Top rankings CMS in Chambers Europe 2020

CMS is once again recommended in the latest edition of the Chambers Europe guide. Our teams in the Netherlands are recognised for their significant sector expertise, broad offerings, pragmatic approach and our quick response time. The rankings are based on interviews with our clients.

CMS in the Netherlands is recommended in the following practice areas:

• Competition/European Law
• Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
• Energy & Natural Resources: Transactional
• Insurance
• Real Estate
• Real Estate: Construction
• Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration
• Tax

Ranked lawyers
The following lawyers from our Amsterdam, Utrecht and Brussels offices are recommended in their respective expertise fields:

Competition/European Law
Robert Bosman
Edmon Oude Elferink

Energy & Natural Resources: Transactional
Cecilia van der Weijden

Insurance
Bas Baks

Lifesciences
Ellen Gielen

Public law: Planning & Environment
Petra Heemskerk

Real Estate
Hein van der Meer
Arnout Scholten

Restructuring & Insolvency: Administration
Marc van Zanten
Marcel Groenewegen
Marlous de Groot

Tax
Anton Louwinger

Client quotes
Here is a small selection of quotes from our clients:

Corporate / M&A: Mid-Markets in the Netherlands: Clients appreciate that the lawyers are "quick and aligned with our interests." Other clients describe the firm as "knowledgeable, pleasant and responsive."

Real Estate: Clients observe that the lawyers are "very commercial and know how to find a solution and close a deal." Clients also appreciate that the team "provides a fast response."

Restructuring & Insolvency: One client appreciates the team's "delicate and sensitive way of dealing with tension," adding: "They take a firm stand on their position and I was really impressed with the calm manner in which they act."

The Chambers Europe Guide is a leading guide which covers 52 jurisdictions throughout Europe. It offers evaluations and rankings based on objective research through interviews with lawyers and their clients.

For more information please visit Chambers' website.