tax declarations and income tax returns or objection to the same. · Tax
Emily Hyde
Emily Hyde, candidate civil-law notary at BUREN, specialises in corporate law and advises medium sized international and national companies. She mainly deals with (cross-border) (re)structuring, corporate governance and corporate law aspects of M&A transactions. · Corporate / M&A
Epke Spijkerman
Epke Spijkerman, partner and lawyer at BUREN, primarily advises national and international companies on all aspects of employment law relevant to them. He specialises in the employment law aspects of (international) mergers and acquisitions, business transfers, and restructurings. In addition, he possesses extensive knowledge of and experience with both collective and individual dismissal procedures, the dismissal of statutory directors, employment contract law, employment litigation, employee participation, and consultancy agreements. · Employment & Benefits
Fabian Piron
Fabian Piron, counsel and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in corporate law, financial law and business law. Fabian is based in our Luxembourg office. · Corporate / M&A
Floor Buvelot
Floor Buvelot, lawyer at BUREN, specialises in all aspects of employment law, including collective and individual dismissal issues, reorganisations, workplace misconduct, collective labour agreement issues, transfer of undertakings and incapacity for work. In addition to employment law, Floor has experience in civil service law and social security law. · Employment & Benefits
Friederike Henke
Friederike Henke, partner and lawyer (advocaat and Rechtsanwältin) at BUREN, heads BURENs German Desk. She specialises in (international) corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, financing, reorganisations, and restructurings. Friederike advises multinationals and mid-sized companies in Dutch, English, and German in (international) transactions and in their day-to-day legal work. In that respect, she regularly works with lawyers from abroad. · Corporate / M&A
Hannah de Waard
Hannah de Waard is regularly appointed by the court as a trustee in bankruptcy. She is also actively involved in bankruptcy cases in which other trustees from BUREN have been appointed. · Restructuring & Insolvency
Hans Drijer
Hans Drijer, partner, lawyer and tax adviser at BUREN, has extensive experience in international tax law, including tax planning, M&A transactions, private equity and venture capital, financing transactions, corporate income tax, Pillar 2, VAT, charities and non-profit organizations, transfer pricing, as well as the restructuring of corporate loans and insolvency. His clients include oil and gas companies, investment funds, and both listed and privately held companies. Hans heads BUREN’s Kazakhstan practice group and is a member of the firm’s China practice group. · Tax
IJsbrand Uljée
IJsbrand Uljée, Tax Lawyer at BUREN, advises his clients on Dutch tax aspects of (domestic and international) transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and (re)structurings of investements and debt. IJsbrand has been working as a Tax Lawyer in the international tax practice at the big four and an international tax boutique firm since 2012. · Tax
Ingrid Cools
Ingrid Cools, lawyer at BUREN, specialises in assisting in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and restructurings. She advises both national and international companies in (cross-border) transactions and assists both strategic and private equity parties. Ingrid regularly works with international law firms in cross-border transactions. · Corporate / M&A
Jan Greijdanus
Jan Greijdanus, partner and candidate civil-law notary (in the Netherlands) at BUREN, specialises in (cross-border) (re)structuring, corporate governance, and corporate law aspects of M&A transactions. Jan has specific experience in real estate law. He advises clients, such as real estate holdings and funds, at the intersection of corporate and real estate law. · Corporate / M&A
Jan Holthuis
Jan Holthuis, partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in corporate and commercial law. Jan has particular experience in China-related cross-border mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring, international technology transfers, product liability insurance claims and international arbitration. · Corporate / M&A
Julia Mascini
Julia Mascini, lawyer at BUREN, specialises in intellectual property law and media and advertising law. She supports clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their activities – from strategic clearance and positioning advice to representation in complex cross-border infringement proceedings. · Intellectual Property
Kenji Okano - Heijmans
Kenji Okano-Heijmans, partner and a Dutch qualified lawyer at BUREN, was admitted to the Dutch Bar in 2011. Kenji coordinates legal services for Japanese clients in the European Market. He focuses his practice in the area of trade law, corporate law and employment law. · Corporate / M&A
Kenneth Yim
