Van Benthem & Keulen rankings in Chambers Europe 2025

Today, the Chambers Europe 2025 rankings were announced. We are proud of the rankings of our colleagues Robert Boekhorst (Band 2), Alice van der Schee (Band 3), Wouter Koelewijn (Band 2) and our teams Tech & Data (Band 3), Health & Life Sciences (Band 2) en Restructuring/Insolvency (Band 4). 

Lawyer rankings

Robert Boekhorst has a Band 2 ranking in the category: TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing in the Netherlands. Clients about Robert: "I really like working with Robert Boekhorst as he really understands business needs and is able to translate this into workable terms and conditions that will cater for both parties' interests.", "Robert Boekhorst is very experienced. He is a real specialist in IT outsourcing and a great negotiator.", "Robert Boekhorst is an extremely knowledgeable IT lawyer with very good business sense. He is very kind, funny and nice to work with" and "Robert Boekhorst is very pragmatic and caters to the client's needs."

Alice van der Schee has a Band 3 ranking in the category: Restructuring/Insolvency: Administration in the Netherlands. Clients about Alice: "Alice van der Schee is great to work with.", "Alice van der Schee is a very well-known and highly experienced trustee known for her thorough approach and vast legal knowledge.", "Alice van der Schee is friendly, thorough and experienced.", "Alice van der Schee is very focused, sensible and commercially aware. She is also proactive, organised and technically able." and "Alice van der Schee is super organised, commercial, attentive and results-oriented."

Wouter Koelewijn has a Band 2 ranking in de category: Healthcare in the Netherlands. Clients about Wouter: "Wouter Koelewijn provided perfect help, offering very thorough knowledge.", "Wouter Koelewijn's quick thinking and friendly demeanour make collaboration both productive and enjoyable.", "Wouter Koelewijn is a pleasure to work with. He is sharp, highly knowledgeable and approachable, making him an excellent sparring partner." and "Aside from his legal knowledge, Wouter Koelewijn develops very strong personal relationships with his clients."

Team Rankings

The Healthcare & Life Sciences team of Wouter Koelewijn en Petra klein Gunnewiek retained the Band 2 ranking in the Healthcare category. Clients about het team: "Van Benthem & Keulen always pays a lot of attention to the client's preferences.", "Van Benthem & Keulen has thorough knowledge and experience.", "The Van Benthem & Keulen team is highly knowledgeable and provides clear and reliable legal advice. It demonstrates deep expertise and communicates its insights effectively.", "Van Benthem & Keulen offers in-depth knowledge of healthcare and keeps clients informed about new legislation." and "Van Benthem & Keulen combines a high level of legal knowledge with a personal touch."

Also the Tech & Data team of Robert Boekhorst has once again retained the Band 3 ranking in the TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing category.  Clients about the team: "The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable and specialised in this field.", "We appreciate Van Benthem & Keulen's involvement, accessibility and practice-oriented advice. The team is well aware of the questions that arise for us and our sector.", "Van Benthem & Keulen provides practical and no-nonsense legal support. The lawyers have a very good sense of what is and what is not important.", "Van Benthem & Keulen combines legal expertise with a pragmatic approach." and "The team turned out to be very flexible, pragmatic and knowledgeable, not just in a legal sense, but also in keeping an eye on the bigger picture."

The Restructuring/Insolvency  team of Alice van der Schee retained the Band 4 ranking. Clients about the team: "The Van Benthem & Keulen team can be reached at any time.", "Van Benthem & Keulen is renowned for its outstanding knowledge in the field of bankruptcy law. The team is highly experienced and well versed in handling various aspects of bankruptcy cases.", "Van Benthem & Keulen has a solid and reliable reputation. It has a long-established position in insolvency, with a broad and experienced team of well-versed practitioners.", "The team possesses in-depth knowledge and a hands-on mentality. It is well known for handling complex insolvencies." and "Van Benthem & Keulen is extremely focused, proactive and technically able."

We sincerely thank our clients for their fine cooperation and positive appreciation.