Van Benthem & Keulen rankings in Chambers Europe 2026

Today, the Chambers Europe 2026 rankings were announced. We are proud that our colleagues Robert Boekhorst (Band 2), Alice van der Schee (Band 3) and Wouter Koelewijn (Band 2) have once again been ranked. New this year are the rankings for our colleagues Frank Richel (Band 4) and Petra Klein Gunnewiek (Band 4 Insurance and Band 3 Healthcare). The Tech & Data (Band 3), Healthcare & Life Sciences (Band 2) and Restructuring/Insolvency (Band 4) teams have retained their rankings, and the Banking & Finance (Band 4) team has also been ranked this year.

Personal rankings

Robert Boekhorst has a Band 2 ranking in the category: TMT: IT & IT Outsourcing in the Netherlands. Clients about Robert: "He helps me in getting things done swiftly, providing pros and cons of the different scenarios and supporting me in the right choices for my company.", "Robert Boekhorst is an extremely likeable person, but sharp and hard when needed in the discussion. He is respectful towards all parties at the table, while keeping the client's interest very high.", "Robert Boekhorst is very pragmatic and very skilled. He is a hidden gem and I definitely recommend him." and "Robert Boekhorst is a seasoned IT lawyer who provides us with his vast experience and insights in complex and strategic matters."

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 respected in the market and is a very experienced bankruptcy trustee.", "Alice is extremely professional, technically excellent and very nice to deal with." and "Alice knows her stuff, is very dedicated and excellent to work with."

Wouter Koelewijn has a Band 2 ranking in de category: Healthcare in the Netherlands. Clients about Wouter: "He has excellent knowledge, which he conveys in a convincing manner." and "Wouter Koelewijn is an authority in his field and is also particularly pleasant to deal with."

Frank Richel has a band 4 ranking in de category: Banking & Finance: Regulatory. Clients about Frank: "Frank is a pleasant person with a lot of knowledge.", "Frank Richel has a good understanding of our business and commercial awareness." and "Frank Richel is a transparent, pragmatic and solution-oriented lawyer who thinks along with the business and tailors his output."

Petra klein Gunnewiek has a band 4 ranking in de category Insurance. Clients about Petra: "Petra klein Gunnewiek is a highly experienced, committed and reliable business partner who we can always rely on and trust.", "She is always ready to provide advice and guidance.", "Petra is very creative in finding solutions." and "It is always a pleasure working with Petra klein Gunnewiek."

In addition, Petra klein Gunnewiek holds a Band 3 ranking in the Healthcare category. Clients about Petra: "Petra klein Gunnewiek is an experienced lawyer who does very good work." and "Petra klein Gunnewiek is extremely skilled in her work and a very pleasant and professional person to collaborate with.",

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 the team:"Van Benthem & Keulen's breadth and integration of expertise allows it to provide holistic, pragmatic and strategic solutions across the entire healthcare sector." and "Van Benthem & Keulen has a well-organised department with dedicated and knowledgeable lawyers who are always up to date with the relevant legal developments."

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: "Van Benthem & Keulen is very knowledgeable within the IT field. Matters are addressed from a legal perspective as well as a practical and technological perspective.", "Van Benthem & Keulen stands out for its strong market understanding and practical approach. We truly appreciate the team's dedication.", "The lawyers at Van Benthem & Keulen clearly know what they are talking about and always have our business goals at the top of their mind while providing legal support.", "Van Benthem & Keulen has excellent knowledge of the IT industry and provides great partnership in negotiations." and "Van Benthem & Keulen continues to impress me by providing the type of advice I am looking for: crisp, to the point and on time. I would highly recommend this law firm."

The Restructuring/Insolvency team of Alice van der Schee retained the Band 4 ranking. Clients about the team: "The team of lawyers has a can-do mentality and gets the job done.", "The team of lawyers is very dedicated and customer-oriented.", "Van Benthem & Keulen is technically excellent, responsive and professional. Its collaborative skill is a particularly distinguishing feature.", "The lawyers are experts in insolvency law and able to use that legal knowledge in practice." and "The law firm is hands-on, with great experience in the insolvency field, both as advisers and as bankruptcy trustees."

The Banking & Finance team of Frank Richel and Dennis Apperloo has a Tier 4 ranking. Clients about the team: "The lawyers at Van Benthem & Keulen are super proactive. They understand the playing field in which we operate and inform us about it.", "Van Benthem & Keulen adds value to our business by providing clear, straightforward support, thinking along with us and sharing its knowledge.", "Van Benthem & Keulen demonstrates strong accessibility, a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and a professional, business-oriented mindset.", "Van Benthem & Keulen writes legal advice in such a way that decision makers without a legal background can grasp what is being said." and "Van Benthem & Keulen has comprehensive expertise in a wide range of financial matters."

We thank our clients for participating in the survey.