‘An important move to meet the needs of our growing domestic and international client base’
The Hague-based law firm takes next step in development
The Hague, 28 August 2024 – BarentsKrans, a firm of lawyers and civil-law notaries based in The Hague, will open a new office in Amsterdam Zuidas on 1 November 2024. The new office in the city’s prestigious business and financial district is the firm’s second office marking a significant step in its ambition to meet the growing local and global demand for high-quality legal services.
Jesse Zijlma, managing partner at BarentsKrans, views the Amsterdam office as a natural progression with vast potential: ‘Our clients operate at the top end of the corporate market and often face complex challenges requiring a broad spectrum of expertise. Constantly evolving regulation, for example, in the field of Data & Privacy, increases the need for high-quality legal services. It is important to meet this growing demand, and establishing an office in Amsterdam also opens up opportunities in sectors, such as Banking & Finance, Corporate / M&A, Intellectual Property & Technology, and Real Estate. In addition, we attach great value in being close and even more accessible to our clients and associates by having an Amsterdam office.’
Attracting talent
The Amsterdam expansion also strengthens the firm’s potential for attracting new partners and both senior and junior associates. BarentsKrans is keen to welcome and develop new talent. Zijlma: ‘Our presence in both The Hague and Amsterdam offers professionals opportunities to advance their careers at the intersection of dynamic local and global developments and their corresponding legal fields.’
About BarentsKrans
BarentsKrans is an independent Dutch firm of lawyers and civil-law notaries serving the corporate market. The firm employs approximately 90 specialists across a broad range of disciplines, including Banking & Finance, Commercial Contracts, Corporate, Commercial & Financial Litigation, Corporate / M&A, Employment Law, EU & Competition, Intellectual Property, Data & Technology, Real Estate and Supreme Court Litigation. With offices in The Hague and, from 1 November, Amsterdam, BarentsKrans provides high-quality legal services, offering advice and representation for national and international clients in litigation, transactions and advisory matters.
About 2Amsterdam
BarentsKrans’ Amsterdam office is located on the first floor of 2Amsterdam, on Eduard van Beinumstraat in the Zuidas district. 2Amsterdam comprises two sustainable and innovative towers, redeveloped to a high standard with BREEAM Excellent certification. As well as providing premium office space, the multifunctional site offers exciting opportunities for connection and collaboration.
For further information or to arrange an interview with Jesse Zijlma, please contact Suzanne Pennington de Jongh, Marketing, Communications & BD Manager at BarentsKrans, at suzanne.penningtondejongh@barentskrans.nl or on +31 70 376 07 47.