Kenneth Yim, of counsel and tax adviser to BUREN, focuses on advising clients in doing business or investing in the Asia-Pacific region through Hong Kong. Where relevant, he also coordinates Dutch and Luxembourg tax and legal services for Asian companies and investors expanding into Western countries via the Netherlands or Luxembourg. · Tax
Klaas van der Graaf
Klaas van der Graaf, partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in commercial contracting and commercial litigation, with over 10 years of experience acquired both in private practice and as an inhouse counsel for a large automotive company. · Commercial Contracts
Linda Van de Reep
Linda van de Reep, partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in both national and international tax matters for corporate clients. She has a particular focus on advising on the application of the innovation box regime. In addition, she is involved in corporate restructurings, financing, and maritime shipping. · Tax
Maarten Smit
Maarten Smit, tax adviser at BUREN, is part of the international tax advisory team and also focuses on Pillar 2. He advises multinational clients on a range of cross-border tax matters. Maarten is a part of BUREN’s Kazakhstan Practice Group. · Tax
Marco Hoogesteger
Marco Hoogesteger, partner and tax adviser at BUREN, has extensive experience in indirect taxes, with a particular focus on international VAT practices and VAT fiscal representation. His client portfolio includes both trading companies and international holding, finance, and royalty structures. · Tax
Marlena Koscielniak
Marlena Koscielniak, lawyer at BUREN, specialises in insolvency law and corporate law. Her daily practice includes advising companies facing financial difficulties and assisting creditors in recovering their claims. In addition, she advises entrepreneurs on a variety of corporate law matters, including directors' liability, contractual disputes, and (re)financing and securities (mortgage, pledge, guarantee, etc.). Marlena is also frequently appointed by the court to act as a trustee in bankruptcy cases. · Insolvency / Restructuring
Martijn Vermeeren
Martijn Vermeeren’s, managing partner and lawyer at BUREN, practice includes insolvency law and corporate law. He advises various companies on such matters. He is involved as an adviser, administrator and receiver in the settlement of insolvency cases, acquisitions and disputes about leases, real estate and corporate law. Martijn has been involved in the settlement of complex bankruptcies as the receiver for Miss Etam and the Ruwaard van Putten Hospital. Martijn has also been involved in complex insolvency cases such as V&D, Mexx and MS Mode. As an entrepreneur himself, Martijn understands the language and the wishes of business people. He is also available for appointments as a restructuring expert (herstructureringsdeskundige) and observer (observator) in Dutch Scheme proceedings. · Restructuring & Insolvency
Paul A. Josephus Jitta
Paul A. Josephus Jitta, managing partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in (inter)national corporate law. He mainly advises national and international companies on (cross-border) M&A transactions. He also litigates on corporate law and trade disputes, often on the termination of international joint ventures and partnerships. Paul, who is also the honorary consul of Ecuador in Amsterdam, is co-head of BUREN’s Spain & Latin America desk. · Corporate / M&A
Paul Deloo
Paul Deloo, partner and civil-law notary at BUREN, is specialised in general and notarial corporate law. His practice covers M&A, private equity, financing, restructuring, reorganization, joint ventures, demergers and corporate governance. Paul represents national and international (listed) clients in various (complex) domestic as well as cross-border transactions. Paul is part of BUREN's Kazakhstan Practice Group. · Corporate / M&A
Philip ter Burg
Philip ter Burg, partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in international trade, intellectual property and litigation. He advises (inter)national clients on a wide range of issues and is frequently involved in complex (cross border) transactions. Philip has a wealth of experience in (inter)national litigation, representing companies with regard to distribution and agency agreements. · International Trade
Pieter van den Berg
Pieter van den Berg, partner and lawyer at BUREN, heads the M&A practice of BUREN, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing and insolvency. Pieter represents Dutch and foreign clients in various domestic and cross-border transactions and other matters. · Corporate / M&A
Rachel Chen
Rachel Chen, partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in corporate law, M&A and commercial contracting, with extensive experience advising Chinese and international companies operating in the Netherlands and across Europe. · Corporate / M&A
Rigje Rosier
Rigje Rosier, lawyer at BUREN, advises both employers and employees on all aspects of employment law. Her practice covers, among other things, dismissal cases, collective labour agreement matters, transfers of undertaking, non-competition issues and reorganisations. She also advises employers and employees on social security law. · Employment
