Van Doorne Officially Celebrates Reopening Of Its London Office
October, 2014 - Netherlands
After opening its doors at 125 Old Broad Street on 1 September 2014, Dutch law firm Van Doorne has celebrated the reopening of the London office. Van Doorne, a leading independent Dutch law firm with a strong international practices, says it's good to be back in London. The official opening was celebrated with many of the firm's close relations at the Royal Exchange on Wednesday 8 October 2014.
Managing Partner Hugo Reumkens: "At Van Doorne we see an increase in demand for Dutch legal services from international businesses and markets, especially London. Reopening our London office enhances the opportunity to grow our international business. It is good to be back!"
In response to this, the new office is equipped with a team of experienced partners with a broad range of expertise including those in the areas of insurance, corporate/M&A, finance, real estate and tax. The team is backed by more than 150 lawyers, civil-law notaries and tax lawyers in our Amsterdam offices.
Recognition for Van Doorne at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards
The celebration of the office opening took place on the same evening as the Financial Times hosted its FT Innovative Lawyers award ceremony. Although a newcomer, Van Doorne was shortlisted as one of the top 10 'Most innovative law firms in Europe', one of the most prestigious categories.
Managing Director, Martijn Lesterhuis, represented Van Doorne on the evening together with the Van Doorne innovation team. Martijn Lesterhuis: "Innovation has been a key topic for our business in recent years. Being recognised as one of the most innovative law firms in Europe is a direct result of our efforts. Our compliments go out to the FT Innovation Awards team for the professional organisation of the Awards and the wonderful ceremony hosted in the Natural History Museum London."
Click here to download the FT Innovative Lawyers report.
About Van Doorne
Van Doorne is an independent Dutch law firm with over 150 lawyers, civil law notaries and tax lawyers. Founded in 1930, its advises national and international companies, as well as public and semi-public organisations on a wide range of legal issues. Van Doorne is State Advocate for the Dutch treasury department. Keywords that best describe Van Doorne are: top quality, flexibility, creativity, client minded, hands-on and innovative. Our professionals are committed to our clients’ business needs. Van Doorne has a long standing association with VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne in Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and St. Maarten. For more details on Dutch firm Van Doorne visit www.vandoorne.com or send an e-mail to [email protected]