Rutger van Thiel
Rutger van Thiel, partner and candidate civil-law notary at BUREN, specialises in general corporate law and notarial practice. He is widely regarded as one of the few specialists in the Netherlands in the field of statutory registered office transfers of legal entities. · Corporate / M&A
Ruud Brunninkhuis
Ruud Brunninkhuis, partner and lawyer at BUREN, is an expert in (international) restructurings and insolvencies. He advises and litigates on (imminent) insolvencies, restructurings, Dutch scheme proceedings, distressed transactions, financing, directors' liability issues and in shareholder disputes. Ruud also specializes in corporate law and high-end debt collection and all means to this end, such as attachment of assets of the debtor. In addition, Ruud acts regularly as bankruptcy trustee. He is also available for appointments as a restructuring expert (herstructureringsdeskundige) and observer (observator) in Dutch Scheme proceedings. · Restructuring & Insolvency
Stefan van Wijk
Stefan van Wijk, partner and lawyer at BUREN, focuses on insolvency law, financing and securities and commercial contracts. His specialties are advising companies in financial difficulties on restructuring and impending insolvency, and advising directors and shareholders on liability risks. He works in insolvency practice and business law practice and advises businesses of various sizes in these areas. He is also available for appointments as a restructuring expert (herstructureringsdeskundige) and observer (observator) in Dutch Scheme proceedings. Since 2007, Stefan is frequently appointed as trustee in insolvencies by, amongst others, the District Court of The Hague, and is actively involved in insolvencies in which colleagues are appointed as receiver. He also acts as a lawyer in proceedings on matters such as directors' and officers' liability, contractual disputes and unlawful acts. · Restructuring & Insolvency
Susanna Tang
Susanna Tang, lawyer at BUREN, specialises in corporate law, she assists clients in mergers and acquisitions. She also advises on commercial contracts, partnerships and joint ventures. In addition, she assists Dutch clients with outbound investments into China, as well as Chinese inbound investors into the Netherlands and Europe. · Corporate / M&A
Suzan van de Kam
Suzan van de Kam, partner and lawyer at BUREN, advises on a full spectrum of complex employment issues including litigation and dispute resolution, (European) works councils and unions and the employment aspects of all types of corporate transactions. Through an open-minded and analytical approach, she works in close partnerships with her clients at board and management level to help with employment and co-determination related matters. She advises and represents national and international companies in respect of dismissals, collective dismissals, reorganisations, outsourcing, downsizings, national and European co-determination, health & safety, employment conditions and benefits, Collective Labour Agreements (CAOs), corporate governance and boardroom and senior executive issues. · Employment & Benefits
Tim van der Maas
Tim van der Maas, partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in corporate law and franchising. He advises and represents cross-border clients, particularly in relation to (franchise) agreements and mergers and acquisitions. In addition, he focuses on Legal Tech and the international network Pangea Net. · Corporate / M&A
Tjeerd Aghina
Tjeerd Aghina, partner and lawyer at BUREN, specialises in mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and financing transactions. Tjeerd was involved in various domestic and cross-border transactions and has represented several listed companies and private equity firms. Further, Tjeerd specializes in corporate governance. · Corporate / M&A
Ulrich Koeze
Ulrich Koeze, partner and lawyer at BUREN, focuses primarily on real estate transactions, project development, and tenancy law. He advises both domestic and international real estate clients on a broad range of lease-related matters, real estate financing, the enforcement of security rights, and represents clients in real estate-related litigation. His practice also encompasses insolvency law and corporate law. Ulrich advises on matters concerning insolvencies and pre-insolvency situations, director’s liability issues, and corporate restructurings. He is regularly appointed by the court as a bankruptcy trustee and is also actively involved in insolvency cases in which other BUREN trustees have been appointed. · Real Estate
Wilco Overink
Wilco Overink, tax adviser at BUREN, has extensive expertise in tax compliance. · Tax
Yongmei Evers-Cai
Yongmei Evers Cai, partner and lawyer at BUREN, a uniquely dual qualified lawyer, leveraging her 25+ years international practice across London, Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore and Amsterdam, she has developed a distinctive expertise in managing complex cross border corporate, financing and M&A transactions and dealing with relevant disputes. · Corporate / M&A
